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Kerala's Christmas-New Year Lottery Sells 5M+ Tickets for Rs 20 Crore Jackpot

Kerala's Christmas-New Year Bumper lottery has achieved record-breaking sales, crossing 5.17 million tickets sold ahead of the draw, surpassing last year's figures. The massive Rs 20 crore first prize is the primary driver of this unprecedented demand. Palakkad district leads in sales, followed by Thrissur and Thiruvananthapuram, with the Lottery Department releasing an additional 500,000 tickets to meet demand. The draw, offering nearly 622,000 winning tickets including multiple crore-patti prizes, will be held on January 24 in Thiruvananthapuram.

Key Points: Kerala Lottery Sells Record 5M+ Tickets for Rs 20 Crore Bumper

  • Record 5.17 million tickets sold
  • Rs 20 crore first prize headline attraction
  • Palakkad district leads in sales
  • Draw to be held on January 24
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Rs 20 crore dream fuels record rush for Christmas-New Year Bumper Kerala lottery

Kerala's Christmas-New Year Bumper lottery sets a sales record with over 5 million tickets sold for a Rs 20 crore first prize. Draw on Jan 24.

"The surge in demand has been driven largely by the bumper's headline attraction, a Rs 20-crore first prize - Lottery Department"

Thiruvananthapuram Ja, n 21

Kerala's much-awaited Christmas-New Year Bumper lottery has rewritten the record books, with ticket sales crossing the five-million mark well ahead of the draw, underlining the enduring popularity of the state lottery among people cutting across income groups.

As of January 21, a total of 5.17 million tickets had already been sold, comfortably surpassing last year's figure of 4.76 million and setting a new benchmark for the festive draw.

The surge in demand has been driven largely by the bumper's headline attraction, a Rs 20-crore first prize, which has sparked renewed enthusiasm among buyers even as the draw date draws closer.

With several days still remaining for the draw, ticket counters across the state have been witnessing brisk business, prompting the Lottery Department to release an additional 5 lakh tickets into the market.

In all, 5.5 million tickets were printed for this edition, reflecting the scale of public interest.

District-wise sales figures reveal interesting trends.

Palakkad has emerged as the clear leader, with over 12.2 lakh tickets sold so far.

Thrissur follows in second place with 5.44 lakh tickets, while Thiruvananthapuram stands third with sales touching 5.15 lakh. Kollam has climbed to the fourth position by selling 3.34 lakh tickets, overtaking Ernakulam, while Kannur occupies the fifth spot with sales of 3.11 lakh tickets.

Beyond the bumper prize, the draw offers a broad and inclusive prize structure.

Twenty winners will walk away with Rs 1 crore each as the second prize, while another 20 will receive Rs 10 lakh each as the third prize.

Fourth and fifth prizes of Rs 3 lakh and Rs 2 lakh, respectively, will also be awarded to 20 winners each.

In addition, nine consolation prizes of Rs 1 lakh each are earmarked for the nine series that do not secure the bumper prize.

Smaller cash prizes ranging from Rs 400 to Rs 5,000 further widen the appeal, taking the total number of winning tickets to nearly 6.22 lakh. Priced at Rs 400, the BR 107 Christmas-New Year Bumper is available in ten series.

The draw will be held on January 24 in Thiruvananthapuram, with anticipation building across the state as Kerala waits to see who will ring in the New Year with a life-changing fortune.

- IANS

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Priya S
Interesting to see Palakkad leading the sales! Maybe it's the festive mood there. I appreciate that the Lottery Department is making it more inclusive with so many prize tiers. It's not just about one jackpot.
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Rahul R
While the excitement is understandable, we must also be cautious. For many low-income families, spending on lotteries can become a financial strain. Hope is good, but financial planning is better.
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Anjali F
My chitti in Thrissur said the counter near her house had a queue since morning! It's become a New Year tradition for us in Kerala. Fingers crossed for that bumper prize! 🎉
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David E
Visiting family here and the buzz is incredible. It's more than gambling; it feels like a shared community event. The scale of participation crossing 5 million is mind-boggling.
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Karthik V
Rs 400 for a ticket is quite reasonable. Even if you don't win the big one, chances for a smaller prize are decent. Smart move by the department to release extra tickets. Hope the draw is conducted fairly.

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