Kerala Dhanalakshmi lottery declares Rs 1 crore winner in DL-67 draw

The Kerala State Lottery Department announced the results of the Dhanalakshmi DL-67 draw on September 2, revealing ticket number DM 267768 from Kanhangad as the first prize winner of Rs 1 crore.

The draw took place at Gorky Bhavan, near Bakery Junction in Thiruvananthapuram, beginning at 3 PM. The winning ticket was sold through Agent Sheej G of Agency No. S 818.

Multiple Prize Categories Announced

Beyond the jackpot, the Dhanalakshmi DL-67 draw distributed prizes across several categories. The second prize of Rs 30 lakh went to ticket number DD 243083 from Thiruvananthapuram, sold by Agent Sireesh C N of Agency No. T 8853. The third prize worth Rs 5 lakh was awarded to ticket number DC 863910 from Ernakulam, sold through Agent Shivalingam R of Agency No. E 5358.

A consolation prize was awarded to tickets ending in 267768 across all series, DA, DB, DC, DD, DE, DF, DG, DH, DJ, DK, and DL.

How the Weekly Draw Works

The Dhanalakshmi lottery is conducted every Wednesday at 3 PM by the Kerala State Lottery Department. Each ticket is priced at Rs 50. The scheme is part of a broader paper lottery programme operated by the Directorate of Kerala State Lotteries, Government of Kerala, which includes other weekly draws such as Karunya Plus, Karunya, Sthree Sakthi, Bhagya Thara, Samrudhi, and Suvarna Keralam.

Claim Process and Requirements

Prize winners must verify their winning numbers against the official Kerala State Lotteries result and the Kerala Government Gazette before claiming their prize. The original winning ticket must be surrendered within 90 days along with valid identification and other required documents. Winners are advised to preserve their physical lottery tickets and follow the official prize-claim procedure.

Historical Context

Kerala State Lotteries was established in 1967 and has been operated by the Government of Kerala since its inception. The lottery draws attract thousands of participants across the state and beyond, with results determining winners across different prize categories including bumper prizes and lower-tier awards.

The department conducts regular lottery draws under different weekly schemes, with the Dhanalakshmi draw being one of the most anticipated. Results are published on the official website of the State Lotteries Department following each draw.