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Kerala Christmas‑New Year Bumper Lottery Boosts Top Prize to ₹25 crore, Sales Start Nov 28
✍️ Mathrubhumi English
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 11:01 AM
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The Kerala government has raised the first‑prize of its Christmas‑New Year bumper lottery to ₹25 crore, with ticket sales slated to begin on 28 November.
Kerala’s annual Christmas‑New Year bumper lottery has seen its headline prize jump to ₹25 crore, up from the previous amount announced for the festive season. The decision, announced by the state’s lottery department, aims to attract greater participation during the year‑end celebrations.
Ticket sales are scheduled to commence on 28 November, with authorized outlets across the state expected to handle the surge in demand. Buyers can purchase tickets at designated lottery counters, online portals approved by the department, and selected retail partners.
Officials said the higher prize pool is intended to boost revenue that funds various social welfare schemes, including education scholarships and health initiatives. The move follows a trend of larger jackpots in Indian state lotteries, designed to maintain public interest while ensuring transparent fund allocation.
The announcement has drawn mixed reactions; while many citizens welcome the chance at a life‑changing win, consumer‑rights groups remind buyers to gamble responsibly and verify ticket authenticity at official points of sale.
Ticket sales are scheduled to commence on 28 November, with authorized outlets across the state expected to handle the surge in demand. Buyers can purchase tickets at designated lottery counters, online portals approved by the department, and selected retail partners.
Officials said the higher prize pool is intended to boost revenue that funds various social welfare schemes, including education scholarships and health initiatives. The move follows a trend of larger jackpots in Indian state lotteries, designed to maintain public interest while ensuring transparent fund allocation.
The announcement has drawn mixed reactions; while many citizens welcome the chance at a life‑changing win, consumer‑rights groups remind buyers to gamble responsibly and verify ticket authenticity at official points of sale.