National Lottery Jackpot Winner
Yesterday, a single ticket-holder won the £12.6 million jackpot in the National Lottery Lotto draw. The winning numbers for Wednesday, September 4, 2024, were 03, 06, 15, 25, 29, and 41, with the Bonus Ball being 17. This lucky individual now joins the ranks of those whose lives have been transformed overnight by a lottery win. Andy Carter, the Senior Winners’ Adviser at the National Lottery, urged players to check their tickets and contact the lottery officials if they believe they are the winner.
Additional National Lottery Winners
In addition to the jackpot winner, seven players each won £1 million by matching five main numbers plus the bonus ball. Furthermore, ninety-three people matched five of the six main numbers, earning them a prize of £1,750 each. Although no ticket-holder matched all five numbers to win the £350,000 top prize in Lotto HotPicks, seven players did win £13,000 each by matching four of the five numbers.
Thunderball Draw Results
The Thunderball draw also took place yesterday, offering a top prize of £500,000. The winning numbers were 06, 23, 25, 26, and 30, with the Thunderball number being 07. While no ticket-holder won the top prize, one player did win £5,000 by matching five numbers.
Kerala Lottery Winners
In India, the Kerala State Lottery announced the results for the Fifty Fifty FF-109 draw. The first prize of Rs. 1 Crore was claimed by ticket number FH298935, sold in Vaikom. The agent responsible for selling this winning ticket was Prince Joseph, with agency number K9385. The second prize of Rs. 10 Lakh went to ticket number FG809674, sold in Neyyattinkara by agent Sajeevan K, with agency number T3830.
Prize Structure and Verification
The Kerala Lottery also awarded multiple smaller prizes. The third prize of Rs. 5,000, the fourth prize of Rs. 2,000, the fifth prize of Rs. 1,000, the sixth prize of Rs. 500, and the seventh prize of Rs. 100 were distributed among numerous winners. To verify their winnings, players can check the results at the lottery office in person or visit the official website, keralalottery.info. Winners have 30 days from the result announcement to collect their prizes at the Kerala Lottery Headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram.
Documents Required for Prize Collection
To claim their prize money, winners must present the winning ticket and valid ID. They also need to provide a photocopy of the winning ticket with self-attestation on both sides, two passport-sized pictures signed by a Gazette employee, a PAN card with the participant’s signature, and a completed online award money receipt form with an attached revenue stamp. Identity documents such as ration cards, voter ID, Aadhaar, and PAN are also required.
Upcoming Kerala Lottery Draws
The Kerala Lottery has a weekly draw schedule, with different lotteries offering substantial first prizes. For instance, the Win Win lottery on Monday offers a first prize of Rs. 75 lakh, while the Sthree Sakthi lottery on Tuesday also offers Rs. 75 lakh. The Fifty Fifty lottery on Wednesday offers Rs. 1 crore, the Karunya Plus lottery on Thursday offers Rs. 80 lakh, the Nirmal lottery on Friday offers Rs. 70 lakh, the Karunya lottery on Saturday offers Rs. 80 lakh, and the Akshaya lottery on Sunday offers Rs. 70 lakh.
Kerala Bumper Lotteries
In addition to the weekly draws, the Kerala Lottery also has bumper lotteries with even larger prizes. These include the Xmas New Year Lottery in January, the Summer Bumper Lottery in March, the Vishu Bumper Lottery in May, the Monsoon Bumper Lottery in July, the Thiruvonam Bumper Lottery in September, the Onam Bumper Lottery in October, and the Pooja Bumper Lottery in November. The upcoming Thiruvonam Bumper BR-99 draw on October 9 will feature a first prize of Rs. 25 Crore, with tickets priced at Rs. 500 each.
Prize Structure After Taxes
For the Thiruvonam Bumper BR-99, the after-tax prize money will be Rs. 12,88,26,000. This substantial amount is sure to attract many participants hoping to change their lives with a single ticket.
Community Engagement and Editorial Standards
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Conclusion
Yesterday’s lottery draws have brought joy and financial relief to many individuals across the globe. From the £12.6 million National Lottery jackpot winner to the numerous prize winners in the Kerala State Lottery, these life-changing amounts are a testament to the power of luck and the allure of the lottery. As always, players are reminded to play responsibly and to check their tickets carefully.
