Kerala Lottery Announces Fifty Fifty FF-111 Winners
The Kerala State Lottery Department announced the winners of the Fifty Fifty FF-111 lottery on September 18, 2024. The first prize, worth a staggering Rs.1 crore, went to ticket number FJ706001 from Punalur. The lucky winner, Madhavan V, purchased the ticket from agency number Q2554. This win has brought immense joy to Madhavan and his family, who plan to use the money to improve their living conditions and invest in their children’s education.
The second prize of Rs.10 lakh was claimed by ticket number FL323914 from Pattambi. The winner, P Haridas, bought the ticket from agency number P300. Haridas expressed his gratitude and mentioned that he would use the money to pay off debts and support his family’s needs.
Full List of Winning Numbers
The Kerala State Lottery Department also released the full list of winning numbers for the Fifty Fifty FF-111 lottery. The third prize, worth Rs.5,000, was awarded to multiple ticket numbers, including 0113, 0192, 0295, and 0297. The fourth prize of Rs.2,000 went to ticket numbers such as 0656, 1072, and 1908. The fifth prize, worth Rs.1,000, was given to ticket numbers like 0121 and 0248. The sixth and seventh prizes, worth Rs.500 and Rs.100 respectively, were also distributed among numerous ticket holders.
How to Verify and Claim Your Prize
Winners can verify their ticket numbers against the results published on the official Kerala Lottery Department website or by visiting the lottery office. To claim their prize money, winners must compare their ticket numbers with the winning numbers listed in the Kerala Government Gazette. They have a window of 30 days to claim their winnings at the Kerala Lottery Headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram.
To claim the prize, winners need to provide several documents, including a photocopy of the winning ticket with self-attestation on both sides, two passport-sized photos signed by a Gazetted officer, a duplicate PAN card with the participant’s signature, a filled online reward money receipt form with a revenue stamp attached, and identity cards such as PAN, Aadhaar, or voter ID.
Weekly Draw Schedule
The Kerala State Lottery Department conducts various weekly draws, each offering substantial prize money. The schedule is as follows:
– Monday: Win Win – First prize Rs75 lakh
– Tuesday: Sthree Sakthi – First prize Rs75 lakh
– Wednesday: Fifty Fifty – First prize Rs1 crore
– Thursday: Karunya Plus – First prize Rs80 lakh
– Friday: Nirmal – First prize Rs70 lakh
– Saturday: Karunya – First prize Rs80 lakh
– Sunday: Akshaya – First prize Rs70 lakh
Kerala Bumper Lotteries
In addition to the weekly draws, the Kerala State Lottery Department also conducts bumper lotteries with even larger prize amounts. The schedule for these bumper lotteries is as follows:
– January: Xmas New Year Lottery
– March: Summer Bumper Lottery
– May: Vishu Bumper Lottery
– July: Monsoon Bumper Lottery
– September: Thiruvonam Bumper Lottery
– October: Onam Bumper Lottery
– November: Pooja Bumper Lottery
The next Onam Thiruvonam Bumper BR-99 lottery draw is scheduled for October 9, with the first prize now raised to an impressive Rs25 crore. Tickets are available in ten series at a price of Rs500 each.
Responsible Play and Tax Deductions
The Kerala State Lottery Department encourages responsible play and reminds participants that lottery can be addictive. Winners should also be aware of the tax deductions on their prize money. A tax deduction of thirty percent is applied to the prize amount, and a ten percent commission is given to the agent.
Global Lottery Winners
While the Kerala State Lottery Department celebrated its winners, other parts of the world also saw significant lottery wins. In the United States, the Mega Millions lottery announced that there was no jackpot winner for the draw on September 17, 2024. However, several players won smaller prizes, bringing joy to many households.
In Europe, the EuroMillions lottery saw a lucky winner from Spain who claimed the jackpot of €50 million. The winner, who chose to remain anonymous, expressed plans to donate a portion of the winnings to charity and invest in sustainable projects.
Conclusion
Lottery wins bring immense joy and financial relief to the winners and their families. The recent announcements from the Kerala State Lottery Department and other global lotteries highlight the life-changing impact of these wins. As always, participants are encouraged to play responsibly and be aware of the tax implications of their winnings.