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Kerala Bhagyathara BT-68 draw: Rs 1 crore top prize won
The Kerala State Lotteries Department announced the results of the Bhagyathara BT-68 draw on Monday, August 24, 2026, held at Gorky Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram. The first prize of Rs 1 crore was won…
The Kerala State Lotteries Department announced the results of the Bhagyathara BT-68 draw on Monday, August 24, 2026, held at Gorky Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram. The first prize of Rs 1 crore was won by ticket number BW 585405. The second prize of Rs 30 lakh went to BW 364280, and the third prize of Rs 5 lakh to BZ 567138.
Consolation prizes of Rs 5,000 each were awarded to 10 tickets matching the first prize number series. The fourth prize of Rs 5,000 and the fifth prize of Rs 2,000 also saw multiple winners. The 8th and 9th prize categories were still to be announced. Winners must verify tickets through official sources and file claims within 30 days with valid ID.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The Bhagyathara (Fortune) series is a weekly draw that distributes prize money across nine tiers, ensuring broad participation from ticket buyers who pay Rs 30 per ticket. The Rs 1 crore top prize is taxable under income tax rules and requires winners to claim through authorised banks or district lottery offices within 30 days. Kerala is among the few Indian states that operate a legal lottery system, a significant revenue source for the state exchequer. The next draws to watch are Karunya (Tuesday) and Nirmal (Friday), which also offer top prizes in the crore range.
Source: english.mathrubhumi.com
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