Sun Jan 25 05:40:00 UTC 2026: # Kerala’s Christmas-New Year Bumper Lottery Sees Record Sales, ₹20 Crore Prize Claimed
The Story:
The State Lotteries Department of Kerala announced that ticket number XC 138455 won the ₹20 crore first prize in the Christmas-New Year bumper lottery. The winning ticket was sold by agent Sudeek A. in the Kottayam district. This year’s bumper lottery witnessed record sales, with 54.08 lakh tickets sold, a significant increase from last year’s 47.65 lakh tickets. The second prize of ₹1 crore each goes to 20 winners.
Key Points:
- First prize of ₹20 crore won by ticket number XC 138455.
- The winning ticket was sold in the Kottayam district by agent Sudeek A.
- Total ticket sales reached a record 54.08 lakh.
- Last year’s sales were 47.65 lakh tickets.
- 13.09 lakh tickets were sold in the Palakkad district alone.
- Twenty second-place prizes of ₹1 crore each will be awarded.
Key Takeaways:
- The Kerala State Lottery continues to be a popular and significant source of revenue.
- Increased ticket sales indicate sustained or growing public interest in the lottery.
- The Christmas-New Year bumper lottery remains a major event in Kerala.
- Agent Sudeek A. is a very lucky agent.
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