No, Kerala lottery tickets cannot legally be bought online. Kerala sells only paper tickets through licensed agents within the state. Any website, app or WhatsApp seller offering tickets online is unauthorised, and a scanned ticket cannot claim a prize.
Last updated: 23-Oct-2026
Kerala Lottery: Quick Facts
| Question | Short answer |
|---|---|
| Who runs it? | Department of Kerala State Lotteries, Government of Kerala |
| Can I buy online? | No. Paper tickets only, from licensed agents in Kerala |
| Weekly first prize | ₹1 crore (all seven weekly draws) |
| Official results | https://statelottery.kerala.gov.in and the Kerala Government Gazette |
| Claim deadline | 30 days from the draw date |
| Tax | 30% TDS on winnings above ₹10,000 |
How Can RTI Help With a Kerala Lottery Problem?
An application under the Right to Information Act, 2005 to the Public Information Officer of the Department of Kerala State Lotteries can get you official records when an agent, a district office or a claim is not giving you clear answers. Common requests:
- Status of your own prize claim, with the file movement and the reason for any delay.
- Certified copy of the official result for a specific draw.
- Whether a named agent or seller holds a valid licence from the department.
- Year-wise data on unclaimed prize money and how it was used.
- Rules, circulars and orders on prize claims and online sale.
Personal details of other winners may be refused under Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act, which protects personal information. Ask for your own claim records or aggregate data instead.
Is It Legal to Buy Kerala Lottery Tickets Online?
No. Kerala State Lotteries are run under the Lotteries (Regulation) Act, 1998 and the Kerala Paper Lotteries (Regulation) Rules, 2005. Kerala runs only paper lotteries, and the department does not sell tickets through any website or app. Tickets are sold only inside Kerala through licensed agents and sellers.
Kerala Police have arrested people for selling tickets online and asked Google to remove about 60 apps that claimed to sell Kerala lottery tickets. If someone sends you a photo or scan of a ticket after a UPI payment, you do not own a valid ticket. Prizes are paid only against the original paper ticket.
How to Check Kerala Lottery Results Online
Checking results online is legal and free. Draws are held daily at 3 PM in Thiruvananthapuram.
- Open https://statelottery.kerala.gov.in.
- Open the results section and select the lottery name and draw date.
- Download the result PDF and match the full series letters and number on your ticket.
- For prize claims, the result published in the Kerala Government Gazette is final.
| Day | Weekly lottery |
|---|---|
| Monday | Bhagyathara |
| Tuesday | Sthree Sakthi |
| Wednesday | Dhanalekshmi |
| Thursday | Karunya Plus |
| Friday | Suvarna Keralam |
| Saturday | Karunya |
| Sunday | Samrudhi |
Bumper lotteries such as Thiruvonam, Vishu, Summer and Christmas-New Year are drawn on separate announced dates. Results on YouTube channels and private websites are not official, so always confirm on the department’s site.
How to Claim a Kerala Lottery Prize
- Sign the ticket. Write your name and address on the back of the original ticket as soon as you confirm a win.
- Small prizes (up to ₹5,000): claim from any licensed lottery agent in Kerala.
- Prizes above ₹5,000: submit the claim to the District Lottery Office or the Directorate of Kerala State Lotteries, Thiruvananthapuram. Higher prizes go to the Directorate. Confirm which office handles your amount before you travel.
- Submit within 30 days of the draw date. Late claims need a valid reason and may be rejected.
Documents usually required:
- Original signed ticket.
- Prize claim form from the department.
- Self-attested copies of photo ID (Aadhaar or similar) and PAN card.
- Recent passport-size photographs.
- Bank account details, usually a copy of the passbook or a cancelled cheque.
- Stamped receipt in the department’s format, for larger prizes.
Tax on Kerala Lottery Winnings
- TDS: 30% is deducted before payment when a single winning is above ₹10,000. From 1 April 2026 this falls under Section 393(3) of the Income-tax Act, 2025, which replaced Section 194B of the 1961 Act.
- Tax rate: lottery income is taxed at a flat 30% plus applicable surcharge and cess, not at your slab rate.
- No relief: the basic exemption limit and deductions cannot be used against lottery income.
- ITR: report the full prize as income from other sources and claim credit for the TDS shown in Form 26AS.
Commission paid to the agent who sold the winning ticket comes out of the prize amount, so the amount credited to you is lower than the headline prize.
Kerala Lottery Scams to Avoid
- Fake apps and websites that “sell” Kerala tickets online or across India.
- WhatsApp and Telegram sellers who send a ticket photo after a UPI payment.
- “You have won” calls, SMS or emails. You never win a lottery you did not buy a paper ticket for.
- Advance fee demands for “tax”, “processing” or “GST” before releasing a prize. The government deducts TDS from the prize itself.
If you have been cheated, call the national cybercrime helpline 1930 or file a complaint at https://cybercrime.gov.in as soon as possible. Keep screenshots, UPI transaction IDs and the seller’s number.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it legal to buy Kerala lottery tickets online?
No. Kerala sells only paper tickets through licensed agents within the state. Online sale through websites, apps or WhatsApp is not authorised, and a scanned or photographed ticket cannot be used to claim a prize.
Where can I check Kerala lottery results officially?
On the Department of Kerala State Lotteries website, https://statelottery.kerala.gov.in. Draws are held daily at 3 PM. The result published in the Kerala Government Gazette is final for prize claims.
How do I claim a Kerala lottery prize?
Sign the original ticket and claim within 30 days of the draw. Prizes up to ₹5,000 are paid by any licensed agent in Kerala. Larger prizes need a claim form, ID, PAN, photos and bank details at the District Lottery Office or the Directorate in Thiruvananthapuram.
How much tax is deducted from Kerala lottery winnings?
30% TDS is deducted when a winning is above ₹10,000, under Section 393(3) of the Income-tax Act, 2025 from 1 April 2026. Lottery income is taxed at a flat 30% plus surcharge and cess, with no basic exemption or deductions.
How do I spot a Kerala lottery scam?
Anyone selling tickets online, sending ticket photos after UPI payment, calling to say you won, or asking for money before releasing a prize is a scammer. Report it on the 1930 helpline or https://cybercrime.gov.in.
Need Official Records on Your Lottery Claim?
If your prize claim is delayed or you want to verify a seller’s licence, RTIwala drafts and files the RTI application with the Department of Kerala State Lotteries for you. File your RTI with RTIwala.
This article is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules and limits can change; confirm with the Department of Kerala State Lotteries or a tax professional before acting.
