Kerala lotteries directorate plans to expand ticket sales

The Kerala State Lotteries Directorate aims to increase the series of its weekly lotteries from 12 to 15, according to Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan. This expansion is projected to increase ticket sales by 27 lakh units, building on the current circulation of 1.8 crore weekly tickets.

This move follows the successful 2026 Thiruvonam Bumper Lottery, which generated ₹321.42 crore in state revenue. By increasing the printing to 90 lakh tickets and raising the first prize to ₹30 crore, the directorate achieved a complete sell-out, marking a record performance for the state-run lottery program.

Editor's note: Accurately synthesizes the lottery expansion plans and recent financial performance.