THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: This year's Onam bumper, the biggest ever prize to be won in a single ticket in the history of Kerala lottery, was drawn at Gorgi Bhavan. The first prize is for the ticket T J 750605. The second prize of Rs 5 crore is for the ticket number T G 270912 and the third prize of one crore each for 10 is for ticket numbers T A 292922, TB 479040, TC 204579, TD 545669, TE 115479, TG 571986, TH 562506, TJ 384189, TK 395507, TL 555868.

The ticket sold in Thiruvananthapuram has won the first prize. The prize is for the ticket sold by agent named Thankaraj of Bhagavathy Agency. The ticket was sold in Pazhavangady on September 17. The ticket sold in Kottayam got second prize of Rs 5 crore. The ticket was sold by Meenakshy Lucky Centre.

The first prize was drawn by Finance Minister K N Balagopal. The person who signs on the back of the ticket will get the prize. The price of a ticket is Rs 500 and had a record sale. Out of the 67.5 lakh tickets printed, 66.5 lakh tickets were sold till 6 pm yesterday. It was 54 lakh last year.

Of the 25 crore of first prize, the winner will get Rs 15.75 crore. This is the amount after deducting agent’s commission of Rs 2.5 crore and 30 percent tax. The second prize is Rs 5 crore. The third prize is Rs one crore each to ten people. Total prizes worth Rs 126 crores. Nine people will get a consolation prize of Rs 5 lakh each for the same numbered tickets in the remaining 9 series of the first prize ticket.

If wins lottery
Name and signature must be written at the back of the prize ticket. The Lottery Department says the person signing can claim for the prize. If there are more people, everyone can write their name and sign. If won the prize, the original ticket can be given to the bank or in person by applying to the lottery director. Prizes from one to three are determined by the draw based on tickets sold. The prize money should be collected by presenting the prize tickets in person or through bank within 30 days from the date of draw to the lottery office along with necessary documents.