The highly anticipated Kerala Dhanalekshmi DL-68 lottery draw is officially underway today, Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Held at Gorky Bhavan near Bakery Junction in Thiruvananthapuram, the draw begins at 3 p.m. local time, with thousands of ticket holders waiting to see if they hold the life-changing ₹1 crore winning ticket.
For just ₹50 per ticket, the Dhanalekshmi lottery represents one of the state's most popular weekly gaming traditions, distributed entirely through licensed, authorized agents across Kerala.
The Big Numbers and Prize Structure
The Kerala State Lotteries Department has structured the DL-68 draw with multiple tiers of prizes to maximize winning opportunities.
- First Prize: ₹1 crore (awarded to a single ticket)
- Second Prize: ₹30 lakh (awarded to one winner)
- Third Prize: ₹5 lakh (awarded to one winner)
- Consolation Prize: ₹5,000 (awarded to 11 tickets from other series matching the first-prize number)
The remaining lower-tier prizes (from fourth to ninth place) are determined by matching the last four digits of the ticket numbers. Hundreds of thousands of tickets are eligible for these smaller payouts, offering plenty of winning opportunities across the state.
How to Claim Your Winnings
If you are one of today's lucky winners, there is a strict regulatory protocol to claim your payout. All prizes must be claimed within 30 days of the draw date.
- Prizes under ₹1 Lakh: Winners can claim their cash directly through any District Lottery Office in Kerala.
- Prizes over ₹1 Lakh: You must submit your physical ticket along with official identity documents directly to the Director of State Lotteries in Thiruvananthapuram.
Keep in mind that all prize money is subject to mandatory income tax deductions under the Lotteries (Regulation) Act, 1998.
Why This Lottery Matters for Kerala
The Dhanalekshmi lottery is more than just a game of chance. Run officially by the state government, Kerala’s structured lottery system serves a critical social purpose.
A significant portion of the revenue generated from ticket sales goes directly toward funding essential state welfare initiatives. This includes the Karunya Benevolent Fund, which provides crucial medical financial aid to low-income families. Additionally, the system provides direct and indirect employment to thousands of vendors and agents across the state.
Note: To avoid scams, always cross-reference your ticket numbers with the official Gazette published by the Kerala State Lotteries Department rather than unofficial social media updates.
