Overview
- The State Lotteries Directorate and Kerala government officially raised the Thiruvonam Bumper first prize from ₹25 crore to ₹30 crore.
- The revised schedule reduces the third prize from ₹50 lakh to ₹25 lakh and redistributes rewards across other tiers to keep the total payout at about ₹125.56 crore.
- Officials authorised issuing up to 90 lakh tickets to agents but said physical printing will follow actual market demand and the ticket price remains ₹500.
- Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan is set to launch the draw under the new structure, signalling the state will promote the larger jackpot under existing sale terms.
- The change builds on a previous 2022 increase and is likely to boost buyer interest by enlarging the headline prize while concentrating fewer large mid-tier awards.