Kerala lottery result today, August 18, 2025 OUT: Bhagyathara BT-16 winning numbers for Friday bumper lucky draw

Time of India

2 days ago

Kerala lottery result today, August 18, 2025 OUT: The Kerala Lottery result for today, August 18, 2025, is officially out with the Bhagyathara BT-16 Friday bumper lucky draw winning numbers announced. This highly anticipated draw offers attractive prizes including a grand first prize of ₹1 crore, a second prize of ₹30 lakh, and a third prize of ₹5 lakh among others.
The draw took place at Gorky Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram, and lottery enthusiasts can now check the complete list of winning numbers. Participants eagerly await their chance to win big in this trusted and popular state lottery event held every Friday. Stay tuned for live updates and prize details from 3 pm onwards today.
Kerala Bhagyathara BT-16 winning numbers, August 16, 2025
The winning numbers for the Bhagyathara BT-16 draw for August 16, 2025 include:
1st Prize (₹75,00,000): TBU
2nd Prize (₹10,00,000): TBU
3rd Prize (₹5,000): TBU
Fourth Prize: TBU
Fifth Prize (₹2,000): TBU
Sixth Prize (₹1,000): TBU
Seventh Prize (₹500): TBU
Eighth Prize (₹200): TBU
Ninth Prize (₹100): TBU
How to claim your Kerala lottery prize for August 18, 2025?
To claim your Kerala lottery prize for the Bhagyathara BT-16 draw held on August 18, 2025, follow these steps:
Verify your ticket number against the official winning numbers published on the Kerala Lottery official website or government gazette.
Sign your name and write your address on the back of the winning ticket to prevent misuse.
For prizes up to ₹5,000, claim your prize directly from any authorized Kerala lottery agent or retailer.
For prizes above ₹5,000 and up to ₹1 lakh (if you are within Kerala), submit your original signed ticket along with valid identity proof at the respective District Lottery Office. Winners outside Kerala should submit claims to the Directorate of State Lotteries.
For prizes above ₹1 lakh, claims must be made directly at the Directorate of State Lotteries in Thiruvananthapuram. Prizes between ₹1 lakh and ₹20 lakh are processed through the Deputy Director, and claims exceeding ₹20 lakh go directly to the Director of State Lotteries.
Prepare all necessary documents including the original signed lottery ticket, a filled prize claim form with revenue stamp, recent passport-sized photographs attested by a Gazetted Officer, valid ID proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, etc.), PAN card copy (mandatory for tax purposes), and a bank passbook copy with IFSC code for prize payment.
Submit the claim within 30 days from the date of the draw to remain eligible.
Note that a 30% tax is deducted from prizes exceeding ₹10,000, and a 10% commission goes to the ticket agent.
Kerala lottery draw process, August 18, 2025
The Kerala State Lottery draw is conducted under strict government supervision to ensure transparency and fairness. A panel of judges oversees the process using a random draw machine or, in some cases, traditional drums with tokens representing series and digits.
Winning numbers are drawn one by one and verified to ensure they correspond to sold tickets before being officially announced and recorded. This meticulous process is designed to maintain trust and integrity in the lottery system.
Upcoming Kerala lottery draws
Kerala Lottery organizes weekly draws every day, each with unique names and prize structures like Win Win, Sthree Sakthi, Fifty-Fifty, Karunya Plus, Nirmal, Karunya, and Akshaya.
Besides these, special bumper draws such as Christmas, Summer, Vishu, Monsoon, Thiruvonam, and Pooja lotteries are held periodically, offering higher prize amounts for players eagerly awaiting their chance to win.
Kerala lottery result live: What time are Bhagyathara BT-16 results published?
The Bhagyathara BT-16 results for the Friday bumper draw are typically announced live at 3 PM on the draw day. Official results are promptly published on the Kerala State Lottery's website, in major newspapers, and through various online platforms to provide timely updates to participants.
FAQs
Q1. What is the first prize for the Kerala Bhagyathara BT-16 lottery on August 18, 2025?A: The first prize for the Bhagyathara BT-16 lottery is ₹1 crore.
Q2. When and where was the Kerala lottery draw held today?A: The draw took place on August 18, 2025, at Gorky Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram, under government supervision.
Q3. How can I check the Kerala lottery result for today's Bhagyathara BT-16 draw?A: You can check the winning numbers on the official Kerala State Lottery website, in the government gazette, and in leading newspapers. Results are also available through authorized agents.
Q4. How do I claim my Kerala lottery prize if I win today's draw?A: Winners must sign the back of their ticket, attach ID proof, and submit it at the appropriate authority—authorized agents (for prizes up to ₹5,000), district lottery offices (for prizes up to ₹1 lakh), or the Directorate of State Lotteries in Thiruvananthapuram (for prizes above ₹1 lakh).
Q5. Is there any tax deduction on Kerala lottery winnings?
A: Yes, a 30% income tax is deducted on prizes above ₹10,000. Additionally, a 10% commission goes to the ticket agent.
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