Thiruvananthapuram: The highly anticipated Christmas-New Year Bumper BR-101 lottery results will be announced by the Kerala State Lottery Department at 2 pm on Wednesday, February 5. The draw will take place at Gorky Bhavan, located near Bakery Junction in Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram.

The Kerala Christmas-New Year Bumper is one of the most awaited lotteries of the year, attracting thousands of hopeful participants due to its substantial prize pool.

Prize structure and ticket details

The Christmas-New Year Bumper BR-101 lottery offers an impressive first prize of ₹20 crore, making it one of the biggest jackpots in Kerala’s lottery history. Additionally, the second prize will be awarded to 20 lucky winners, each receiving ₹1 crore.

The tickets were issued in ten different series: XA, XB, XC, XD, XE, XG, XH, XJ, XK, and XL. A consolation prize of ₹1 lakh will be given to those holding tickets that share the same number as the first-prize-winning ticket but belong to the remaining nine series.

The third prize includes ₹10 lakh each for 30 winners, with three winners from each series. Meanwhile, the fourth and fifth prizes will award ₹3 lakh and ₹2 lakh each, respectively, to 20 winners in different series.

Apart from these major prizes, there are several smaller cash prizes, offering more participants a chance to win:

  • ₹5,000
  • ₹2,000
  • ₹1,000
  • ₹500
  • ₹400

Each ticket for the Christmas-New Year Bumper lottery was priced at ₹400, with sales beginning on December 17, 2024. The overwhelming response from lottery enthusiasts has led to a surge in ticket sales.

How to check the Kerala Christmas-New Year Bumper results

Participants can verify their lottery results through multiple official sources:

* The Kerala State Lottery Department’s official website.

* The Kerala Government Gazette, where the results will be published.

* The official YouTube channel of the Kerala State Lottery Department, which will provide a live telecast of the draw.

For those preferring in-person verification, results will also be available at the Kerala Government Gazette office.

Guidelines for prize winners

Lottery winners are required to claim their prizes within 30 days of the draw date. Those winning prizes from the first to the fifth category must submit their claim either:

* Directly at the Directorate of State Lotteries in Thiruvananthapuram, or

* Through nationalised, scheduled, or Kerala-based banks.

Documents required for claiming prizes

To successfully claim a lottery prize, winners must provide the following documents:

1. A self-attested copy of the winning ticket, signed with the winner’s name, address, and phone number.

2. Two passport-sized photographs, attested by a gazetted officer.

3. A self-attested copy of the PAN card.

4. A self-attested copy of a valid photo identity card, showing the address that matches the one mentioned on the ticket.

5. A self-attested copy of the Aadhaar card.

6. A receipt with the winner’s name, signature, address, and phone number, affixed with a ₹1 revenue stamp.

7. A self-attested copy of a bank passbook, including the account number and IFSC code.