Thiruvananthapuram: The first prize of the Kerala State Lottery's Christmas-New Year bumper has been increased from Rs 20 crore to Rs 25 crore.

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The second prize will be Rs 1 crore each for 24 winners. The ticket price has been fixed at Rs 450, with sales scheduled to begin on the November 28. The draw will be held on February 1.

Over 7.66 lakh prizes on offer

The number of prizes has also been increased. A total of 7,66,992 prizes worth Rs 124.01 crore will be distributed through the bumper lottery.

The Lottery Department will distribute 1.08 crore tickets to agents across 12 series.

Under the prize structure, 24 winners will receive Rs 10 lakh each as the third prize, while another 24 will get Rs 5 lakh each as the fourth prize.

The fifth prize is Rs 1 lakh each for 108 winners. In addition, 11 consolation prizes of Rs 1 lakh each will be awarded.

Lottery director warns against online sales

Lottery Director Inbasekar K has warned the public that the online sale of lottery tickets is illegal.

He urged people to purchase only genuine printed tickets from licensed agents. Buyers have also been cautioned against purchasing tickets through social media platforms or digital payment links.