A ticket bearing the number DY 442449, sold in Malappuram, has claimed the top prize of Rs. 1 crore in the Kerala State Lotteries Department's Dhanalekshmi DL-50 draw, held on Wednesday, April 29. The official results were published at 4:30 pm, following a live announcement that began at 3 pm, as is standard practice for Kerala's state-run lottery draws. Hundreds of thousands of ticket holders across the state checked their numbers against one of the most closely watched weekly draws in the country.
Full Prize Breakdown for Dhanalekshmi DL-50
The Dhanalekshmi DL-50 draw distributes prizes across nine tiers, ensuring that winnings reach a broad base of participants rather than concentrating entirely on a single jackpot holder. The second prize of Rs. 30 lakh was claimed by ticket DT 435276, purchased in Irinjalakuda, while the third prize of Rs. 5 lakh went to DU 375023 from Kottayam.
- 1st Prize - Rs. 1,00,00,000: DY 442449 (Malappuram)
- Consolation Prize - Rs. 5,000: DN, DO, DP, DR, DS, DT, DU, DV, DW, DX, DZ series - all ending in 442449
- 2nd Prize - Rs. 30,00,000: DT 435276 (Irinjalakuda)
- 3rd Prize - Rs. 5,00,000: DU 375023 (Kottayam)
- 4th Prize - Rs. 5,000: 19 winning four-digit numbers
- 5th Prize - Rs. 2,000: 6 winning four-digit numbers
- 6th Prize - Rs. 1,000: 25 winning four-digit numbers
- 7th Prize - Rs. 500: 76 winning four-digit numbers
- 8th Prize - Rs. 200: 96 winning four-digit numbers
- 9th Prize - Rs. 100: Over 140 winning four-digit numbers
Winners holding tickets whose last four digits match any of the published numbers in the lower prize tiers are entitled to claim their respective amounts, regardless of the series prefix on their ticket.
How Winners Can Claim Their Prize Money
The Kerala State Lotteries Department maintains a clear and tiered claim process. Prizes below Rs. 5,000 can be redeemed at any authorised lottery retailer across the state - a convenience designed to ensure small winners do not face bureaucratic hurdles. For amounts exceeding Rs. 5,000, winners are required to present their original, undamaged lottery ticket along with valid government-issued identity proof at a designated bank or a district lottery office.
The department also provides a barcode scanning facility on winning tickets, which allows holders to independently verify authenticity before approaching any claim counter. This measure was introduced to curb the circulation of counterfeit tickets, a recurring concern in high-volume lottery markets. Winners are strongly advised to sign the back of their ticket immediately upon confirming a win, as unsigned tickets are more vulnerable to disputes.
Tax and Deduction Rules Winners Must Know
Kerala lottery winnings are subject to a 30% income tax deduction at source, applicable to all prizes regardless of tier. In addition, an agent commission of 10% is deducted before the final payout is disbursed. These deductions are consistent with national tax policy on lottery income and are not unique to Kerala's state lottery system. Winners should account for these reductions when calculating their effective take-home amount - a first-prize winner, for instance, will receive considerably less than the advertised Rs. 1 crore after statutory deductions are applied.
The Kerala State Lotteries Department, operating under the state government, has run draws of this kind for decades. The lottery system serves a dual purpose: it provides entertainment and the possibility of significant financial relief to ordinary participants, while also directing a portion of proceeds toward state revenue. The Dhanalekshmi series is among the more established weekly draws in the department's calendar, drawing consistent participation from across Kerala and from members of the Malayali diaspora who purchase tickets through authorised agents.
