Kerala’s Rs300m lottery mystery solved — winner stays hidden
Dubai: Who won Kerala’s Rs300 million Onam jackpot? The mystery is finally solved — but the winner wants to stay anonymous The winning ticket was sold in Kannur, while the jackpot winner has asked authorities not to reveal any personal details The mystery surrounding Kerala’s biggest lottery prize has been solved, with the winner of this year’s Thiruvonam Bumper jackpot coming forward to claim…
Kerala's massive lottery prize of Rs300 million has been finally revealed, though the winner has chosen to remain anonymous. The winning ticket, TL 360615, was purchased in Kannur district and secured the first prize in the Thiruvonam Bumper draw on September 26. The winner submitted the ticket along with necessary paperwork via a bank, with authorities currently verifying the documents before awarding the prize.
The Kerala State Lotteries Department has honored the winner's request to keep their identity confidential, refusing to disclose any personal information. The winning ticket passed through multiple lottery agencies before reaching the final seller, who claimed ignorance of the buyer's identity. This decision to remain anonymous is not uncommon among large lottery winners, as the sudden wealth can lead to unwanted attention and financial pressures. After taxes, the winner is expected to receive approximately Rs164.7 million, after deductions.
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