The Kerala government on Friday announced the lucky number which won the Thiruvonam Bumper 2017 worth Rs 10 crore. Here are some interesting facts about the Kerala lotteries:
• Kerala State Lotteries is a lottery program run by the Government of Kerala. It is the first-of-its kind in India.
• It was established in 1967, under the Lotteries department. The same year, Kerala banned all private lotteries.
• The objective of starting the program was to provide employment and supplement government finance without imposing taxes.
• The Kerala lottery soon became a model for other states.
• The Kerala Lottery offers lottery draws with different prize structures. There are weekly and bumper draws. Bumper lotteries are seasonal and carry huge prizes.
• The Kerala bumper lotteries are: Onam, Vishu, Thiruvonam, Pooja, and X'mas-Newyear, Summer and Monsoon.
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