Image for representation only. FileThe 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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