The Kerala State Lotteries Department has officially announced the results of the Sthree Sakthi SS-524 lottery draw for Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Thousands of participants across the state had eagerly waited for the outcome of this popular weekly lottery.

The lucky draw was held at Gorky Bhavan, near Bakery Junction, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram — the standard venue for Kerala's official lottery draws. The live broadcast of the draw began at 3:00 PM, with winning ticket numbers being identified in real time.

The first prize of ₹1 crore was won by ticket number SJ 517126, purchased from Kayamkulam. The second prize of ₹30 lakh went to ticket number SG 315541 from Chittur, while the third prize of ₹5 lakh was claimed by ticket number SG 800412 from Kasaragod.

The Sthree Sakthi lottery is one of Kerala's most anticipated weekly draws. Each lottery ticket is priced at just ₹50, making it accessible to a wide range of participants across the state and beyond.

The complete prize structure for the Sthree Sakthi SS-524 draw includes a first prize of ₹1,00,00,000, a consolation prize of ₹5,000, a second prize of ₹30,00,000, a third prize of ₹5,00,000, a fourth prize of ₹5,000, a fifth prize of ₹2,000, a sixth prize of ₹1,000, a seventh prize of ₹500, an eighth prize of ₹200, and a ninth prize of ₹100.

The consolation prize category is designed to reward a larger number of participants. Consolation prize winners under the Sthree Sakthi SS-508 series each received ₹5,000, and this structure is maintained consistently across weekly draws to encourage broader participation.

Winners are advised to carefully cross-check their ticket numbers with the officially published results before proceeding with any claim. Lottery officials recommend verifying winning numbers against the gazette notification issued by the Kerala State Lotteries Department, as it serves as the final authority in the event of any discrepancy.

The claim process varies depending on the prize amount. Winners whose prize money is less than ₹5,000 can claim their winnings directly from any registered Kerala lottery shop. For prizes above ₹5,000, winners are required to surrender their ticket at a bank or government lottery office along with valid identity proof.

For prizes above ₹1 lakh, winners must submit their claim to the Director of State Lotteries. This requires a self-attested copy of both sides of the winning ticket, two passport-sized photographs attested by a Gazetted Officer or Notary, a receipt bearing a ₹1 revenue stamp with a full address, and a self-attested copy of the PAN card.

There are additional requirements for specific situations. Minors claiming prizes must include a guardianship certificate, while joint winners are required to submit a joint declaration on ₹50 stamp paper.

Winners should note that a 30% tax deduction applies to the total prize amount. This applies to all major prizes, including the ₹1 crore first prize. Participants are advised to factor in this deduction when calculating their actual take-home prize amount.

Regarding the deadline for claiming prizes, as per Kerala Lotteries regulations, a prize-winning ticket must be surrendered within 90 days of the draw date, along with all required documents. Winners are strongly encouraged not to delay submitting their claims to avoid forfeiture.

Kerala's state lottery system runs seven different weekly draws. These include the Samrudhi Lottery on Sunday, the Bhagyathara lottery on Monday, the Sthree Sakthi lottery on Tuesday, the Dhanalekshmi lottery on Wednesday, the Karunya Plus lottery on Thursday, the Suvarna Keralam lottery on Friday, and the Karunya lottery on Saturday.

Revenue generated from the Kerala lottery is used by the state government for development purposes as well as charitable contributions, making it a socially significant programme beyond just its entertainment value.

The highest prize offered within the Kerala Lottery system is found in the annual Thiruvonam (Onam) Bumper draw, which features a massive ₹25 crore first prize. Other bumper draws offer prizes ranging between ₹10 crore and ₹20 crore.

All participants are reminded to check their ticket numbers carefully against the official gazette results and to follow the prescribed claim procedures within the stipulated time frame. Tickets with damaged, torn, or tampered serial numbers or barcodes may not be accepted during the verification and claim process.

Participants are encouraged to play responsibly and within their means. Lottery participation should be treated as a form of entertainment, not a financial strategy or regular income source.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. The publication does not promote or endorse gambling of any kind.