The Kerala Bhagyathara BT-16 lottery draw took place today, August 18, 2025, at Gorky Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram. The draw was conducted at 3:00 PM IST, and the official results are now available. This Bhagyathara BT-16 draw is one of the seven weekly lotteries held in Kerala.

Winning Numbers and Prizes

The first prize, a jackpot of ₹1 Crore, was won by ticket number BV 219851. The second prize of ₹30 Lakh was won by ticket number BV 769240. The third prize, worth ₹5 Lakh, was won by ticket number BV 107697.

A consolation prize of ₹5,000 will be awarded to tickets ending in 219851 from the following series: BN, BO, BP, BR, BS, BT, BU, BW, BX, BY, and BZ.

The following are other prize winners:

• 4th Prize: ₹5,000 - 0520, 0898, 1832, 1890, 2009, 3416, 4390, 4820, 5366, 5551, 6165, 6583, 7471, 7506, 7899, 7952, 9197, 9258, 9651, 9747
• 5th Prize: ₹2,000 - 3295, 4061, 6929, 7431, 8024, 8075
• 6th Prize: ₹1,000 – 0021, 0218, 0245, 0466, 0871, 1002, 1172, 1344, 1955, 1959, 2908, 3113, 3626, 3686, 3820, 4372, 4404, 4517, 4963, 5005, 5548, 5823, 6394, 6676, 6692, 7208, 8740, 9928, 9964, 9995
• 7th Prize: ₹500
• 8th Prize: ₹200
• 9th Prize: ₹100

How to Claim Prizes

Winners should verify their ticket numbers with the official results published in the Kerala Government Gazette. Prize claims must be submitted within 30 days of the draw date. For prizes less than ₹5,000, winners can claim the amount from any lottery shop in Kerala. For larger prizes, tickets must be surrendered at a bank or government lottery office along with valid identification. Winners of the first and second prizes are required to surrender their tickets in person or via insured registered post to the Director of State Lotteries, or submit claims through nationalized, scheduled, state, or district co-operative banks with necessary documents.

About Kerala State Lotteries

The Kerala State Lotteries program was established in 1967 by the Government of Kerala, making it the first of its kind in India. The department's goal is to provide employment and supplement government finances without burdening the public. The Kerala State Lotteries include seven weekly lotteries, a monthly draw, and six bumper lotteries annually. The draws are conducted at 3:00 PM daily at Gorky Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram.

The lottery department publishes the results on its official website and in the Kerala Government Gazette. The department has over 500 employees, with a directorate in Thiruvananthapuram, 14 district offices, 21 sub-lottery offices, and a regional deputy directorate in Ernakulam.