The Kerala Suvarna Keralam SK-18 lottery results for September 12, 2025, are highly anticipated, with the live draw commencing at 2:55 PM and official results expected by 4:30 PM. The draw took place at Gorky Bhavan, near Bakery Junction, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram.

The Suvarna Keralam SK-18 lottery offers a first prize of ₹1,00,00,000. In addition to the first prize, the lottery includes a consolation prize of ₹5,000, a second prize of ₹30,00,000, and a third prize of ₹5,00,000. Further prizes include ₹5,000 for the fourth prize, ₹2,000 for the fifth prize, ₹1,000 for the sixth prize, ₹500 for the seventh prize, ₹200 for the eighth prize, and ₹100 for the ninth prize.

For winners, claiming the prize money is a straightforward process. If the prize money is less than ₹5,000, winners can claim it from any lottery shop in Kerala. However, amounts exceeding ₹5,000 require the winner to surrender their ticket at a bank or government lottery office, along with valid identification. It's important to note that there is a 30% tax deduction on the total prize amount, and a 10% commission is allocated to the agent who sold the winning ticket.

The Kerala State Lotteries Department facilitates a way to verify the authenticity of lottery tickets through the Kerala Lottery Barcode Scanner. The Suvarna Keralam lottery ticket costs ₹50. The lottery is released in 12 series, with the number of tickets per week for sale at 108 lakh. The lottery includes 10 prizes, including a consolation prize.

Historical data and trends for Kerala lotteries suggest certain patterns. Common first prize ending digits have been 2, 5, and 8, showing a consistent upward trend. Numbers like 42 and 79 have been frequently observed across multiple series. March, July, and December have been identified as "hot months" for big wins. Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, and Malappuram are the top winning districts.

The Kerala State Lotteries Department announces the results live daily at 3:00 PM, with the official PDF available at 4:00 PM.