Ticket number SK 467230 holds the ₹1 crore first prize of the Sthree-Sakthi SS-518 weekly lottery, as declared by Kerala State Lotteries on May 5, 2026. The Tuesday draw is among the most closely watched of the state's recurring lottery events, attracting participation from across Kerala. Winners across multiple prize tiers have now been formally announced, and the claim process is underway.
Full Results Across Prize Categories
The SS-518 draw distributed prizes across five tiers, with thousands of eligible ticket numbers spanning the state. Below are the confirmed winning numbers as declared by officials:
- 1st Prize - ₹1 Crore: SK 467230
- 2nd Prize: SG 841555
- 3rd Prize: SH 402416
- 4th Prize - ₹5,000 each: 0267, 0603, 0887, 1051, 1829, 1845, 2667, 3186, 3890, 4427, 5905, 6192, 6606, 7060, 7975, 8443, 8566, 9455, 9715
- 5th Prize - ₹2,000 each: 1325, 1432, 2051, 4217, 6027, 9429
The 4th prize category carries the widest reach, with nineteen sets of last four digits qualifying - meaning holders of any ticket series ending in those combinations become eligible. This structure is a deliberate feature of the Kerala lottery system: it broadens distribution, ensuring that a significant number of participants receive meaningful returns rather than concentrating all winnings at the top tier.
How Kerala's Lottery System Works
The Kerala State Lotteries Department, operating under the state government, runs one of the oldest and most organised public lottery programmes in India. The department conducts daily draws under different scheme names, with Sthree-Sakthi designated specifically for Tuesdays. The scheme was designed with a social dimension - the name itself reflects an orientation toward women's welfare, and a portion of lottery revenues has historically fed into state welfare funds.
Unlike private lottery operators, Kerala's state lottery is regulated under the Lotteries (Regulation) Act, 1998, which governs how draws are conducted, how prizes are distributed, and how claims must be processed. This legislative framework gives the system a degree of credibility and recourse that unregulated lotteries lack. Draws are conducted publicly, and results are published through official government channels and authorised distributors.
Claiming Prize Money: What Winners Must Do
Winning a prize does not automatically release the funds. Kerala State Lotteries requires winners to complete a structured documentation process before any disbursement. For larger prizes - typically anything above ₹5,000 - claims must be submitted to a designated government lottery office, not merely to a ticket vendor.
The required documentation includes:
- Original winning ticket, signed on both the front and back
- Passport-size photograph attested by a Gazetted officer
- Self-attested copy of PAN card, mandatory for tax purposes
- Valid identity proof - Aadhaar card, Voter ID, Ration Card, or PAN card
- Duly filled prize claim form with signature
- Revenue stamp affixed on the claim receipt
The PAN card requirement is not administrative formality. Under Indian income tax law, lottery winnings are taxed as income from other sources at a flat rate of 30 percent, plus applicable surcharges and cess. The tax is deducted at source before the prize is handed over. Winners who attempt to claim without a PAN card face higher deduction rates. Understanding this before approaching a lottery office saves both time and avoidable financial confusion.
Officials have consistently cautioned winners against approaching unauthorised agents who offer to process claims for a fee. The official channels are free of charge, and any intermediary demanding payment should be treated with caution.
Verification Before You Celebrate
Errors in reading lottery numbers - confusing a 6 for an 8, or misreading a series prefix - are common and have led to premature celebrations followed by disappointment. Winners are advised to cross-check their ticket number against results published directly on the Kerala State Lotteries official website, as well as through authorised print publications. Holding the physical ticket against a reliable source, character by character, remains the most reliable verification method.
Tickets that appear damaged, tampered with, or altered in any way are liable to be rejected during the claim process. Original tickets must be preserved carefully - once lost, a lottery ticket cannot be replaced or re-issued, and the prize claim lapses.
