Overview
- News18 reports the SS-497 lottery will be held at Gorky Bhavan near Bakery Junction in Thiruvananthapuram with government oversight of the live process.
- The prize structure includes a first prize of Rs 1 crore, a second prize of Rs 30 lakh, and a third prize of Rs 5 lakh, followed by tiered lower-category awards and a consolation prize.
- News18 says live updates will begin at 2 pm IST with the top-prize number expected at 3 pm, with full official lists to follow on Kerala Lottery platforms.
- Several outlets had earlier listed the draw for December 9 at 3 pm, so readers are advised to rely on the Kerala State Lotteries Department and the Kerala Government Gazette for the final schedule and results.
- Winners must verify numbers in the Government Gazette and submit claims within 30 days with the original signed ticket, ID documents, a gazetted-officer–attested photo, and the appropriate forms, following the submission route based on prize amount.