A representative of the Development Lotteries Board stated that the winning ticket carried a prize of Rs. 629,855,919.60, marking the highest payout recorded in the country’s lottery history.
The ticket was purchased in the Girandurukotte area of the Badulla District, the official said at a media briefing.
The winner will be formally identified after verification of the ticket’s authenticity and completion of required legal and financial procedures, including compliance checks related to the payout.
Officials noted that the prize is subject to a one-time 14 percent tax under regulations governing lottery winnings.
The Development Lotteries Board, which has operated for more than four decades, currently conducts eight lottery games daily. Proceeds from ticket sales are transferred to the President’s Fund and allocated to national development and welfare initiatives.
According to the Board, funds generated support programmes such as the Mahapola Higher Education Scholarship Trust Fund, healthcare services, cultural activities, social welfare schemes and assistance for families of war heroes.
The Board also announced that another major cash prize draw will be launched starting Friday.
