The Punjab State Lottery’s scheduled 5 PM weekly draw for Friday, 18 September 2026 — the Dear 50 Colt Friday Weekly Lottery — has not yet published its official winning numbers as of early evening. Results for this government-authorized draw are typically released shortly after the live drawing concludes, with full prize lists and winning ticket numbers made available through official channels.
Draw schedule and official verification process
The Dear 50 Colt Friday draw is part of Punjab State Lotteries’ regular weekly series, conducted under the supervision of the Directorate of Punjab State Lotteries. Each weekday features a distinct “Dear 50” series (Beast, Bronco, Buster, Chief, Colt, Jackal, Ranger), with Friday’s draw designated as “Colt.” Official results are published in downloadable PDF format on the Punjab State Lotteries website and in the Punjab State Government Gazette for independent verification.
Participants and observers are advised to verify results only through these official sources, as unofficial aggregators may publish incomplete or incorrect information. The standard verification steps include visiting www.punjabstatelotteries.gov.in, locating the specific draw link for “Dear 50 Colt Friday Weekly Lottery Result,” and cross-referencing ticket series and numbers against the official PDF.
Prize structure for Dear 50 Colt Friday Weekly Lottery
While the specific winning numbers for 18 September remain pending, the prize structure for the Dear 50 Colt Friday Weekly Lottery is fixed and publicly documented. The top prize for this weekly draw is ₹15 lakh, awarded to a single ticket matching the first-prize number exactly. Lower prize tiers are distributed across multiple winning numbers, with set amounts for second through seventh prizes.
The published prize breakdown for the Dear 50 Colt Friday Weekly Lottery is as follows:
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1st Prize: ₹15,00,000 (one winner)
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2nd Prize: ₹9,000 (25 winners)
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3rd Prize: ₹4,000 (50 winners)
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4th Prize: ₹2,000 (125 winners)
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5th Prize: ₹1,000 (125 winners)
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6th Prize: ₹500 (125 winners)
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7th Prize: ₹100 (17,500 winners)
Ticket price for this draw is ₹50, and all prizes are subject to applicable tax deductions as per Indian income-tax regulations.
Recent results and historical context
In the days leading up to 18 September, Punjab State Lotteries conducted its regular weekday Dear 50 draws with first-prize awards of ₹21 lakh for most draws. The most recent published result before today’s pending draw was for Thursday, 17 September 2026 (Dear 50 Chief), where the first-prize winning ticket was C 50681. Earlier in the week, Wednesday’s Dear 50 Buster draw awarded ₹21 lakh to ticket D 50169, and Tuesday’s Dear 50 Bronco draw awarded ₹21 lakh to ticket B 34611.
Weekly draws such as Dear 50 Colt typically maintain consistent prize tiers, though top-prize amounts can vary by series and promotional scheduling. For example, some recent Monday and Saturday draws have featured elevated first prizes (including a ₹2 crore award on 14 September for Dear 50 Beast), reflecting periodic adjustments within the official calendar.
How and when results are published
Official Punjab State Lottery results are generally published within minutes to an hour after the live draw, depending on administrative processing. For the 5 PM draws, this typically means results appear by late afternoon or early evening IST. Once published, the full list of winning numbers — including all prize tiers — is accessible via the official website and mirrored by authorized result aggregators.
This article reports official results for informational purposes only. Lottery participation is regulated by law.
