Laos may prohibit gambling, yet there are numerous online casinos which accept players from the country. These casinos provide popular casino games like roulette, blackjack, poker and video slots in multiple currencies with high security measures in place for protection of users. Players should always gamble responsibly while understanding all risks involved with online gambling.
Lotterie results are frequently announced via live broadcast, giving participants an exciting way to stay up-to-date. Participants watch in anticipation as their entries compare against those announced, with substantial payouts awarded for matching multiple numbers.
Mrs Deng Pravatoudom, originally from Thailand and resident in Toronto since 1980 with her family, was delighted when her numbers of choice helped her win Canada’s CAD 60 million lottery jackpot, approximating USD 50 million. Mrs Pravatoudom found out through an unexpected twist that her longtime dream numbers had led her to winning this life-changing sum. She felt indescribably blessed as they helped her claim such an enormous fortune.
Cheng Saephan, 46-year-old immigrant from Laos who has been fighting cancer for eight years and will share the $1.3 billion jackpot with his wife and friend, was the lucky Powerball lottery draw winner that made headlines worldwide this month. Saephan purchased winning tickets at Portland-area Plaid Pantry; writing out each game’s number before placing them under his pillow before bed. Saephan plans on using his winnings to provide for his family while finding suitable physicians.
While the government has repeatedly condemned private business interests that run the lottery, its impact remains uncertain. A Lao state official who spoke anonymously told RFA that companies responsible for its work are owned by people connected with Lao’s ruling elite; public knowledge regarding how much these business interests pay towards annual costs for concession is unknown and no inspection takes place on these businesses’ work is possible. He suggested the government take back control so all drawings are managed completely by itself while assuring trustworthiness of drawings for better control and transparency of operations.