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Laos is a small country in Southeast Asia with an area of just over 200,000 square kilometers. It is divided into 17 provinces and one special economic zone, which includes the capital city of Vientiane. Gambling is technically illegal in Laos, but it is allowed in a number of special economic zones created by the government to boost foreign trade. Online lottery is also legal in some areas.

The country has an estimated population of around 4.9 million people, and its gross domestic product is growing rapidly. The economy is based on agriculture and tourism, with mining and hydropower also significant components. The country is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, and its currency is the kip.

Until recently, the country had a relatively stable political climate. However, in April 2012, the prime minister was overthrown in a coup. The junta has since instituted stricter controls on media freedom and the state lottery. While these measures appear to have improved the political climate, the economy remains highly vulnerable to external shocks.

In addition, the junta has implemented a series of reforms intended to strengthen its control over local business and enhance transparency in government. This has led to a dramatic increase in the prices of gasoline, fuel oil and electricity. The junta is also working to establish a free-trade zone and expand its financial sector in an attempt to attract foreign investment.

While these measures are meant to help the country recover from a deep recession, they have had unintended consequences. In particular, the junta’s crackdown on the state lottery has led to a significant drop in sales, which has had a negative impact on the country’s poverty alleviation efforts.

Many lottery tickets are sold in local markets, where they can be purchased for as little as 9 000 VN-Dong (about 40 US-Cents). For many poor Vietnamese, selling lottery tickets is their sole source of income. In some cases, the amount of money they can make in a day is enough to feed their families.

While the government has not directly benefited from the lottery, it does collect taxes on ticket sales. As a result, the junta is often accused of rigging the system and manipulating the winning numbers in order to avoid large pay-outs. For example, the winning number in the Oct. 14 drawing was 509, which disappeared from all purchased tickets but reappeared on tickets purchased later in the day, a source told RFA’s Lao Service. This is just one of several examples in which the number has changed after being announced as the winning prize, RFA’s source added. Lao authorities have denied the allegations.