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Cheng Saephan wore a broad smile and a bright blue sash emblazoned with the words “Iu-Mien USA” as he hoisted an oversized check for $1.3 billion above his head. The 46-year-old immigrant’s luck in winning the Oregon Powerball lottery has reshaped his life. It has also raised awareness of the Iu Mien, a southeast Asian ethnic group who fled to the United States from Laos after the Vietnam War.
Lotteries are organized by governments or private entities to distribute cash prizes or goods, such as sports tickets, cars, and houses. The majority of state-run lotteries use a random number generator to select winners. Other types of lotteries include instant scratch-off tickets and keno. Many lotteries provide proceeds to charities and public education. Several states have legalized private lotteries, although most still prohibit them.
The first lottery was created by King Francis I in the 15th century as a way to promote his dynasty. After a two-century hiatus, lotteries again became popular in the US, particularly in urban areas where people had few other sources of income. Private lotteries were also established in the US, often to benefit religious institutions.
In some states, lotteries are operated by the state government or a private corporation licensed by the state to operate the games. These companies are required to comply with state law and regulations regarding the operation of lottery games. The state-run lotteries are also required to conduct regular audits of their records and financial transactions. The audits are meant to ensure that the funds are being used properly and are not diverted for other purposes.
The Laos state lottery is controlled by business interests linked to the ruling elite, RFA’s Lao service reports. Those with a stake in the lottery’s work include members of the families of former Prime Minister Thongsing and President Khamtay Siphandone. Drawings are often rigged, with the winning numbers appearing only on the purchased tickets of favored players, a source tells RFA. For example, the winning number in the Oct. 14 drawing was 509. But the number disappeared from all purchased tickets just before the drawing.