Lottery Online
Lotteries are games of chance that involve a prize awarded to players who correctly select numbers in a draw. They may be legal or illegal, depending on local laws and the type of lottery. Lottery games have been around for centuries and are widely played in many countries. Some are operated by governments, while others are run by private corporations. In the US, lottery operations are regulated at the state level. In Canada, lottery games are governed by federal law. The government of Canada operates four nationwide lottery games: the Lotto 6/49, Lotto Max, Daily Grand, and Millionaire Life. These are administered by the Interprovincial Lottery Corporation, a consortium of provincial/territorial lottery commissions.
In the United States, state-run lotteries are generally legal and are a source of funds for public projects. In recent years, some states have increased the number of their lottery games and the prizes available. Others have stepped up enforcement of existing gambling laws and are taking steps to prohibit certain types of games. Some states have also created new types of lottery games that require more skill, such as video poker.
Online lotteries are increasingly common. These websites are usually free to use, and some even offer premiums on the base lottery price. They can be accessed from anywhere in the world, including in countries where gambling is illegal. Online lottery sales are estimated to be worth billions of dollars worldwide.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A 46-year-old immigrant who claimed a $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot prize in Oregon this month says he plans to split the money with his wife and friends, but will continue to support groups that promote the well-being of the Iu Mien ethnic group from southeastern China, where most members fled for Laos, Thailand, and then settled in the U.S. After winning the big prize, Cheng Saephan wore a broad smile and a bright blue sash emblazoned with “Iu-Mien USA” at an Oregon lottery news conference.
The company that runs the national lotteries in Laos is owned by a conglomerate of business interests, including members of the country’s ruling elite. The businesses pay the government a fee each year for the privilege of running the lottery, but the public is not told how much those amounts are. A caller to RFA’s Lao service who spoke on condition of anonymity said he hopes the government will resume control of the national lottery. He added that private business interests should not be responsible for the national lottery because they cannot be trusted. – Translated by Ounkeo Souksavanh.