Lotteries are government-sponsored games where participants buy tickets and try to win prizes. Some governments use the money raised by lotteries to fund public services. Other governments use it for other purposes, such as education or healthcare. In the United States, lottery proceeds have helped to finance public schools for generations. Most American state governments regulate lotteries. Some, like Oregon, allow winners to choose whether to receive a lump sum or annual payments.
In Canada, provincial/territorial governments run national lottery games. These include Lotto 6/49, Lotto Max (which replaced Lotto Super 7 in September 2009), and Daily Grand. The national games are administered by the Interprovincial Lottery Corporation, which is owned by the Atlantic Lottery Corporation (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland), the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (Ontario), the Western Canada Lottery Corporation (Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut), and Loto-Quebec (Quebec).
The government of Laos is rigging its national lottery to avoid large pay-outs to winners, sources in the communist country tell RFA’s Lao Service. Drawings have reportedly shown numbers that vanish from purchased tickets or that are deemed unlucky. For example, on Oct. 14, the winning number 509 appeared as 134 on tickets sold throughout the day of the drawing, but only 10 minutes before the drawing it changed to 6.
A Laotian immigrant in Oregon has won a Powerball jackpot worth about $1.3 billion dollars after taxes. At a news conference, 46-year-old Cheng Saephan wore a bright blue sash emblazoned with the words “Iu-Mien USA.” He and his wife plan to share half of the prize money with a friend. Saephan said he and Chao bought the winning tickets together.
In Laos, gambling is illegal, but players can visit numerous offshore online casinos that accept them without risking arrest or prosecution. Some of these sites offer a variety of casino games, including video poker and roulette, as well as lottery-style games. Most of these casinos have secure servers to protect player information and payments. Many of them also offer sign-up bonuses and free spins. Some even allow players to play their favorite casino games while on the go with a mobile app. However, players should always check the gambling laws in their jurisdiction before playing. For instance, in some countries, a maximum bet of 10% of the total amount of the deposit is permitted. Moreover, most of these casinos are available in multiple languages. This is a great advantage for players who prefer to play in their native language. In addition, they offer the latest technology and games. Some of these casinos also have live chat support and fast cashouts.