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The lottery is one of only two forms of legalized gambling in Thailand, and it’s played by over 19 million people; 28.6% of the country’s native population. The lottery is a lucrative business for its organizers and an important source of entertainment for the nation, but it also serves a more fundamental purpose: It provides hope to all those who play it, whether or not they win.

While it may seem counterintuitive, the Thai lottery is a form of faith-based gambling. There’s no requirement to believe in any religion or philosophy to participate, but the lottery is a way to gain good luck and prosperity for the country as a whole. It’s also a fun, accessible form of gambling that unites citizens in a shared dream and fuels human optimism with the tantalizing possibility of a life-altering windfall.

The lottery draws take place on the first and 16th of every month, and the winner is announced in the following day. Before each draw, the “Draw Chairman” will inspect the machines and balls to make sure everything is working properly. During the lesser prize draws, the Draw Chairman will randomly select a colored ball to determine the order of prizes. The colors of the balls signify different prizes: yellow for 2nd prize, pink for 3rd prize, green for 4th prize, and blue for 5th prize.

The tickets, called TGL and TCL, are pre-printed with anti-counterfeiting features and can only be purchased in ticket pairs. They include the schedule of prizes and ancillary information, and are available at convenience stores and supermarkets throughout the country. Previously, TGL tickets offered first prize bonuses of B30 million and TCL tickets had bonus prizes of B22 million. However, GLO recently scrapped these jackpot prizes.