During the 19th century, private lotteries proliferated in Europe and America. Some of these lotteries became very successful, such as the Irish Sweepstakes operated by the city of Montreal. The monthly draws attracted players from the United States, Canada, and Europe. Several of these lotteries were granted US patents for their games. Many of these were based on chance or skill, with the goal of finding the winning numbers. The first lotteries were run by municipal governments, but as the industry grew they began to be replaced by private companies. The International Lottery Foundation (ILLF) in Liechtenstein pioneered Internet lottery gaming, processing the first online lottery transaction ever. Today, ILLF operates a number of websites under the PLUS Lotto, Daily Grand, and Millionaire Life brands. It also supports charitable projects and organizations domestically and internationally.
The legal status of gambling in Vietnam is a complex matter. While the country’s national law forbids all forms of gambling, the state-run Vietlott is allowed to sell tickets online. The government’s licensing process ensures that lottery operators comply with national gambling regulations, which are designed to prevent fraud and money laundering.
In addition to offering the standard Mega 6/45 game, the site also offers other options, including Quick Pick and Bag Entry. Quick Pick randomly selects six numbers from one to 45, while Bag Entry allows players to choose up to 18 different numbers. Players must be at least 18 years old to play. The minimum ticket price is VND 10,000, and the top prize is VND 1 billion.
As of April 2018, Vietlott’s jackpots have reached more than USD 2 billion. This makes it one of the top 10 largest jackpots in the world. Its games are also available on mobile devices. The company’s website is easy to navigate and offers a variety of payment methods. Customers can also use the site’s mobile app to play lottery games on the go.
A few months after Cheng Saephan won the Powerball jackpot in Oregon, the 46-year-old Lao immigrant was holding a news conference wearing a bright blue sash emblazoned with “Iu Mien USA.” The oversized check he hoisted above his head matched the size of the previous record-setting prize. The winner’s win has raised awareness of Iu Mien, a southeast Asian ethnic group that once lived in Laos and Thailand but fled to avoid retribution during the Vietnam War. Thousands of Iu Mien families eventually settled in the U.S., where many now live. In announcing his win, the former subsistence farmer cited his lottery success as the reason he and his wife could buy a new car and renovate their home. They plan to give a portion of their winnings to charity.