Amid its rugged mountains and verdant plains, the nation of Laos nurtures a unique tradition: the lottery. And on October 30, 2566, the results of the latest drawing sparked a rush of excitement among lottery participants. But the game of chance must be played responsibly, with an awareness that fortune often tilts both ways.
Xia Rattanakone, who grew up in a Laotian orphanage in the turbulent 1960s and ’70s, plans to use part of her $55 million lottery jackpot to search for her birth family in Laos. She also wants to donate some of her winnings to the people who raised her in Seattle, Washington.
The first modern lotteries began in the 18th century, with France’s King Louis XV establishing a legal framework for them. Despite debates over the legality of such a “voluntary tax” on wealth, the lotteries continued to grow and draw players from around the world.
By the 20th century, there were state-run lotteries in many countries, including the United States and Canada, as well as private companies such as the European Lottery Company and the Bulgarian Sports Totalizator (Bulgarian:
To download the app, visit the Google Play listing for Laos Lottery and tap the Install button. Then, a window with the permissions required will be displayed, and you must accept the terms to continue. Once the app is installed, you can check the results on your Android device. The official website of the lottery is also available for those who wish to learn more about the latest news and developments.
