The lottery is a popular pastime among Thais, and almost 19 million people spend over 76 billion baht on the tickets each year. The lottery is one of only two forms of legal gambling in Thailand and it has become a major source of revenue for the country. But with the popularity of online gaming, people have been wondering if there is any way to play lottery games online.
The GLO has been pushing to keep down street prices for the tickets and last month launched a digital version of the ticket that is sold at the official 80-baht price. That is aimed at helping to cut the number of ticket vendors who have been raising the prices in order to make profit. The digital ticket is available online and at select retail venues. It is only sold in ticket pairs though, so you cannot purchase just one ticket.
But the GLO has not yet made the digital ticket available to players from outside the country. Currently, the only way to buy a ticket is in person at one of the retail venues or through street vendors. The GLO has also scrapped the jackpot prize for getting all six digits in the draw and now pays only a bonus of B20-30 million if you get all six.
It is possible to choose your numbers using a computer program but it is not advised because the numbers are only as good as your luck. Statistical calculations can give you an idea of your chances of winning but it is best to trust your instincts when choosing numbers.
There are some tips that you can follow to increase your chances of winning the lottery. First of all, it is important to stick with the game for a long period of time. Many people drop out after a few losses and this will reduce their chance of winning in the future. It is also important to be able to distinguish a legitimate ticket from a fake one.
A bogus ticket may look like the real thing but will not have a serial number or a watermark that matches the official design. Moreover, it will not have a valid barcode and won’t scan properly when you try to use it to buy food or drinks. In addition, it will not be valid for the next drawing.
You should also be aware of the fact that you must be a citizen or resident of Thailand in order to purchase a lottery ticket. If you are a foreigner, you can only play the lottery at an authorized retail venue. Any prizes that are less than 20,000 baht can be cashed out at any of the authorized venues, while larger amounts must be claimed at the head office in Nonthaburi. This is because the lottery is designed to be played in Thailand and it is not intended for sale outside of the country.
