Hanoi lotto is a popular form of gambling that raises money for state coffers and entices punters with the promise of sudden wealth. The lottery’s significance stretches beyond the thrill of betting; it unites people in a shared dream, fuels optimism, and fosters the hope that a single lucky number can change lives for the better.
The official Thai lottery (Thai:
Players choose their numbers, ranging from 1-100, from a book or computer terminal. Those who match all six digits will win the top prize. The second, third, fourth, and fifth prizes are awarded to ticket holders who match three, four, or five of the digits respectively.
Tickets are pre-printed and include a number of anti-counterfeiting features. They are sold in ticket pairs, priced at 80 baht and 160 baht per pair. Only Thai nationals can purchase them, though some foreign tourists have been known to do so, albeit without winning the top prize.
Guests, referred to as Draw Chairman, inspect the equipment and check for anomalies. They then randomly select a colored ball to determine the order of lesser prize draws. Four different colored balls signify the prizes: yellow for 2nd prize, pink for 3rd prize, green for 4th prize, and blue for 5th prize. A final two-digit number is drawn to determine the bonus prize of 30 million baht*.
