In a nation where the mountains are steep and the plains roll to the Mekong River, Laos cultivates a unique tradition of lottery games. And on October 30, 2566, that tradition added a new chapter to its narrative with the release of lottery results that stirred a sense of hope in participants.
While the thrill of winning can be a powerful incentive, it’s important to remember that the lottery is a form of gambling — and that means that the scales of luck could tip either way at any time. That’s why it’s important to be mindful of your spending habits and to play responsibly, with a sense of awareness that could prevent you from getting into financial trouble.
The office of Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith sent a directive on Aug. 17 urging the Ministry of Finance, which oversees the country’s legal state lottery, to work with the police to better manage the problem, sources told RFA’s Lao Service. The directive states that drawing times for the state lottery will be reduced from two to one a week and that tickets sold through short messaging services and informal football lotteries will also be closed down.
The Laos Lottery app allows users to check lottery results in the palm of their hands, even when they are away from home. It also offers a variety of other features such as checking winners’ bills and finding lottery claim centers. Designed for Android 4.4 and above, the app requires no internet connection to function. Its developer, New Concept Consulting, has stated that its privacy policy covers the use of data collected on the app and that it is only used for the purpose intended.
