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China's Double Color Ball Lottery Awards Record-Breaking $92 Million Jackpot to 136 Lucky Winners

136 Lucky Winners Share $92 Million Jackpot in China's Double Color Ball Lottery

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7 February 2024

Over 130 million people across China tuned in to the recent Double Color Ball lottery draw, an event that created a sensation with a staggering 6.8 billion yuan ($92 million) jackpot. In what has been dubbed the "luckiest lottery" by Chinese media, 136 lucky winners shared the record-breaking prize, the largest in the history of China's lottery.

The draw took place on February 6, marking the end of the Year of the Rabbit in the Chinese zodiac calendar. The winning numbers were 05, 01, 46, winning a total of 136 first-place prizes. These 136 winning tickets were sold across China, with 134 of them being sold in the Guizhou province, and all but one of these 134 first-place winning tickets sold at a single betting site in the city of Anshun. This led to rumors of foul play and insider trading, with some Weibo users calling for greater transparency in the Chinese lottery system.

Despite these rumors, the massive jackpot has nonetheless caught the attention of many in China, reviving a national fascination with lotteries and dreams of striking it rich. The jackpot, which is equivalent to $92 million, was the first billion-dollar prize of the year in China and the 40th time that a billion-dollar prize has been awarded in the Double Color Ball lottery since it was first launched in 1987.

This recent draw was also the 73rd time that a jackpot of over 100 million yuan ($14.4 million) has been awarded in China's lottery history. The latest jackpot ranks 68th on the list of the largest Chinese lottery jackpots of all time.

The lottery craze that has swept across China has led to a spike in online searches for information on how to play and strategies to increase the chances of winning. Many online users have shared their dreams of striking it rich and changing their lives with the jackpot windfall.

Despite the excitement generated by the massive jackpot, there are also concerns about the impact of gambling on Chinese society. Some Weibo users have raised concerns about the social and economic impact of gambling addiction, and have called for greater regulation and control of the Chinese lottery system. In response to these concerns, China's Ministry of Civil Affairs has stated that it will strengthen its oversight of the lottery market and take steps to prevent fraud and gambling addiction.

The Double Color Ball lottery is one of the most popular forms of gambling in China, with millions of people participating in draws every week. The lottery operates under the supervision of the Chinese government, with the proceeds from ticket sales going towards funding public welfare projects and social programs.

While some are critical of the lottery system, many others see it as a legitimate form of entertainment and a way to help fund public projects. For those lucky enough to win the jackpot, it can be a life-changing moment, one that has the potential to bring immense wealth and new opportunities.

As the winner(s) comes forward to collect their winnings, the excitement and intrigue around the Double Color Ball lottery will continue to capture the imagination of millions of Chinese citizens, who will be eagerly awaiting the next big jackpot.

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