Lottery tickets have grown in popularity among young people, often used as gifts and featured on social media, with influencers sharing images of large prizes.
Last year, the number of lottery-related companies increased by 4,512, the highest growth rate in ten years, according to CCTV, citing data from Chinese company information provider Tianyancha.
In China, gambling is generally prohibited, except for the China Sports Lottery and the China Welfare Lottery, which include traditional lotteries with number selection and scratch cards.
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