Lotteries in Different Countries Around the World

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Countries with national or state lotteries A lottery is a form of gambling that involves selling numbered tickets and awarding prizes to the holders of numbers drawn at random. Its legality and regulation vary from one country to another. While some governments outlaw it, others organize and endorse their own national or state-run lotteries. The … Read more

How Lotteries Began in the Philippines

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The beginning of lotteries in the Philippines The history of lotteries in the Philippines began in the early 19th century when private enterprises known as Empresa de Reales Loteria Espanolas de Filipinas, operating under the Spanish Government’s authority, conducted loterias as a means of generating revenues. Surprisingly, even the national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, participated … Read more