China reported record lottery sales in 2023 of RMB579.70 billion (€74.28 billion), with strong annual performances by both the Welfare and Sports Lotteries.
The Welfare Lottery had a 31 per cent rise in annual sales to RMB194.44 billion, while the Sports Lottery had its highest annual sales at RMB385.26 billion, up by 39 per cent.
Total instant win sales doubled during the year to RMB119.02 billion, of which RMB55.79 billion came from the Welfare Lottery and RMB63.23 [...]