Taiwan Lottery Co today announced that it is to increase the jackpots in several lotteries by a total of NT$450 million (US$14.81 million) to celebrate the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival and attract buyers.
Taiwan Lottery president Hsieh Chih-hong (謝志宏) told reporters that from Tuesday next week, 100 extra NT$1 million bonus prizes would be offered in the most popular Lotto 6/49.
In the 6/49 draw, players pick six numbers from a total of 49. Those who match all six will win NT$1 million, or share the prize if there are multiple winners.
Photo: Cheng Chi-fang, Taipei Times
If all 100 prizes have not been claimed, draws will continue until all have been awarded or until Oct. 31, Hsieh said.
The Lotto 6/49 is drawn twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays.
From Sept. 27, Taiwan Lottery is to also add prize money for Bingo Bingo over 16 consecutive days.
During the promotion, payouts would rise from six times the bet to seven times, while "super number" winners will see prizes increased to NT$1,500 per bet, up from NT$1,200.
Meanwhile, the 39 Happy Lotto, drawn Monday through Saturday, is to offer bonus prizes for 24 consecutive draws beginning on Sept. 29.
The payout for matching two numbers would increase from NT$1,125 to NT$1,500, Hsieh said.
He added that the enhanced jackpots are expected to boost Taiwan Lottery's revenue by NT$1.6 billion to NT$1.8 billion around the Mid-Autumn Festival, which falls on Oct. 6.
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