整蛊彩票热销、体彩中心严正声明，如何破除“假彩票”链条？

Core Viewpoint - The recent emergence of counterfeit scratch-off lottery tickets, marketed as "prank lottery tickets," is disrupting the lottery market and raising legal concerns regarding their sale and potential for public deception [1][4][11]. Group 1: Market Impact - The National Sports General Administration's lottery management center has reported incidents of individuals attempting to redeem these counterfeit tickets, which are designed to mimic legitimate lottery tickets [1][4]. - E-commerce platforms continue to sell these "prank lottery tickets," with significant sales volumes, despite warnings that they are not redeemable [1][7]. Group 2: Legal and Regulatory Concerns - The sale of these counterfeit tickets is illegal, as they violate various laws including the Lottery Management Regulations and the Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China [11][12]. - Legal experts emphasize that both buyers and sellers of these counterfeit tickets can face legal consequences, as possessing or attempting to redeem them constitutes a violation of the law [12][13]. Group 3: Consumer Awareness - There is a need for increased public awareness regarding the identification of legitimate lottery tickets versus counterfeit ones, as many consumers may be easily deceived [4][7]. - The lottery industry is urging consumers to purchase tickets only from authorized retail outlets to avoid falling victim to scams [7][11].