Group 1 - The total lottery sales in China for 2024 are projected to be 623.49 billion yuan, with welfare lottery sales at 207.96 billion yuan and sports lottery sales at 415.53 billion yuan [1][2] - The total amount raised for public welfare through lottery funds in 2024 is expected to be 161.03 billion yuan [1][2] - The distribution of lottery public welfare funds is split equally between central and local governments, with specific allocations for social welfare and sports initiatives [1] Group 2 - The central government has allocated 79.36 billion yuan for lottery public welfare fund expenditures in 2024 [2] - The allocation includes 49.65 billion yuan for the National Social Security Fund, 21.44 billion yuan for central special lottery public welfare projects, and 4.14 billion yuan each for the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the National Sports Administration [2] - The funds are aimed at enhancing social welfare programs, supporting the elderly, disabled, and children, and promoting national fitness and competitive sports [2]

Core Points - A dispute has arisen over the ownership of a lottery ticket worth over 7 million yuan sold at a sports lottery station in Jiangbei District, Chongqing [1][9] - The ticket was sold on August 2, with the winning amount reaching approximately 7.48 million yuan, including additional bonuses [9] - The store owner, Qiu, claims that the ticket should belong to her as she paid for it upfront, while the individual, Zhang, who provided the numbers through a WeChat group, is also claiming ownership [7][9] Summary by Sections Incident Overview - A lottery ticket sold at a specific sports lottery station in Jiangbei District won a prize exceeding 7 million yuan, leading to a fierce dispute over its ownership [1][9] - The ticket was sold on August 2, with the total winning amount reported at 7,483,099 yuan [9] Claims and Transactions - Qiu, the store owner, stated that she initially paid for the ticket and that Zhang, the individual who provided the numbers, was supposed to reimburse her [7] - Qiu mentioned that Zhang had provided numbers four times in a WeChat group, but there was one instance where she did not purchase due to lack of funds [6][7] Legal Proceedings - The Chongqing Sports Lottery Management Center has acknowledged the dispute and is investigating the claims of both parties [9][10] - Zhang has initiated legal action regarding the ownership of the winning ticket, and a court has temporarily frozen the prize money pending a judicial decision [9]

中国财政部20日公布的数据显示，7月份，全国共销售彩票519.49亿元(人民币，下同)，同比下降5.0%。 财政部解释，主要是受去年同期欧洲杯赛事影响，竞猜型彩票销量基数较高。其中，福利彩票机构销售 179.28亿元，同比增长1.7%；体育彩票机构销售340.22亿元，同比下降8.1%。 1-7月累计，与上年同期相比，全国20个省份彩票销量实现增长，其中山东、湖北、河南增加额较多； 11个省份彩票销量下降，其中江西、四川、贵州下降额较多。 财政部要求各级彩票机构，密切跟踪分析新情况新问题，加强彩票发行销售工作，确保市场平稳运行。 各级财政部门要进一步加强彩票监管，积极创造良好的外部环境，维护市场秩序，促进彩票事业持续健 康发展。(完) （文章来源：中国新闻网） 7月份，与上年同期相比，全国8个省份彩票销量实现增长，其中河南、新疆、山东增加额较多；23个省 份彩票销量下降，其中浙江、江苏、湖南下降额较多。 1-7月累计，全国共销售彩票3698.03亿元，同比增长1.8%。其中，福利彩票机构销售1250.37亿元，同比 增长1.9%；体育彩票机构销售2447.66亿元，同比增长1.8%。 ...

Core Insights - The Ministry of Finance reported that in the first seven months of this year, the total lottery sales in the country reached 369.803 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 1.8% [1] - Welfare lottery sales amounted to 125.037 billion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 1.9%, while sports lottery sales were 244.766 billion yuan, also showing a growth of 1.8% [1] - In July alone, total lottery sales were 51.949 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 5%, primarily due to the high sales base from the previous year's European Cup event [1] Welfare Lottery - Welfare lottery sales in July reached 17.928 billion yuan, marking a year-on-year growth of 1.7% [1] Sports Lottery - Sports lottery sales in July were 34.022 billion yuan, which represents a year-on-year decline of 8.1% [1]

Core Insights - In July, the total lottery sales in China reached 51.949 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 2.706 billion yuan, or 5.0%, primarily due to the high sales base from the European Cup last year [2] - Welfare lottery sales amounted to 17.928 billion yuan, an increase of 0.293 billion yuan, or 1.7% year-on-year [2] - Sports lottery sales were 34.022 billion yuan, a decrease of 2.999 billion yuan, or 8.1% year-on-year [2] Cumulative Sales Data - From January to July, total lottery sales reached 369.803 billion yuan, an increase of 6.670 billion yuan, or 1.8% year-on-year [2] - Welfare lottery sales for the same period totaled 125.037 billion yuan, an increase of 2.383 billion yuan, or 1.9% year-on-year [2] - Sports lottery sales during this period were 244.766 billion yuan, an increase of 4.287 billion yuan, or 1.8% year-on-year [2]

National Lottery Sales Overview - In July, the total lottery sales in the country reached 51.949 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 2.706 billion yuan, representing a decline of 5.0%, primarily due to the high sales base from the previous year's European Cup event [1] - Cumulative lottery sales from January to July amounted to 369.803 billion yuan, an increase of 6.670 billion yuan, or 1.8% year-on-year [1] Lottery Sales by Type - In July, sales of different lottery types were as follows: - Lotto-type lottery sales were 15.196 billion yuan, up by 2.69 billion yuan, or 1.8% - Betting-type lottery sales were 21.916 billion yuan, down by 6.255 billion yuan, or 22.2% - Instant lottery sales were 10.969 billion yuan, up by 3.170 billion yuan, or 40.7% - Keno lottery sales were 3.868 billion yuan, up by 1.10 billion yuan, or 2.9% [3] - Cumulative sales from January to July for each type were: - Lotto-type: 104.551 billion yuan, down by 0.47 billion yuan, or 0.4% - Betting-type: 162.173 billion yuan, up by 0.79 billion yuan, or 0.1% - Instant lottery: 78.928 billion yuan, up by 7.544 billion yuan, or 10.6% - Keno: 24.149 billion yuan, down by 0.484 billion yuan, or 2.0% [3] Regional Lottery Sales Performance - In July, 8 provinces saw an increase in lottery sales, with notable increases in Henan, Xinjiang, and Shandong, which rose by 0.29 billion yuan, 0.17 billion yuan, and 0.17 billion yuan respectively [5] - From January to July, 20 provinces experienced growth in lottery sales, with significant increases in Shandong, Hubei, and Henan, which rose by 1.51 billion yuan, 1.14 billion yuan, and 0.93 billion yuan respectively [5]

Core Insights - In July, total lottery sales in China reached 51.949 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 2.706 billion yuan, or 5.0%, primarily due to the high sales base from the previous year's UEFA Euro Championship [1] - Cumulative lottery sales from January to July amounted to 369.803 billion yuan, an increase of 6.670 billion yuan, or 1.8% year-on-year [1] Sales Breakdown - In July, welfare lottery sales were 17.928 billion yuan, an increase of 0.293 billion yuan, or 1.7% year-on-year, while sports lottery sales were 34.022 billion yuan, a decrease of 2.999 billion yuan, or 8.1% [1] - For the first seven months, welfare lottery sales totaled 125.037 billion yuan, up by 2.383 billion yuan, or 1.9%, while sports lottery sales reached 244.766 billion yuan, an increase of 4.287 billion yuan, or 1.8% [1] Lottery Type Performance - In July, sales of different lottery types included: - Lotto digital lottery: 15.196 billion yuan, up by 0.269 billion yuan, or 1.8% - Guessing lottery: 21.916 billion yuan, down by 6.255 billion yuan, or 22.2% - Instant lottery: 10.969 billion yuan, up by 3.170 billion yuan, or 40.7% - Keno lottery: 3.868 billion yuan, up by 0.110 billion yuan, or 2.9% [3] - Cumulative sales from January to July for different lottery types were: - Lotto digital lottery: 104.551 billion yuan, down by 0.470 billion yuan, or 0.4% - Guessing lottery: 162.173 billion yuan, up by 0.079 billion yuan, or 0.1% - Instant lottery: 78.928 billion yuan, up by 7.544 billion yuan, or 10.6% - Keno lottery: 24.149 billion yuan, down by 0.484 billion yuan, or 2.0% [3] Regional Sales Trends - In July, eight provinces saw an increase in lottery sales, with notable increases in Henan, Xinjiang, and Shandong, which rose by 0.290 billion yuan, 0.170 billion yuan, and 0.170 billion yuan respectively [5] - From January to July, 20 provinces experienced growth in lottery sales, with significant increases in Shandong, Hubei, and Henan, which rose by 1.51 billion yuan, 1.14 billion yuan, and 0.93 billion yuan respectively [5] Regulatory Insights - Lottery institutions are advised to closely monitor new situations and strengthen sales efforts to ensure market stability. Financial departments are encouraged to enhance lottery regulation and create a favorable external environment for the sustainable development of the lottery industry [5]

Core Insights - In July, the total lottery sales in China reached 51.949 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 2.706 billion yuan, or 5.0%, primarily due to the high sales base from the previous year's UEFA European Championship [1] - Welfare lottery sales amounted to 17.928 billion yuan, showing a year-on-year increase of 0.293 billion yuan, or 1.7% [1] - Sports lottery sales were 34.022 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 2.999 billion yuan, or 8.1% [1] - Cumulatively, from January to July, total lottery sales reached 369.803 billion yuan, an increase of 6.670 billion yuan, or 1.8% year-on-year [1]

National Lottery Sales Overview - In July, total lottery sales reached 51.949 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 2.706 billion yuan, or 5.0%, primarily due to the high sales base from the previous year's UEFA European Championship [2][4] - Welfare lottery sales amounted to 17.928 billion yuan, an increase of 0.293 billion yuan, or 1.7% year-on-year [2][4] - Sports lottery sales were 34.022 billion yuan, a decrease of 2.999 billion yuan, or 8.1% year-on-year [2][4] Cumulative Sales Data - From January to July, total lottery sales reached 369.803 billion yuan, an increase of 6.670 billion yuan, or 1.8% year-on-year [2] - Welfare lottery sales for the same period were 125.037 billion yuan, up by 2.383 billion yuan, or 1.9% year-on-year [2] - Sports lottery sales totaled 244.766 billion yuan, an increase of 4.287 billion yuan, or 1.8% year-on-year [2] Sales by Lottery Type - In July, sales of different lottery types were as follows: - Lotto and digital lottery sales were 15.196 billion yuan, an increase of 0.269 billion yuan, or 1.8% [4] - Betting-type lottery sales were 21.916 billion yuan, a decrease of 6.255 billion yuan, or 22.2% [4] - Instant lottery sales were 10.969 billion yuan, an increase of 3.170 billion yuan, or 40.7% [4] - Keno lottery sales were 3.868 billion yuan, an increase of 0.110 billion yuan, or 2.9% [4] - Cumulatively, from January to July, sales by type were: - Lotto and digital lottery: 104.551 billion yuan, a decrease of 0.047 billion yuan, or 0.4% [4] - Betting-type lottery: 162.173 billion yuan, an increase of 0.0079 billion yuan, or 0.1% [4] - Instant lottery: 78.928 billion yuan, an increase of 7.544 billion yuan, or 10.6% [4] - Keno lottery: 24.149 billion yuan, a decrease of 0.048 billion yuan, or 2.0% [4] Regional Sales Performance - In July, 8 provinces saw an increase in lottery sales, with notable increases in Henan (0.29 billion yuan), Xinjiang (0.17 billion yuan), and Shandong (0.17 billion yuan) [6] - Conversely, 23 provinces experienced declines, with significant drops in Zhejiang (0.59 billion yuan), Jiangsu (0.48 billion yuan), and Hunan (0.33 billion yuan) [6] - From January to July, 20 provinces reported increased sales, with Shandong (1.51 billion yuan), Hubei (1.14 billion yuan), and Henan (0.93 billion yuan) leading the growth [6] - 11 provinces saw declines, with the largest decreases in Jiangxi (0.54 billion yuan), Sichuan (0.47 billion yuan), and Guizhou (0.36 billion yuan) [6]

Group 1 - The "Sports Lottery Community Activity" will commence on August 17, 2025, at Wanda Plaza in Dongba, Chaoyang District, Beijing, promoting sports and public welfare through community engagement [1] - The event will run until November and aims to encourage public participation in sports, particularly targeting young residents through fun and accessible activities [1][5] - The theme of the event is "Step Forward for a Colorful Life, Everyone's Sports, Lottery Benefits the People," emphasizing the integration of sports and lottery initiatives to support public health [1] Group 2 - The event will feature exhibitions showcasing public welfare projects funded by lottery proceeds, highlighting the importance of the lottery in supporting sports development [3] - Clear messaging will be displayed at the event to promote responsible lottery purchasing and protect minors from gambling, reinforcing the lottery's commitment to social responsibility [3] - Interactive areas will be set up at the event, including games and opportunities to win promotional items, enhancing community engagement and excitement [5]