1-8月累计，乐透数字型彩票销售1195.94亿元，同比减少1.89亿元，下降0.2%；竞猜型彩票销售1860.84 亿元，同比减少33.85亿元，下降1.8%；即开型彩票销售896.49亿元，同比增加99.70亿元，增长12.5%； 基诺型彩票销售278.76亿元，同比减少6.94亿元，下降2.4%。1-8月，乐透数字型、竞猜型、即开型、基 诺型彩票销售量分别占彩票销售总量的28.2%、44.0%、21.2%、6.6%。视频型彩票销售0.0122亿元，同 比增加0.0029亿元。 据财政部网站消息，财政部发布2025年8月份全国彩票销售情况。 全国彩票销售情况 8月份，全国共销售彩票534.01亿元，同比减少9.67亿元，下降1.8%，主要受去年同期奥运赛事影响， 竞猜型彩票销量基数较高。其中，福利彩票机构销售172.74亿元，同比减少4.62亿元，下降2.6%；体育 彩票机构销售361.27亿元，同比减少5.06亿元，下降1.4%。 1-8月累计，全国共销售彩票4232.04亿元，同比增加57.03亿元，增长1.4%。其中，福利彩票机构销售 1423.12亿元，同比增加19.21亿元，增长1.4%；体育彩 ...

财政部公布2025年8月份全国彩票销售情况。 8月份，乐透数字型彩票销售150.43亿元，同比增加2.81亿元，增长1.9%；竞猜型彩票销售239.11亿元， 同比减少34.64亿元，下降12.7%；即开型彩票销售107.21亿元，同比增加24.26亿元，增长29.2%；基诺 型彩票销售37.26亿元，同比减少2.11亿元，下降5.4%。8月份，乐透数字型、竞猜型、即开型、基诺型 彩票销售量分别占彩票销售总量的28.1%、44.8%、20.1%、7.0%。视频型彩票销售0.0030亿元，同比增 加0.0018亿元。 1-8月累计，乐透数字型彩票销售1195.94亿元，同比减少1.89亿元，下降0.2%；竞猜型彩票销售1860.84 亿元，同比减少33.85亿元，下降1.8%；即开型彩票销售896.49亿元，同比增加99.70亿元，增长12.5%； 基诺型彩票销售278.76亿元，同比减少6.94亿元，下降2.4%。1-8月，乐透数字型、竞猜型、即开型、基 诺型彩票销售量分别占彩票销售总量的28.2%、44.0%、21.2%、6.6%。视频型彩票销售0.0122亿元，同 比增加0.0029亿元。 三、分地区彩票 ...

智通财经APP获悉，9月24日，财政部发布数据，8月份，全国共销售彩票534.01亿元，同比减少9.67亿 元，下降1.8%，主要受去年同期奥运赛事影响，竞猜型彩票销量基数较高。其中，福利彩票机构销售 172.74亿元，同比减少4.62亿元，下降2.6%；体育彩票机构销售361.27亿元，同比减少5.06亿元，下降 1.4%。 原文如下： 二、分类型彩票销售情况 8月份，乐透数字型彩票销售150.43亿元，同比增加2.81亿元，增长1.9%；竞猜型彩票销售239.11亿元， 同比减少34.64亿元，下降12.7%；即开型彩票销售107.21亿元，同比增加24.26亿元，增长29.2%；基诺 型彩票销售37.26亿元，同比减少2.11亿元，下降5.4%。8月份，乐透数字型、竞猜型、即开型、基诺型 彩票销售量分别占彩票销售总量的28.1%、44.8%、20.1%、7.0%。视频型彩票销售0.0030亿元，同比增 加0.0018亿元。 1-8月累计，乐透数字型彩票销售1195.94亿元，同比减少1.89亿元，下降0.2%；竞猜型彩票销售1860.84 亿元，同比减少33.85亿元，下降1.8%；即开型彩票销售896 ...

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]

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]

Core Viewpoint - China's lottery sales reached a historical high in the first half of 2025, with total sales of 317.85 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 3% [1][2]. Group 1: Lottery Sales Overview - In the first half of 2025, the total lottery sales in China amounted to 317.85 billion yuan, marking a historical record [1]. - The growth rate of lottery sales has gradually slowed down, with a significant increase of 36.5% in 2023, followed by a decrease to 7.6% in 2024, and further down to 3% in the first half of 2025 [1]. - The lottery sales revenue has consistently increased since 2021, recovering from a dip below 400 billion yuan in 2020 due to regulatory changes and the pandemic [1]. Group 2: Distribution of Lottery Sales - The China Welfare Lottery Management Center and the Sports Lottery Management Center are the two main institutions responsible for lottery issuance [2]. - In the first half of 2025, the Welfare Lottery generated sales of 107.11 billion yuan (up 2.0%), while the Sports Lottery sales reached 210.74 billion yuan (up 3.6%) [2]. - Among different types of lottery sales, the sales of betting-type and instant lottery tickets showed growth, while the sales of lottery number games and Keno tickets experienced slight declines [2]. Group 3: Purpose of Lottery Funds - The primary purpose of issuing lotteries is to raise funds for social welfare and sports, with a portion of the sales revenue allocated to public welfare funds [3]. - The distribution of lottery public welfare funds is managed according to government regulations, with 50% allocated to central and local governments for social welfare and sports initiatives [3]. - Recent disclosures indicate that in 2024, Beijing's lottery sales reached 17.515 billion yuan, with 2.905 billion yuan retained for local public welfare funds and 2.221 billion yuan allocated for distribution [3].

Core Insights - The total lottery sales in China for the first half of this year reached 317.85 billion yuan, marking a year-on-year growth of 3% and setting a historical record for lottery sales in the first half of the year [1][2] - The growth rate of lottery sales has been gradually slowing down in recent years, with a significant drop from 36.5% in 2023 to 7.6% in 2024, and further down to 3% in the first half of this year [1] Lottery Sales Breakdown - The sales from the Welfare Lottery reached 107.11 billion yuan, showing a year-on-year increase of 2.0%, while Sports Lottery sales amounted to 210.74 billion yuan, with a growth of 3.6% [2] - Among different types of lottery sales, the sales of betting-type and instant lottery tickets increased, while the sales of lottery number games and Keno tickets experienced slight declines [2] - Betting-type lottery sales totaled 140.26 billion yuan, up by 4.7%, and instant lottery sales were 67.96 billion yuan, increasing by 6.9%. Conversely, lottery number game sales were 89.36 billion yuan, down by 0.8%, and Keno sales were 20.28 billion yuan, down by 2.8% [2] Regional Performance - Out of 31 provinces, 26 reported an increase in lottery sales compared to the same period last year, with notable increases in Shandong, Hubei, Guangdong, and Chongqing [2] - The purpose of issuing lotteries is to raise funds for social welfare and sports, with a portion of the sales revenue allocated to public welfare funds, which are distributed equally between central and local governments [2] Future Projections - Local governments, such as Beijing, have begun to disclose their lottery public welfare fund collection and distribution plans for 2024, indicating a proactive approach to managing lottery revenues [3]

Core Viewpoint - The lottery industry is experiencing a decline in profitability, leading many companies to close their lottery stores despite initial high expectations for revenue generation from lottery sales [2][5][20]. Sales Performance - In May, the national lottery sales reached 57.036 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 9.418 billion yuan, representing a growth of 19.8% [4]. - The sales breakdown for May shows that: - Lotto digital lottery sales were 16.212 billion yuan, up 3.2% year-on-year - Betting lottery sales were 25.752 billion yuan, up 20.4% year-on-year - Instant lottery sales were 11.341 billion yuan, up 67.8% year-on-year [4]. Market Dynamics - The surge in instant lottery sales has attracted numerous individuals and companies to open lottery stores, particularly in large shopping malls [5][20]. - However, the profitability of these stores varies significantly due to differences in foot traffic and consumer behavior across different shopping venues [5][20]. Operational Challenges - The operational costs for lottery stores in commercial complexes are high, with monthly rents exceeding 10,000 yuan and initial setup costs around 400,000 yuan [11][13]. - Despite high sales potential, the average monthly sales for these stores are around 300,000 yuan, leading to a commission income of approximately 24,000 yuan, which is insufficient to cover costs [13][21]. Supply Chain Issues - The supply of instant lottery tickets has faced constraints, particularly from April 2024, exacerbating the operational difficulties for lottery stores [15][21]. - Frequent stock shortages have resulted in customer loss and increased operational complexity, with sales dropping by 20% after the Spring Festival in 2025 [16]. Industry Trends - The lottery industry saw a peak in sales around 2023-2024, but many companies began exiting the market after realizing unsatisfactory financial returns and inadequate support from management [20][21]. - The decline in average transaction value per customer has been a significant factor in the decision to close stores, particularly in high-rent areas where foot traffic has decreased [21][22]. Regulatory Environment - Companies face challenges related to compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, which complicates operations and can lead to significant financial losses due to delays in approvals for new sales points [22].

Core Insights - The company decided to close several lottery stores due to continuous losses since last year, with no month showing profitability [2] - The sales of instant lottery tickets, which accounted for 90% of total sales, have been declining since April 2024, despite a temporary spike in May due to base effect [2][11] - The overall lottery sales in May reached 57.036 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 19.8%, driven by sports events and low sales in the previous year [2][3] Sales Performance - In May, the sales figures for different lottery types were as follows: - Lotto digital lottery: 16.212 billion yuan, up 3.2% year-on-year - Guessing lottery: 25.752 billion yuan, up 20.4% year-on-year - Instant lottery: 11.341 billion yuan, up 67.8% year-on-year [3] Market Dynamics - The lottery industry saw a surge in new entrants due to the rapid growth of instant lottery sales in previous years, leading to increased competition and store closures [4] - Many businesses viewed lottery stores as fixed-income investments, but the actual revenue from sales commissions (7-8% of sales) proved insufficient to cover operational costs [4][5] Cost Structure - The company invested over one million yuan in store renovations and operations, but revenue could not cover these costs [5] - The average monthly cost per store is approximately 33,000 yuan, while average monthly sales are around 30,000 yuan, leading to a significant shortfall [9] Operational Challenges - High management costs in commercial complexes, including rent over 10,000 yuan/month and renovation costs of 30,000 to 50,000 yuan, further strain profitability [8] - The supply shortage of instant lottery tickets in 2024 exacerbated operational difficulties, leading to a 20% drop in sales [11] Industry Trends - The lottery industry experienced a peak in sales in 2024, but many businesses faced disappointing financial returns and chose to exit the market after a short period [14][15] - The decline in average spending per customer and reduced foot traffic in high-rent areas contributed to the decision to close stores [15][16] Regulatory Issues - The company faced challenges with regulatory approvals, which delayed operations and resulted in significant financial losses [16]