Chinese man loses US$130,000 on lottery tickets, sues shop, authorities for ‘illegal process’

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Alice YanFebruary 12, 2026 at 02:00 AM

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A Chinese man, identified as He, is suing a lottery sales agent and the lottery management centre in Hefei, Anhui province, after losing 900,000 yuan (US$130,000) on lottery tickets in September 2023. He purchased the tickets through a certified sales agent, Zhang, via a social media app, transferring money to Zhang's account who then bought the tickets and sent He images of them. He is demanding the return of his wager with interest, claiming an "illegal process." The Baohe District People’s Court of Hefei rejected He's request earlier this month, leading to widespread discussion on Chinese social media.

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