China lottery man loses US$1.4 million jackpot after shop boss claims cousin bought tickets

By South China Morning Post | Created at 2024-12-28 10:01:15 | Updated at 2024-12-29 01:22:42 15 hours ago
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A man in China whose 10 million yuan (US$1.4 million) lottery jackpot was falsely claimed by another person has won a lawsuit demanding the money back.

However, the man, surnamed Yao, has still not received his winnings after a five-year battle to secure his rights.

The case has attracted huge attention on mainland social media after it was reported by the Yangtze Evening News in mid-December.

The controversy involving Yao, who regularly buys lottery tickets, unfolded in Xian, northwestern China.

On July 17, 2019, Yao transferred 20 yuan (US$2.8) to a lottery shop owner, surnamed Wang, trusting him to buy two tickets for him.

Wang randomly chose two tickets for Yao before sending photos of the tickets to him via a social media platform to confirm Yao’s purchase.

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