Foreigner claims enormous US$1.3 million Vietlott lottery victory in Ho Chi Minh City
A foreign national named C.S.Y. has become the latest winner of a significant Vietlott lottery jackpot, taking home a prize of approximately VNĐ32.6 billion (nearly US$1.3 million) in a Power 6/55 lottery draw.
The winning ticket was purchased at Vietlott's sales point at No.16 Nguyẽnh Quý Đức St, Bình Trư̆ng Ward, HCM City. The winning draw number was 1,212.
C.S.Y., who has been living and working in Vietnam for three years, attributes his win to both luck and persistence. He regularly purchased Vietlott lottery products, particularly Power 6/55 and Mega 6/45.
At the award ceremony held in HCM City by Vietlott, C.S.Y. donated VNĐ100 million to the Tâm Tài Việt Social Fund.
Foreigners winning the Vietlott Jackpot occur, but they appear to be relatively rare and not frequently reported by nationality beyond residency details. In 2019, another foreign winner, S.F.Y., a Chinese national, won the Mega 6/45 Jackpot worth over VNĐ26 billion.
C.S.Y. is one of the few international customers to have won the Vietlott Jackpot. However, details on the winners’ countries of origin are generally not publicly disclosed. Most publicly reported big jackpot winners are Vietnamese residents. There is no readily available data showing the frequency of foreigners winning compared to Vietnamese players.
The winner is required to pay personal income tax in HCM City, amounting to over VNĐ3.2 billion. Non-Vietnamese citizens who enter Vietnam legally are eligible to claim Vietlott lottery prizes if they win.
This latest win by a foreign national in Ho Chi Minh City highlights the potential for international players to strike it rich in Vietlott's lottery games. While the frequency of foreign jackpot winners may not be high, it serves as a testament to the opportunities available to all eligible players, regardless of nationality.
- The rise in international players participating in Vietlott's lottery games suggests an increasing interest in general-news regarding global finance, as demonstrated by C.S.Y.'s recent win.
- Laws regarding foreigners claiming lottery prizes in Vietnam allow for cross-border business transactions, as seen with C.S.Y.'s tax obligations following his significant win.
- In the complex landscape of modern lifestyle, advancements in AI could potentially accommodate international lottery draws like Vietlott, making the process more accessible for individuals across nations, speculatively increasing the frequency of foreign jackpot winners.
