Taiwan Lottery to boost jackpots by NT$450 million for Mid-Autumn Festival

Taipei, Sept. 9 (CNA) Taiwan Lottery Co. announced Tuesday that it will increase the jackpots in several of its lotteries by a total of NT$450 million (US$14.81 million) to celebrate the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival and attract buyers.

Taiwan Lottery President Hsieh Chih-hong (謝志宏) told reporters that from Sept. 16, 100 extra NT$1 million bonus prizes will be offered in the most popular Lotto 6/49.

In the 6/49 draw, players pick six numbers from a total of 49. Those who match all six will win NT$1 million, or share the prize if there are multiple winners.

If not all 100 prizes are claimed, draws will continue until all are awarded or until Oct. 31, Hsieh said.

The Lotto 6/49 is drawn twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays.

From Sept. 27, Taiwan Lottery will also add prize money for Bingo Bingo over 16 consecutive days. During the promotion, payouts will rise from six times the bet to seven times, while "super number" winners will see prizes increased to NT$1,500 per bet, up from NT$1,200.

Meanwhile, the 39 Happy Lotto, drawn Monday through Saturday, will offer bonus prizes for 24 consecutive draws beginning Sept. 29. The payout for matching two numbers will increase from NT$1,125 to NT$1,500, Hsieh said.

He added that the enhanced jackpots are expected to boost Taiwan Lottery's revenue by NT$1.6-1.8 billion around the Mid-Autumn Festival, which falls on Oct. 6.