Is the lottery illegal?

Legal analysis: Lottery issued with the approval of relevant state departments is legal, while gambling is illegal in China, and they are different. Lottery, also called lottery, is a way to raise money by drawing lots to win prizes, not gambling.

Legal basis: Article 3 of the Regulations on Lottery Management: Welfare lottery and sports lottery are licensed in the State Council. It is forbidden to issue other lottery tickets without the permission of the State Council. It is forbidden to issue and sell overseas lottery tickets in People's Republic of China (PRC).