As a cold snap covers parts of Taiwan, things are heating up for one local couple.Thanks to the barking dog at the lottery shop, they won a nice payday from the scratch lottery.
When the couple was out on the town in New Taipei City on Wednesday, they made a quick stop at a local store, according to Taiwanese lottery operator Taiwan Lottery Corporation.To do what dogs do, the shopkeeper's dog companion started barking, getting the couple's attention.
If it wasn't for the dog, I might not have bought a lottery ticket at the store.As a result, they made a fortune of NT$100 million (US$33,132).
Barking on the moon
An unidentified couple in their mid-50s took the barking of a dog as a sign to buy a lottery ticket.They chose the Super Red Envelope.This scratch lottery is the same one that recently gave someone TWD200 million (US$6) and a new Mercedes SUV.
They didn't win the TWD2000 million (US$658,200) top prize the lottery offers, but the couple should be happy with the outcome nonetheless.Tickets cost about $1 each and net prize money was over $65.
Media Outlet Focus Taiwan shed some light on why barking dogs may have led to purchases.He explains that Mandarin has a name for the sound of a barking dog, "wan", which is similar to the word "prosperity".
That's why the couple thought the dog's barking was a good sign to buy tickets.At least, this is the story the store owner gave to Taiwanese lottery officials.
Some people get the chance to participate in the lottery at a unique location.But if it leads to winning, there's nothing wrong with that.There was also a Taiwanese man who won the Super Red Envelope after smiling.
A store in Taichung was decorated with Buddha statues and welcomed visitors.This week, the statue "smiled" at a visitor, who confidently bought a ticket after hearing the story.
As a result, he was able to get one million Taiwan dollars.This idol was given to him by a former lottery winner and may have the power to bring good luck.
talk to the moon
These wins are nice, but they are no match for the jackpot in last Friday's Taiwan Lottery 6/49 draw. With a jackpot of more than NT$2 million (US$660 million), I was able to hit all six numbers with one ticket.
There were many other winners who got 4 or 5 numbers right and won various prizes.They were able to collect from TWD2,000 to 172 million (US$465 to US$57,135).
The Lunar New Year holiday will start from January 1th to 20th.Taiwan's lottery has responded by increasing prizes on some lotteries, and players are already winning big.
Among them, "Super Red Envelope" is popular due to its high prize money.So far, one first prize of NT$1 million (US$2000) and two second prizes of NT$65 million and an SUV have been won.In addition, 8200 people have won the third prize of NT$1 million (US$2).
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