AA launches Rakhine lottery named "Arakan Laung Paw", first prize of 500 Lakh Kyats won by Kyauk Taw Township resident

Yangon, July 1 The Arakan People's Administrative Body, formed and led by the Arakan Army (AA), launched the Rakhine lottery named "Arakan Laung Paw" for the first time today, July 1st, and the first prize of 500 Lakh Kyats was won by Daw Ma Than Yi, a resident of Kyauk Taw Township, it has been learned. The opening ceremony for the first draw of "Arakan Laung Paw" (Rakhine Lottery) was held this afternoon and featured traditional Rakhine songs and dances. According to an AA statement, the winning number for the first prize was 323692, with a prize money of 500 Lakh Kyats. It was learned that Daw Ma Than Yi, who resides in Kyauk Taw Township, won this first prize, and one of the two "Arakan Laung Paw" lottery tickets she purchased was the winning ticket for the first prize. The winning number for the second prize was announced as 116482 with a prize money of 300 Lakh Kyats, and the winning number for the third prize was 079645 with a prize money of 200 Lakh Kyats. In addition, a total of 39 winning tickets were awarded, including 6 prizes of 50 Lakh Kyats, prizes of 20 Lakh Kyats, prizes of 10 Lakh Kyats, and prizes of 5 Lakh Kyats. Lottery tickets began to be sold in June, and today marked the first draw. The AA has announced that "Arakan Laung Paw" (Rakhine Lottery) will be held regularly on the first day of each month in the future. According to the AA, 50 percent of the proceeds from the lottery sales will be awarded as prizes, and the remaining 50 percent will be used for the health, education, and social development activities of the Arakan people. Winners will be able to collect their prize money from the Central Customs and Revenue Department, "Arakan Laung Paw" branch offices, and relevant township lottery ticket sales outlets, according to the announcement. To claim prize money, winners must present the original winning lottery ticket, a passport-sized photo, household registration, and a national identification card (NRC). Those without household registration and NRC must present an original recommendation letter from the relevant department or organization. If prize money is to be collected by proxy, a letter of authorization, the proxy's household registration, and NRC must be presented. The AA has warned that prize money will not be paid if the conditions are not met. Furthermore, it has been learned that prize money will only be paid if the original winning lottery ticket can be presented, and prize money will not be paid if the lottery ticket is torn or damaged, or if the winning numbers are incomplete. The AA has also announced that disputes such as lost lottery tickets, ownership disputes, or proof of purchase will not be considered. Winners are required to claim their prize money within one year from the date of the prize announcement. It has been notified that if the prize money is not claimed within the specified period, it will be confiscated as tax revenue. In addition, the AA has announced that the payment of prize money will be suspended if there are grounds to believe that the winner or the lottery ticket owner has committed any offense punishable under criminal law.