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The Receipt Lottery: Don’t Throw That Paper Away
February 25, 2025

The Receipt Lottery: Don’t Throw That Paper Away

Every purchase in Taiwan is a lottery ticket. Yes, even that 7-11 water bottle. You could be throwing away 10 million NTD.

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What is it?

The Uniform Invoice Lottery (統一發票) was created to encourage businesses to report taxes. It legally obligates them to give you a receipt. That receipt has an 8-digit number.

The Prizes

  • Special Prize: 10 Million NTD (~$300k USD)
  • Grand Prize: 2 Million NTD
  • First Prize: 200k NTD
  • ...down to: 200 NTD (minimum prize)

How to Play

  1. Keep the Receipts: Don't bin them.
  2. Draw Dates: 25th of every odd month (Jan, Mar, May...).
  3. Check: Use an app like "Colibri" or "Invos" to scan the QR code. It tells you instantly if you won.
  4. Claim: Go to any 7-11 for small prizes. They give you cash or store credit.

Can Foreigners Win?

YES. As long as you have the physical paper receipt, you can claim the money.

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