China's Lottery Sales Decline in April Amidst High Base and Reduced Sports Events
En resumen
- China's lottery sales in April decreased by 6.4% year-on-year to 54.073 billion yuan.
- The Ministry of Finance attributed this to a high sales base in the previous year and fewer sports events, impacting scratch-off and sports lottery sales respectively.
- Cumulative sales for Jan-Apr also saw a 4.0% decline.
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China's Ministry of Finance released data showing a 6.4% year-on-year decrease in national lottery sales for April 2026, totaling 54.073 billion yuan. This decline is attributed to a higher sales base in the same period last year and a reduction in sports events, which affects sales of scratch-off and sports-guessing lotteries.
中新社北京5月25日电 (记者 赵建华)中国财政部25日公布的数据显示，今年4月份，全国共销售彩票540.73亿元(人民币，下同)，同比下降6.4%。财政部解释，主要原因是去年同期即开型彩票销量基数较高，以及今年有关体育赛事活动减少导致竞猜型彩票销量下降。其中，福利彩票机构销售179.58亿元，下降6.3%；体育彩票机构销售361.16亿元，下降6.4%。
1-4月累计，全国共销售彩票1980.33亿元，同比下降4.0%。其中，福利彩票机构销售663.60亿元，下降5.8%；体育彩票机构销售1316.72亿元，下降3.1%。
1-4月累计，与上年同期相比，全国7个省份彩票销量增长，其中河南、甘肃、吉林、西藏增加额较多；24个省份彩票销量下降，其中浙江、江苏、重庆、陕西下降额较多。
4月份，与上年同期相比，全国8个省份彩票销量增长，其中甘肃、安徽增加额较多；23个省份彩票销量下降，其中江苏、浙江、广东、重庆下降额较多。
财政部要求各级彩票机构，密切跟踪分析新情况新问题，加强彩票发行销售工作，确保市场平稳运行。各级财政部门要进一步加强彩票监管，积极创造良好的外部环境，维护市场秩序，促进彩票事业持续健康发展。(完)
Preguntas abiertas
- What specific sports events were reduced and how significantly did they impact sales?
- What measures will be taken by the Ministry of Finance and lottery institutions to address the sales decline?
- What is the projected outlook for lottery sales in the coming months?
- Are there any specific regional impacts or trends not detailed in the report?
