Proceeds from year-end jumbo lottery will be distributed to Kumamoto for 4 billion yen to support disaster-stricken areas

It was revealed on the 21st that a total of approximately 4 billion yen of the proceeds from the year-end jumbo lottery, which will be sold starting in November, will be prioritized in distribution to Kumamoto Prefecture and Kumamoto City in order to support the areas affected by the Kumamoto Earthquake. Used for recovery and reconstruction projects in disaster-stricken areas. The decision was made by the National Autonomous Lottery Affairs Council, which is made up of the local governments that sell the tickets.

All damaged railways have been restored two and a half months after the Kumamoto earthquake

The year-end jumbo lottery ticket will be on sale from November 24th to December 25th. The total sales amount is 183 billion yen, including the "Year-end Jumbo" and "Year-end Jumbo Mini." Of this amount, 10 billion yen was earmarked to support disaster-stricken areas. Proceeds after deducting winnings are expected to be approximately 4 billion yen. Call for support for the disaster-stricken areas through storefronts and posters.

Lotteries are sold by prefectures and designated cities across the country, and the proceeds are shared. This is an independent financial resource for local governments and can be used for a wide range of projects. During the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake, the funds were given priority to disaster-stricken areas and used for road and farmland restoration work.