Lotteries are one of the most popular forms of gambling worldwide, and Asia is no exception. The continent’s large population and rich culture offer plenty of different games and jackpots to attract players from around the world. However, there are a few things you should keep in mind before entering any lottery.

One of the most popular lottery games in Asia is the 6 from 43 game, which offers a jackpot for matching all six of your selections and consolation prizes for those who match three or more. It’s a straightforward game, which you can play online or offline. In some countries, you can also bet on sports events and other popular entertainments.

In China, lotteries are big business – last year the state-run Sport and Welfare lotteries raked in 511bn yuan (about US$76 billion). But despite their popularity, they’re also an easy target for corruption. The Communist Party’s crackdown on gaming has even extended to state-sanctioned lotteries, with 14 officials in charge of the Guangxi Welfare Lottery being punished for embezzlement last year.