In 1951, Taiwan turned shopping receipts into lottery tickets; 75 years later, people still keep every note in hopes of winning millions | World News

In 1951, Taiwan turned shopping receipts into lottery tickets; 75 years later, people still keep every note in hopes of winning millions | World News

For most people, shopping receipts quickly disappear into wallets, pockets, or trash bins. However, in Taiwan, that little piece of paper has a completely different effect. Routine purchases in supermarkets, cafes or clothing stores can also become opportunities to enter a national lottery, where receipts could potentially win thousands of dollars. The idea may seem … Read more