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Q. How can I earn [MP Points]?
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You can earn MP Points through the following six methods.
1.Daily Check-In
2.MP Scratch
3.Tier-Based Point Accumulation
4.Convert Winnings to MP Points
5.Bonus MP Points on Cash Recharge
6.Coupon Issuance
-You can earn points every day simply by checking in.
-MP Scratch tickets can be obtained through cash recharge, with a random chance to win up to 30,000 points.
-Your tier increases as your cumulative cash recharge amount grows, and you earn points at a percentage rate based on your tier whenever you use cash to make purchases.
-Winnings are credited as prize money, which can be withdrawn or converted into MP Points to purchase tickets.
-Bonus MP Points are awarded depending on the amount of cash you recharge.
-You can also earn MegaPowerUSA Points through coupon issuance. For example, a new member coupon worth 30,000 points is available until March 31, 2025.
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Q. Is it possible to cancel after the cash recharge card has been authorized?
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If it is before the proxy purchase application (using cash)
If you request cancellation of the payment approval through a 1:1 inquiry,
We will assist you with a prompt processing. |
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Q. Regarding the Purchase Deadline
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MegaPowerUSA provides a US lottery (Lotto) purchasing agency service and does not directly issue or sell lottery tickets.
When a member requests a US lottery (Lotto) purchasing agency service, an employee of the local US purchasing agency company visits the lottery retailer during business hours every day to make the purchase.
Therefore, due to the physical time required for the US staff’s round-trip between the office and retailer and the scanning of the actual lottery ticket, you can purchase tickets for the relevant draw up to 3 hours before the drawing time on the day of the draw. If the time is exceeded, the purchase will be made for the next draw with undetermined prize money (in the event of first or second prize winners, prize money counting restarts).
Please be sure to keep this in mind when using the service. |
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Q. Can Koreans also purchase US lottery tickets and receive first prize or large winnings?
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You can receive the prize money.
The US lottery (Lotto) purchasing agency service has been operated legally by many companies in Korea for over 10 years, and numerous purchasing agencies have also been legally operating in the UK and other European countries for a long time.
For both Mega Millions and Powerball, prizes from 3rd to 9th place are prepaid by MegaPowerUSA. However, winners of the 1st and 2nd place jackpots must visit the US lottery office in person to claim their prize, in accordance with the US lottery’s prize payment regulations.
It is also stated on the official National Tax Service blog below that prize collection in the US by visiting in person is possible.
Original from the official National Tax Service blog: https://blog.naver.com/ntscafe/221589967148
MegaPowerUSA provides comprehensive services, including legal support from attorneys and tax professionals, to ensure that first and second prize winners can safely receive their winnings.
MegaPowerUSA provides full services, including legal assistance from attorneys and tax advisors, to ensure that first and second prize winners can safely receive their winnings.
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MegaPowerUSA advances prize money under $1 million to members first.
Payments are made according to the prize amount as follows.
For winnings under $600 USD,
the prize will be processed on the same day as the draw time based on the announcement date, and can be checked in My Page > My Winnings.
No additional taxes will be incurred.
The charged cash can be withdrawn as cash, used to purchase tickets, or converted to points 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
For winnings between $600 and under $1,500 USD,
For prize amounts between $600 and under $1,500 USD, after deducting 24–37% federal tax, 10% income tax, and remittance fees, the remaining amount will be paid within 7 business days from the announcement date. (For winnings under $1 million, the US purchasing agency representative receives the prize on behalf of the winner, but MegaRoco advances the winnings to the winner.)
Processed winnings can be withdrawn as cash, used to purchase tickets, or converted to points 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
For winnings between $1,500 and under $1,000,000 USD,
after deducting 24–37% federal tax, 8% Oregon state tax, 10% income tax, and remittance fees, the remaining amount will be automatically paid as winnings within 15 business days from the announcement date. (For prizes under $1 million, the US purchasing agency representative receives the prize on behalf of the winner, but MegaRoco advances the winnings to the winner.)
The paid winnings can be withdrawn as cash 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
For winnings of $1,000,000 USD or more,
the MegaPowerUSA staff will visit the United States in person and, together with a lawyer contracted by the local purchasing agency, receive the lottery prize on behalf of the winner.
MegaPowerUSA advances all expenses related to prize collection, including economy airfare and up to two months of 3- to 4-star hotel accommodations. (Specific support details will be discussed with the winner.)
The winner pays MegaPowerUSA 5% of the actual prize amount received after tax deduction, upon receiving the winnings.
For winnings of $10,000,000 USD or more,
MegaPowerUSA staff will visit the United States in person and, together with a lawyer contracted by the local purchasing agency, receive the lottery prize on behalf of the winner.
MegaPowerUSA covers all expenses related to prize collection in advance, including lawyer fees, first-class airfare, up to two months of 5-star hotel accommodations, and security costs.
The winner pays MegaPowerUSA a fee after receiving the winnings, calculated as 3% of the actual amount received (after taxes) for winnings over 300 billion KRW, and 1% for winnings over 1 trillion USD.
We will repay your trust with honesty and reliability.
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Q. Is there an agency fee for first-place or high-value winnings?
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MegaPowerUSA charges a 5% commission on the actual amount received for first-place or high-value winnings.
This commission includes all the costs involved in processing your winnings as listed below.
We advance all related expenses required for prize collection, including airfare, up to two months of luxury hotel accommodations, and fees for lawyers and tax consultants in both Korea and the United States.
The winner pays MegaPowerUSA a fee after receiving the winnings, calculated as 3% of the actual amount received (after taxes) for winnings over 300 billion KRW, and 1% for winnings over 1 trillion USD.
Additionally, to show our appreciation for our members' support, MegaPowerUSA has implemented a policy to prepay the winnings to practical second-place Powerball and Mega Millions winners (USD 1 million) within 15 business days without requiring an in-person visit to the U.S.
We will continue to be MegaPowerUSA, providing even richer benefits and greater trust in the future. |
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Q. Can a high lottery prize be used to obtain a U.S. investor visa (EB-5)?
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There are various immigration programs in the United States, and one of the main options is immigration through investment (EB-5).
The investment immigration program started in 1992 as a pilot program. By investing between $500,000 and $1,000,000 (approximately 600 million to 1.1 billion KRW) in a project developed by a designated Regional Center, one can obtain a permanent residency (green card).
In the case of investment immigration, there is a mandatory obligation to disclose the source of funds, and a verification process to ensure the funds were not obtained illegally. However, if you have won a large prize through MegaPowerUSA, the source of funds can be clearly verified.
In fact, in 2015, an Iraqi individual won $6.4 million through a purchasing agency website located in Malta (Republic of Malta) and subsequently immigrated to the United States.
Go to related article URL
www.thelotter.com/iraqi-wins-us-lottery3
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Q. Has there ever been a case where a foreigner received an actual lottery prize through an overseas purchasing agency?
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Since 2000, there have been occasional reports in international media about people winning large first and second prizes by purchasing U.S. and European lotteries—known for their significantly higher jackpots—through online purchasing agents.
In 2003, two Thai nationals jointly won the EuroMillions lottery.
In 2009, a woman in her twenties from Greece won the EuroMillions.
In 2015, an Iraqi won $6.4 million in a U.S. lottery and immigrated to the United States.
At that time, the winner was living in Baghdad, Iraq, and purchased the U.S. lottery ticket through a purchasing agency located in Malta (Republic of Malta), winning first prize.
Iraqi wins 8 billion KRW through purchasing agency!! Watch the video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbll6eTJT-w
Related article link URL
https://www.thelotter.com/iraqi-wins-us-lottery
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Q. Do I have to pay taxes to the U.S. government if I win?
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Taxes may apply depending on the prize amount.
Please refer to the following information regarding taxes based on the prize amount.
1. Under $600: No separate tax is imposed.
2. $600 or more and under $1,500: 24% U.S. federal tax (Federal Tax),
approximately 10% income tax for the U.S. purchasing agency acting as prize proxy, totaling about 34% tax is imposed.
3. $1,500 or more and under $1,000,000: 24-37% U.S. federal tax (Federal Tax), Oregon state tax 8%,
remittance fees, income tax for the U.S. purchasing agency acting as prize proxy, and other taxes are imposed.
4. Large 1st or 2nd prize winnings: When received as a lump sum after winning 1st or 2nd prize, up to
about 58% of the prize money is received, and 45% of the actual received amount is paid as taxes to the U.S. and South Korean governments.
The United States and South Korea have a double taxation avoidance agreement, so if the winner is a South Korean national,
the highest personal income tax rate of 45% in South Korea is applied, and taxes paid to the U.S. government are recognized.
However, since Oregon's foreign lottery winner tax cap is 35%
(there are differences by state, but no state exceeds 40%),
after paying this amount, an additional 10% tax must be paid during the comprehensive income tax payment period in May of the following year.
The official blog of the National Tax Service below provides guidance on the approximate taxes and hassle-free actual receipt if a Korean wins more than 1 trillion won in the US lottery.
(MegaPowerUSA’s lottery purchase location is Oregon, which has an 8% state tax.)
https://blog.naver.com/ntscafe/221589967148
*The 1st and 2nd prize large winnings cannot be received by the purchasing agency on behalf of the winner and must be claimed directly by the applicant in Korea. |
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Q. In case of winning, do I also have to pay taxes to the Korean government (double taxation)?
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1st and 2nd prize winnings may be subject to taxation.
The U.S. government imposes a total tax of approximately 38% on high-tier prize winners who are foreign nationals.
In addition, the Korean government may impose an additional tax of about 7% on the actual amount received, based on Korean tax law, if a Korean national earns a certain amount of income overseas.
(Note: Korea and the U.S. have a double taxation avoidance agreement. Taxes paid to the U.S. government are recognized and reflected in Korea. However, according to a response from the Korean National Tax Service, if the winner holds Korean nationality at the time of winning, the maximum personal income tax rate of 45% in Korea may be applied.)
Please note that, to date, no Korean national has won a high-tier prize from a foreign lottery, so specific tax guidance is not available.
MegaPowerUSA will do its utmost to provide legal and tax support in cooperation with lawyers and tax accountants from both Korea and the United States in the event of a 1st or 2nd prize win.
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Q. What is daylight saving time (summer time)?
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In South Korea, the official term is "Ilgwang Jeolyak Siganje" (일광절약시간제), which is a direct translation of the American expression "Daylight Saving Time." It refers to the practice of setting the clock (standard time) one hour ahead to adjust daily life accordingly.
For example, changing 9 o’clock to 10 o’clock, or 1 o’clock to 2 o’clock.
In the United States, daylight saving time begins at 2:00 a.m. on the second Sunday of March and ends at 2:00 a.m. on the first Sunday of November each year. During this period, lottery draw times are also moved one hour earlier in Korean time. |
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Q. Can I receive the physical ticket even if it didn’t win?
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You can apply from the menu.
Physical delivery by mail is available upon request for non-winning U.S. lottery tickets that you applied for through our purchase agency service.
(An overseas shipping fee of 10,000 cash or points will be deducted)
For U.S. lottery tickets purchased through our proxy service that include winning entries (3rd to 9th prize), the physical tickets cannot be shipped because they must be submitted to the lottery retailer by our local agency in the U.S. to claim the prize.
(The winnings will be credited to your account in cash in advance.)
When applying, please be sure to provide an address where the member can personally receive the delivery.
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Q. From what amount can I request a withdrawal of winnings?
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You can withdraw cash if you have at least 1,100 cash available.
Withdrawals can be requested once per day. (However, weekends and public holidays are excluded.)
Withdrawn funds will be transferred only to a bank account in the member’s name. |
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Q. When can I check the scanned copy of the physical lottery ticket?
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The scanned copy of the physical lottery ticket you purchased through our proxy service can be viewed by logging in and going to [My Page].
Please refer to the table above to see the available times for viewing scanned copies by hour.
U.S. lottery retailers operate from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., but due to the time difference with Korea, scanned copies for purchase requests made during business hours can be viewed as follows:
[For purchases made between 00:00 and 10:00 — available before 12:00 noon on the same day. We appreciate your understanding regarding this schedule.
The scanned copy includes information such as the selected numbers, game type, draw date, purchase date and time, and purchase location.
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Q. How can I check the winning numbers myself?
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Go to the Mega Millions official website
→ www.megamillions.com
Go to the Powerball official website
→ www.powerball.com
Thank you for using MegaPowerUSA. |
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Q. How do I delete my account?
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You can delete your account from [My Page].
If you delete your account, any remaining [cash], [coupons], and [MP points] will be automatically forfeited.
However, if you have 1,100 cash or more, you can request a withdrawal..
Rejoining may be restricted after account deletion.
In accordance with relevant laws such as the [Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce], the [Protection of Communications Secrets Act], and the [Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection], we may retain your information for a certain period to verify rights and obligations related to transactions. |
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Q. Kakao login isn't working! What should I do?
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When signing up with Kakao, please be sure to set a password.
You can set your password through My Page -> Edit Information.
After signing up with Kakao and setting a password,
you can log in using your email address and
phone number associated with your Kakao account.
If you encounter any login-related issues, please contact customer service and we will assist you promptly.
Thank you.
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Q. How are prize processing and withdrawal handled for 2nd to 9th place winnings?
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- For winnings under $600 USD
Starting from 4:00 PM the day after the winning announcement date, you can check your winnings on the My Page > Purchase/Winning History page.
No additional taxes will be charged.
- For winnings between $600 and $100,000 USD
If the prize amount is between $600 and $100,000 USD
The prize will be processed on the day of the winning announcement, after deducting a 24% U.S. federal tax Withdrawal requests can be made within 7 business days.
The requested prize money will be advanced to you by MP through a prepayment service.
- For winnings between $100,000 and $1,000,000 USD
If the prize amount is between $100,000 and $1,000,000 USD,
A U.S. federal tax of 24% to 37% will be withheld (with the minimum tax rate of 24% applied to winnings of $165,000, and the maximum tax rate of 37% applied to winnings of $600,000 or more).
The prize amount will be processed after deducting the remittance fees, based on the winning announcement date, Withdrawal requests can be made within 15 business days.
The requested prize money will be advanced to you by MegaPowerUSA through a prepayment service.
- For winnings of $1,000,000 USD or more,
MegaPowerUSA staff will visit the U.S. in person and collect the lottery winnings together with a contracted attorney from the local purchasing agency.
We cover all related expenses for receiving the prize money, including regular airfare and accommodation at a 3 to 4-star hotel for up to 2 months.
(The detailed support items will be discussed with the winner.)
The winner pays MegaPowerUSA a 5% commission based on the actual amount received after taxes.
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Q. Are the Powerball and Mega Millions drawing times fixed every week?
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[Powerball] = 3 times a week (Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday)
[Mega Millions] = Twice a week (Wednesday, Saturday)
There are official drawings.
The drawing times are as follows.
■ From the second Sunday of March to the first Saturday of November [Daylight Saving Time applied]
☞ Powerball [Korean Time] Every Tuesday / Thursday / Sunday at 12:00 PM (noon)
☞ Mega Millions [Korean Time] Every Wednesday / Saturday at 12:00 PM (noon)
■ From the first Sunday of November to the second Saturday of March [Daylight Saving Time ends]
☞ Powerball [Korean Time] Every Tuesday / Thursday / Sunday at 1:00 PM
☞ Mega Millions [Korean Time] Every Wednesday / Saturday at 1:00 PM |
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Q. Is there a limit on the amount for purchase proxy requests?
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In Korea, lottery (Lotto) purchases are limited to 100,000 KRW per person per transaction, but the U.S. government and lottery authorities do not impose any restrictions on lottery purchases.
However, excessive gambling is discouraged, and at MegaPowerUSA, we recommend that customers make purchases with careful judgment.
Minors under the age of 19 are not allowed to purchase U.S. lottery (Lotto) tickets through MegaPowerUSA, and they will also be ineligible to receive any winnings. |
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Q. Is it possible to cancel a purchase proxy request?
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Cancellations are not allowed after submitting a purchase proxy request.
Due to the time difference between MegaPowerUSA and the local U.S. purchase agency company,
as well as the work process,
it is not possible to verify real-time purchase status for submitted purchase requests,
so cancellations are not allowed.
Thank you. |
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Q. Mega Millions, Powerball Information
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Powerball and Mega Millions are among the world’s top three lottery games and are the most representative lotteries in the United States.
In Powerball, you select 5 white balls from numbers 1 to 69, and then choose 1 Powerball from numbers 1 to 26.
In Mega Millions, you select 5 white balls from numbers 1 to 70, and then choose 1 Mega Ball from numbers 1 to 25.
※ If there is no first prize winner, the jackpot will roll over indefinitely.
▶ Highest Jackpot Ever
The highest Powerball jackpot was on November 8, 2022.
The winning amount was $2.04 billion.
The highest Mega Millions jackpot was on August 9, 2023.
The winning amount was $1.58 billion.
- For winnings between $600 and less than $1,000,000 USD
After deducting U.S. taxes and remittance fees, the remaining amount will be advanced to the winner by MegaPowerUSA.
The amount will be automatically credited as cash within 7 to 30 business days from the announcement date of the winner.
(After cash withdrawal, additional taxes may be incurred payable to the Korean government based on the winner’s annual personal income.)
- For winnings of $1,000,000 USD or more
MegaPowerUSA staff will visit the U.S. directly to receive the lottery winnings together with the contracted attorney of the local purchasing agency.
All necessary expenses related to receiving the winnings such as regular airfare, up to 2 months’ stay in a 3-4 star hotel will be provided.
(Detailed support items will be discussed with the winner)
If the winnings exceed $800,000,000 (approx. 1 trillion KRW), 1% of the net amount after tax will be charged,
and if the winnings are less than $800,000,000, 3% of the net amount after tax will be charged
from the customer.
By applying for U.S. lottery purchasing agency service on the site, the customer is deemed to have agreed to this.
- For winnings of $10,000,000 USD or more
MegaPowerUSA staff will visit the U.S. directly to receive the lottery winnings together with the contracted attorney of the local purchasing agency.
All necessary expenses related to receiving the winnings such as attorney fees, first-class airfare, up to 2 months’ stay in a 5-star hotel, security expenses, etc. will be provided.
(Detailed support items will be discussed with the winner)
If the winnings exceed $800,000,000, 1% of the net amount after tax will be charged,
and if the winnings are less than $800,000,000, 3% of the net amount after tax will be charged
from the customer.
By applying for U.S. lottery purchasing agency service on the site, the customer is deemed to have agreed to this. |
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Q. Is the credited cash refundable?
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Discount coupons and benefits apply to cash top-ups,
and there have been cases of issues such as converting cash after credit card payments,
so refunds are difficult.
However, if you have never used the cash after topping up,
please request a card authorization cancellation via 1:1 inquiry, and we will assist you.
Prize money refund requests can be made at any time,
but please note that if the prize money has been converted to points,
refunds may be difficult due to the issues mentioned above. |
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Q. What are the drawing time and prize payout time?
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Mega Millions – Drawings are held on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 12:00 PM Korea Standard Time (KST).
Powerball – Drawings are held on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays at 12:00 PM Korea Standard Time (KST).
After the drawing, it takes about 1 to 3 hours to process the prize payout.
Once the payout is completed, you can check the details in My Page > My Prizes.
In My Page > My Prizes, you can freely choose between converting your prize to points or withdrawing it.
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Q. Where can I make personal inquiries?
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Personal inquiries and other questions can be made through Customer Service > 1:1 Inquiry. Since these often contain personal information, logging in is required to submit and view 1:1 inquiries, and only the account owner can access the responses. |
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Q. Where and when will the scanned copy of the physical ticket be uploaded?
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After purchase, the scanned copy of the ticket can be viewed in My Page.
Although US lottery retailers operate from 9 AM to 9 PM, due to the time difference with Korea, please understand that scanned copies are available as follows:
For purchases made between 00:00 and 09:00, the scan is available before 11:00 on the same day.
For purchases made between 09:00 and 24:00, the scan is available after 06:00 on the next day.
The scanned copy includes information such as selected numbers, game type, draw date, purchase date and time, and purchase location. |
