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Court Denies Refund for Man’s 900,000 Yuan Lottery Loss

2/12/2026

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The Baohe District People’s Court in Hefei rejected a man’s request for a refund with interest after he spent 900,000 yuan on losing lottery tickets in September 2023.
The buyer surnamed He bought tickets through a social media app and transferred payment to Zhang, the agent certified by the local lottery management center.
The case has drawn attention on mainland social media following the court’s decision.

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The Baohe District People’s Court in Hefei rejected a man’s request for a refund with interest after he spent 900,000 yuan on losing lottery tickets in September 2023.
The buyer surnamed He bought tickets through a social media app and transferred payment to Zhang, the agent certified by the local lottery management center.
The case has drawn attention on mainland social media following the court’s decision.