The Ministry of Finance issues approval opinions on the changes to the rules of the China Welfare Lottery Double Color Ball game by the China Welfare Lottery Issuance Management Center.

On January 16, the Ministry of Finance issued an approval for the China Welfare Lottery Issuance Management Center to amend the rules of the China Welfare Lottery Double Color Ball game. In order to adapt to the development of the lottery market and promote the sustainable and healthy development of the lottery industry, the Center is allowed to amend the rules of the China Welfare Lottery Double Color Ball game. The main changes include adding prize levels during special rule periods, adjusting the total amount of floating prize money, and making changes to some wording. The China Welfare Lottery Issuance Management Center is required to complete the work of listing and selling the China Welfare Lottery Double Color Ball game rules within 4 months from the date of approval. Before listing for sale, the Center must timely announce the changes to the public in accordance with regulations, specifying the name, document number approved by the Ministry of Finance, the date of listing for sale, and the revised lottery game rules. The Center must strictly follow the approved game rules to develop sales plans and risk control plans, complete sales system and process transformation updates in a timely manner, strengthen system technical testing, and ensure the safety of lottery sales and stable market operation. The Center and welfare lottery sales agencies in various provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the central government must strictly manage lottery issuance and sales activities to ensure compliance with laws and regulations. They should closely monitor the market situation after the changes in the lottery game rules, take timely measures to prevent and resolve various risks, enhance public welfare and popularization, provide training for sales agents, safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of lottery buyers, and create a more positive and healthy lottery market environment. Ministry of Finance December 30, 2025 This article is adapted from the Ministry of Finance, GMTEight editor: Chen Wenfang.