Lotteries are a form of gambling in which participants pay a small sum to have the chance of winning big sums. Many states run state-wide lotteries to raise funds for schools, social services and infrastructure projects while private companies sometimes hold their own lotteries to distribute prizes during promotions or activities – sometimes these lotteries utilize random drawings while others feature fixed number of entries with prizes distributed for every entry made into them.

Lotterie games have grown increasingly popular as economic disparity increases, thanks to an increasingly materialism-inspired world view that claims anyone can become wealthy with hard work or luck alone. Their rising popularity also stems from state governments looking for alternative funds-raising options; politicians frequently opt for lotteries over raising taxes as an easy moneymaker.

Though the odds of winning the lottery may seem slim, most players still hold onto hope that one day they may become successful at it. There are various strategies you can employ to increase your chances of success such as purchasing more tickets or joining a group, though sentimental or frequently drawn numbers should be avoided when selecting numbers – instead cover as broad an array as possible from available pools – with preferring those ending in numbers ending in different digits if possible.

New Hampshire was the first modern US state lottery, inaugurating their inaugural state lotteries during the 1960s. Facing increasing demands for education and social services without increasing taxes, New Hampshire’s state government sought out ways to fund these programs without overwhelming working families, hoping the lottery would also compete against illegal gambling which had become prevalent at that time.

Although lottery winners are subject to taxes on their prizes, most people fail to account for these costs when considering what they might win. Calculating these costs when considering whether to play is essential in assessing if any prize will justify entering.

If you win the lottery, it is imperative to seek assistance from professional financial advisers to plan for the future and understand tax rules. When claiming your money, establish proof that it belongs to you before claiming it in full or annuity payments; when choosing the latter option it is wise to invest wisely so as to minimize taxes owed and protect assets while minimising tax liabilities. Lastly, remain grounded; becoming suddenly multimillionaires is tempting but shouldn’t lead to you abandoning your goals and making costly mistakes that you will live to regret later on in life.

On Wednesday (Nov 29), nearly S$2.3 million was presented to 121 Olympic, Asian, and SEA Games medallists at a ceremony held at Timbre+ One-North. Singapore sprint queen Shanti Pereira received the largest share with S$315,000 awarded for her victories at Hangzhou China and Cambodia during which she claimed gold and silver wins for 200m and 400m races respectively. Other prominent winners include swimmer Joseph Schooling (S$500,000) and equestrian rider Darren Wong (S$500,000), both for achievements at SEA Games events respectively.

Singaporean kiteboarder Max Maeder may be in for a surprise at this week’s Singapore Prize awards if he scores Olympic gold – worth S$1 Million, silver and bronze could yield up to S$500,000 and S$250,000 respectively – however a victory might bring more than financial reward! A gold could become more meaningful.

Maeder would be eligible to claim the top prize of S$1 million under the Major Games Award Programme (MAP), an incentive programme given to athletes who win gold medals at Olympic, Asian or SEA Games. But as part of his award he must donate a percentage to their National Sports Association so they may provide future training and development support – in this instance this means giving S$50,000 to the Singapore Sailing Federation as his National Sport Association contribution.

Celebrities lined the green carpet to welcome this year’s winners of the Prince William Earthshot Prize 2023, led by Prince William himself who looked impeccable in a dark green velour suit and matching bowtie. Cate Blanchett, Donnie Yen, Lana Condor and Australian wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin all presented and underscored its message of hope despite environmental threats to our planet.

The prize finalists are focusing on five areas, namely nature preservation, clean air, ocean revival, waste elimination and climate change mitigation. Conservation International will bring its global expertise and vast network of connections to help connect finalists to businesses or investors that may help scale their solutions.

Ho is an internationally acclaimed multidisciplinary artist known for his eclectic interpretations of Asian culture and history in his works. He uses various media such as video animation and physical installations in his creative processes; Ho has displayed these in several solo and group exhibitions throughout Europe as well as representing Singapore at the Venice Biennale.

He won this award for the first time in 2021, and hopes to repeat as winner again this year. His goal is to bring awareness of the many difficulties young people are currently experiencing while also emphasizing how important it is for parents and guardians to support their children.

The jury was charmed by this charming and heartwarming tale of two unlikely friendships from disparate backgrounds. Judges were especially struck by the characters’ individualism, strength of conviction and ability to stand up against discrimination – they also felt touched by its deep narrative covering three countries and over 100 years of history.