When and where was the first lottery held?

[Baniro]

The first recorded lottery in history took place in China during the Han Dynasty, between 205 and 187 BC. It was called the "White Pigeon Game," and it is believed to have been used as a method to finance government projects, such as the construction of the Great Wall of China. The tickets were inscribed with numbers, and the winners were determined by drawing lots from a container. Lotteries have since been held in various forms and locations around the world, evolving into a popular form of gambling and a means of raising funds for public purposes.

When and where was the first lottery held?

 

[CR7]

The first recorded lottery in history was held in China during the Han Dynasty, between 205 and 187 BC. It was known as the "White Pigeon Game" and is believed to have been a method of financing government projects, such as the construction of the Great Wall of China.

 

[ProGambler]

The first recorded lottery was held on January 9, 1449, in Milan, organized by the Golden Ambrosian Republic. It was held to finance the war against the Republic of Venice.

 

[James108]

At the time, lotteries were used as a way to raise funds for public projects, such as building roads and bridges. The first recorded lottery took place in 1614, and it was called the Staatsloterij, or the State Lottery.