To buy a lottery ticket in Chengdu, you can visit the numerous China Welfare Lottery and China Sports Lottery shops found throughout the city in shopping malls, convenience stores, and neighborhood kiosks. While online sales were suspended in 2015, physical brick-and-mortar stores remain common and are easily identifiable by their red Welfare Lottery or blue Sports Lottery signage. Foreigners who are at least 18 years old can legally play by presenting a valid passport and visa. Popular games include scratch-off tickets, which cost between 10 and 50 CNY and can be redeemed for small prizes immediately at the shop, and draw games like "Double Color Ball" or "Super Lotto," which typically cost 2 CNY per entry. For sports enthusiasts, dedicated sports lottery centers allow for betting on international football and basketball matches. When purchasing, you typically pay via mobile QR code apps like Alipay or WeChat, or with cash. It is essential to keep your physical ticket, as it is required to claim any winnings; small amounts are paid out by the local merchant, while large jackpots must be claimed at central lottery offices.