Taiwan Sports Lottery FAQ for Foreigners in Taiwan

Common questions from foreign residents. Tap the links for step-by-step guides.

Applying

What is Taiwan Sports Lottery (台灣運彩)?

Taiwan Sports Lottery (運動彩券) is a lottery where you bet on the results of sports matches, such as baseball, basketball, soccer and tennis. It uses fixed odds: the odds at the moment your bet is placed are the odds used to calculate your prize. You must be 18 or older. You can buy tickets at authorized retail shops or bet online as a member on the official website.

Is 兆豐運彩 a licensed Taiwan Sports Lottery retailer?

Yes. 兆豐運彩 is an authorized Taiwan Sports Lottery retailer, retailer number 93121097. This is the shop's own information website, not the official Taiwan Sports Lottery website. Applications, bets, deposits and withdrawals are all made on the official website.

Can foreigners join Taiwan Sports Lottery?

Yes. Foreigners aged 18 or older with a Taiwan Resident Certificate (ARC) can apply online (choose 居留證統一證號 as the ID type) or use the paper form.

How long does it take, and does it cost anything?

Applying is free. From our experience helping customers, filling in the online application on your phone takes about 3 minutes. Taiwan Sports Lottery then reviews it; once approved, you receive an activation email — tap the link and set your password, and your account is ready — right away. You can bet after you deposit money. Choosing 兆豐運彩 as your retailer is also free. See the online steps

What is the difference between betting online and buying at a shop?

As an online member, you bet on the official Taiwan Sports Lottery website from your phone — no need to go to a lottery shop. Under the official online terms: online betting is open 24 hours a day; prizes, after tax, go straight into your member account, so there is no ticket to claim; you can check your betting records for the last year free of charge; and withdrawals arrive in your bank account on the next business day. You can also set your own betting limits. See the online steps

My SIM card is prepaid. Can I still apply?

Yes, but not online. Online applications need a mobile number in your own name. Numbers registered to someone else, and prepaid, family or company numbers, cannot pass the online identity check. Use the paper form instead. If your number was registered with your passport number, also use the paper form.

The official website is only in Chinese. How can I fill it in?

Use our online guide — it shows the Chinese screens with each box explained in English. For the paper form, see our box-by-box guide.

I have no printer. Where can I get the paper form?

Print our pre-filled form at any 7-Eleven ibon kiosk with pickup code ASUS G6HBM LKBN. See how.

Choosing 兆豐運彩 as your service retailer

How do I choose 兆豐運彩?

When you apply, our retailer number 93121097 is filled in automatically if you open the official page from our button, and it is printed on our paper form.

I am already a member. Can I change my service retailer to 兆豐運彩?

Yes. According to Taiwan Sports Lottery, members who already have a service retailer can change it after 6 months. Members who did not enter any retailer when they applied can choose one at any time. You can change it on the official "member details change" page or with the paper form (7-Eleven code: ASUS 4SNJF VKY5). Need help? Ask us on LINE.

What is "third-party use of personal data"? Is it risky?

It is an option on the official form and the member details page. If you agree, Taiwan Sports Lottery gives your service retailer three things: part of your name, part of your member code and your monthly online betting amount. The retailer does not get your ARC number, phone, address, bank account or password, and cannot log in, bet or withdraw for you. You can change this choice at any time with Taiwan Sports Lottery.

Is it free to choose 兆豐運彩 and get the member benefits?

Yes, completely free. Betting, deposits and withdrawals are all on the official Taiwan Sports Lottery website, with the same rules. See member benefits.

I live far from your shop. Can I still get the vouchers?

Yes. We calculate your vouchers after the 5th of each month and send them by e-voucher or mail. You never need to visit the shop.

What is the difference between applying on the official website by myself and choosing 兆豐運彩?

Nothing changes in how you apply, bet, deposit or withdraw — it is all on the official Taiwan Sports Lottery website, and we never handle your account or money. The difference: after choosing us, you can ask us on LINE when you have problems, and you can join our member benefits.

Why is this month's amount different from what I calculated?

Member rewards are based on data from Taiwan Sports Lottery, and a bet is counted after the match ends and is settled. Long-term bets, such as a season champion, are counted in the month the event ends, so the amount may differ from your own count for the month you placed the bet. Ask us on LINE if you have questions.

Using your account

How do I start betting after my application is approved?

  1. Open the activation email and set your password (see how).
  2. Deposit: transfer money to your deposit account 95999 + your 9-digit member code (bank code 822, CTBC Bank).
  3. Log in to the official Taiwan Sports Lottery website and choose a match.

How do I deposit money?

Your deposit account is 95999 plus your 9-digit member code (14 digits). Transfer by ATM, web ATM or online banking. Over-the-counter remittance and cash deposits are not accepted.

Do I need a CTBC account to withdraw?

No, other banks are fine, but withdrawals to non-CTBC accounts have an inter-bank fee of NT$14. First set your withdrawal account. According to the official FAQ, you can withdraw up to NT$2,000,000 per day, and the money arrives in your account on the next business day.

I forgot my member code. What can I do?

Look it up on the official member code query page.

What is the minimum bet?

Each combination is NT$10 per unit. Each bet (ticket) must total at least NT$100 and at most NT$100,000. The maximum prize per winning ticket is NT$20,000,000.

Can I set my own betting limit?

Yes. After logging in to the official website, go to 我的帳戶 → 負責任博彩 → 投注限額 to set daily, weekly or monthly limits. You can also contact Taiwan Sports Lottery customer service to suspend betting.

I have never bet on sports lottery before. How do I start?

Start with the simplest bet type, "no handicap" (不讓分): choose a match and pick which team will win. The odds at the moment your bet is placed are used to calculate the prize. To bet on several matches together, read how parlays work. Bet within your means; no one under 18 may buy or claim lottery tickets.

Why do I need an SMS code to bet online?

It is an official security measure. For the first bet after each login, the system sends a transaction one-time password (OTP) to the mobile number you registered. You must enter it correctly to complete the bet.

I forgot my password, or my account is locked. What can I do?

Forgot your password: on the official login page, tap 忘記密碼 (forgot password) to reset it. If you enter the wrong password too many times, the account is locked for a while — contact Taiwan Sports Lottery customer service (contact details are on the official FAQ).

Why was my bet rejected?

The official system's default setting is "do not accept any odds change". If the odds change while you are betting, the bet is rejected. In the settings at the top right of the bet slip, you can change it to "accept higher odds" or "accept any odds change".

I made a mistake. Can I cancel or get a refund?

No. Under the official betting rules, a bet cannot be cancelled or withdrawn after it is completed. Check the match, bet type and amount before you submit.

What does "minimum bet type not reached" (未達到最低投注類型) mean?

The small number next to the match number is the minimum parlay size for that match. For example, if it shows 3, you must combine it with other matches into a parlay of at least 3 different events to bet on it.

When are prizes paid?

Live (in-play) bets are paid after the result is confirmed. Pre-match bets are normally paid after the match ends and Taiwan Sports Lottery has checked the result with the organizer. If live bets on the same match are paid first, pre-match bets are paid at the same time.

Why is my account balance negative?

If a payout is in doubt (for example, the organizer changes the result), Taiwan Sports Lottery takes the prize back temporarily and pays again after the result is confirmed. If your balance is not enough to cover the amount taken back, it may show as negative.

Do scores include extra time or penalty shoot-outs?

For soccer and ice hockey, only regular time counts — not extra time, penalty shoot-outs or replays. Soccer is 90 minutes plus stoppage time; ice hockey is 60 minutes.

The official match schedule does not load. What can I do?

You may have clicked too many times in a short time and been blocked temporarily — try again after 10 minutes. You can also clear your browsing history and cookies, use a private (incognito) window, or switch from Wi-Fi to mobile data.

About this website

Can this website take my bets or top up my account?

No. This is the information website of an authorized retailer. We do not take bets, bet for you or top up accounts. All applications and changes are made on the official Taiwan Sports Lottery website.

How can I contact you?

The fastest way is LINE. You can ask about applying, choosing a retailer or member vouchers. We mainly reply in Chinese — you can write in simple English or use a translation app.

Apply online (official website, Chinese) ↗

Opens the official Taiwan Sports Lottery application page with our retailer number 93121097 already filled in. The page is in Chinese — use our step-by-step guide.

Questions? Message us on LINE. We are happy to help. We mainly reply in Chinese — you can write in simple English or use a translation app.

Last checked: 2026-11-12

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