On October 4, 2025, the air in Southern Vietnam buzzed with anticipation as the latest lottery results were announced, sending ripples of excitement through the provinces of Ho Chi Minh City (TP HCM), Long An, Bình Phước, and Hậu Giang. For countless residents, the Saturday afternoon draw is more than just a moment of suspense; it’s a tradition, a glimmer of hope, and, for a lucky few, a life-changing event.
According to Báo Người Lao Động, the Southern region lottery results (XSMN) were officially revealed at 4:30 PM, with each participating province unveiling its own set of winning numbers. The coveted special prize, a six-digit jackpot worth a staggering 2 billion Vietnamese dong, was at the heart of the excitement. On this particular day, four people—or perhaps four groups—became instant millionaires, each holding a ticket with a unique, lucky number.
For Ho Chi Minh City, the winning special prize number was 427538. In Long An, the luck fell on ticket number 213235. Bình Phước’s special prize was claimed by number 770091, while Hậu Giang’s top honor went to 803168. Each of these numbers, drawn in a ceremony watched by hopefuls across the region, represents a story—maybe of perseverance, maybe of routine, maybe just a spur-of-the-moment purchase that paid off beyond anyone’s wildest dreams.
But the drama of the lottery doesn’t end with the top prize. As reported by Sức khỏe & Đời sống, the Southern lottery system is a complex web of opportunities, with prizes cascading from first place all the way down to eighth, alongside a series of special consolation and encouragement prizes. The first prize, for example, rewards ten lucky winners with 30 million VND each. The second and third prizes, also for five-digit matches, offer 15 million VND and 10 million VND, respectively, to ten and twenty winners. Even the fourth prize, with seventy winners receiving 3 million VND apiece, and the fifth, with one hundred recipients of 1 million VND, keep the sense of possibility alive for thousands.
It’s not just about the big scores, though. The sixth prize, for those matching four digits, is awarded to three hundred winners, each taking home 400,000 VND. The seventh and eighth prizes—rewarding matches of three and two digits, respectively—go to a thousand and ten thousand winners, with payouts of 200,000 VND and 100,000 VND. For many, these smaller prizes are enough to brighten a day or cover a week’s groceries, making the lottery a fixture in local life.
Special consolation prizes add another layer of intrigue. Nine tickets that miss the special prize by just the first digit—differing only in the hundred-thousands place—are each awarded 50 million VND. Meanwhile, the encouragement prize offers 45 winners 6 million VND each for tickets that match the special prize except for one digit in any other position. It’s a system designed to spread the winnings wide, ensuring that hope is never in short supply.
The Southern lottery isn’t just a Saturday event, either. The draw happens every single day, with each province taking its turn as the host. On Mondays, for example, the spotlight shines on Đồng Tháp, Cà Mau, and TP HCM. Tuesday’s draw features Bạc Liêu, Vũng Tàu, and Bến Tre. The rotation continues through the week, culminating in Saturday’s multi-province extravaganza and Sunday’s draw in Kiên Giang, Tiền Giang, and Đà Lạt. This steady rhythm is both comforting and thrilling for regular players, who track results religiously and dream of their own numbers coming up next.
For those who might have missed the October 4 draw, results from previous days are readily available. From September 27 through October 3, the outcomes are posted online and in newspapers, allowing players to double-check their tickets and relive the excitement. It’s a ritual that blends tradition and technology, with live updates making it easier than ever to follow the action—whether from a bustling city café or a quiet rural home.
The lottery is not just about numbers and prizes, though. It’s woven into the fabric of Southern Vietnamese culture, a shared experience that brings together people from all walks of life. On draw days, streetside vendors sell tickets to passersby, office workers pool their resources for group bets, and families gather around radios or smartphones to listen for the winning numbers. For a brief moment, everyone shares the same hope, the same anticipation, and, sometimes, the same disappointment.
According to Sức khỏe & Đời sống, the structure of the lottery is designed to be both fair and transparent. The draw is conducted live, with results updated in real time and disseminated widely to ensure everyone has access to the information. This openness is key to maintaining trust in the system, especially given the sums of money at stake. The companies involved—like the Ho Chi Minh City Lottery Company, Long An Lottery Company, Bình Phước Lottery Company, and Hậu Giang Lottery Company—are well-known, established entities that have become household names across the region.
Of course, for every winner, there are thousands who walk away empty-handed. The odds are long, and most participants know that winning is a rare event. Still, the lottery’s allure is undeniable. It offers a tantalizing escape from the routines and challenges of daily life, a moment when anything seems possible. For many, buying a ticket is less about the expectation of riches and more about the thrill of the chase—the “what if” that keeps hope alive, week after week.
And what about the impact of these wins? For those who do strike it lucky, the sudden windfall can be transformative. Some winners use their prize money to pay off debts, start a business, or support their families. Others choose to donate a portion to charity or invest in their communities. The stories of past winners, shared in local media, inspire others to keep playing—and dreaming.
As the sun set on October 4, 2025, the latest chapter in the Southern Vietnam lottery’s long-running story came to a close. For a handful of ticket holders, it was a day they’ll never forget. For everyone else, there’s always next time—and the enduring hope that their lucky number is just around the corner.
