Which Team Is the Favorite? Introducing Voting Status for the Soccer World Cup Sports Lottery 'WINNER' – Sales Closing Soon on June 18 (Thu) at 23:00

The Japan Sport Promotion Center (JSC), an independent administrative corporation, is currently selling the sports lottery 'WINNER' for the Soccer World Cup jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The 'Single Match Prediction Lottery,' available for all 104 matches, allows customers to purchase tickets for any match of their choice—including Japan's national team games, teams they support, or teams featuring their favorite players. In addition to the 'Single Match Prediction Lottery,' the 'Tournament Prediction Lottery,' which involves predicting the winning team, is also currently on sale. The sports lottery offers unique excitement tailored to the World Cup season. Today, we present the current voting status for the championship team prediction (opening phase) now on sale. ■ Sales Schedule for 'Soccer World Cup 2026 Championship Prediction (Opening Phase)' (All times in Japan Standard Time) ■ Voting Status for 'Soccer World Cup 2026 Championship Prediction (Opening Phase)' ※1 France is the top favorite to win, with a payout odds of 3.0 times! Spain ranks second with odds of 3.7 times, and Portugal is third with odds of 4.5 times. Japan is ranked eighth, with payout odds of 9.7 times! ※1 As of 10:00 on Wednesday, June 17. Payout odds will fluctuate until sales close, based on voting trends. Payout odds are updated regularly on the official Sports Lottery website (https://www.toto-dream.com/). ■ Sales Schedule for 'WINNER' targeting the Soccer World Cup (All times in Japan Standard Time) [Single Match Prediction] [Tournament Prediction] (Currently on sale or scheduled for future sale) ■ 'toto' and 'BIG' lotteries for the Soccer World Cup are also on sale! Following the previous tournament, 'toto' and 'BIG' lotteries targeting the World Cup group stage are now available. In addition to 'toto,' which requires predicting the outcomes of 13 matches, we offer 'mini toto,' allowing easy participation with predictions for just 5 matches, and 'totoGOAL3,' where players predict the total number of goals in 3 matches (6 teams). 'BIG,' which offers high prize potential without requiring predictions, is also on sale. For details on designated matches, please visit the official Sports Lottery website (https://www.toto-dream.com/). ■ Temporary Suspension of 'toto' and 'BIG' Lottery Sales Sales of the 'toto' and 'BIG' lottery products will be temporarily suspended during the following period. ※ This suspension does not affect prize verification or prize collection. [Target Lottery Types] [Sales Suspension Period] [Reasons for Suspension] To ensure adequate preparation time for lottery operations. Sales of 'BIG' are scheduled to resume on Thursday, July 2 at 8:00, and 'toto' sales will resume on Saturday, August 1 at 8:00. ■ 'WINNER' Sales Overview ※4 A portion of 'WINNER' sales revenue is allocated as grants for sports promotion and is also returned to club teams in J.League and B.LEAGUE, supporting environmental improvements for athletes and team strengthening initiatives. ■ About Sports Lottery Two-thirds of the net revenue from sports lottery sales—after deducting prize payouts and operational expenses—is allocated to sports promotion grants. These grants serve as a vital force in nurturing sports in Japan. Sports lottery grants have been distributed since 2002, totaling approximately 310.4 billion yen to date (including allocations for fiscal year 2026). Grants have supported the improvement of sports facilities (e.g., grassing fields), local sports classes and tournaments, and the development of future top athletes. Moving forward, we will continue to contribute to Japanese sports promotion by enhancing our products and sales methods to provide greater enjoyment for customers, while implementing effective grant programs. We appreciate your continued support for sports lotteries. Sports Support Website GROWING (https://www.toto-growing.com/)