The Japanese are really into gambling, and when there would be a 100% chance for you to win because you were the only one with a lottery ticket, it really wouldn't be exciting at all.
It's actually how they do it over there, it's a common thing.

So I believe that the way the lottery works right now is definitely intended and you're all being way too upset and too quick to jump onto the hate train before even thinking about it for a bit.