There are currently eight states in the US that allow online lottery ticket sales. Other states have either proposed or haven’t yet decided on whether to offer online purchases. It’s important to know the laws of your state to play the lottery online.
Some states have also raised the legal age to purchase tickets to 19 or 21. If you’re under 18 years old, you may be subject to fines of up to $1,000.
The largest national lottery in the United States is MegaMillions. Tickets are available for sale for less than $10. Most games cap out at around $20. Top prizes range from $10,000 to $200,000.
There are also a few multi-state lotteries in the US. These include Treasure Hunt, Tri-State Megabucks and Millionaire Raffle. Each of these offers a different set of draw games.
Online tickets can be purchased for several other US lottery games. The Michigan Lottery website has a range of instant win games. You can find Keno, instant scratchcards, pull tab games, and more. A few of the games can be played on mobile devices.
Rhode Island lottery started selling lottery tickets in 1974. In January 2021, it will begin offering online lottery games. It calls its instant win games e-Instants.
While some states haven’t yet passed online lottery legislation, there are plenty of websites that can help. Online sites connect you with lottery agents in your state. They can help you buy tickets, store payment details, and get tips and advice.
