Buying lottery online is a fairly new option for players in the US. A handful of states have allowed it since 2011, but only seven have officially launched it. It is important to know your state’s laws and regulations before you sign up for an account.
A few states allow constituents to buy tickets directly on the state’s application, but others require a third-party app or website. In the majority of cases, these applications use geolocation technology to locate players. Some of the state lotteries also offer online scratch card games. These games are a great way to win small amounts of cash. Ticket prizes range from a few dollars to several thousand dollars.
The Pennsylvania lottery offers several online games, including virtual sports and draw games. New customers can also take advantage of a $5 registration bonus. Purchasing tickets online is permitted in the state, but players are not permitted to play MegaMillions or Powerball online.
The North Carolina lottery offers three multi-state draw games and in-house draw games. Players can purchase tickets online, and the proceeds go directly to the state’s education fund. The lottery has contributed more than $5 billion to educational programs.
New Hampshire joined the group of US states offering an online lottery in late 2018. Players can buy tickets for the iLottery, which features instant win games. These games are similar to scratch-off tickets sold at gas stations. Players can buy numbers for up to 104 drawings. A player’s prize ranges from one dollar to $200,000.
The District of Columbia launched its first online lottery games in January 2021. The new games include Prospector’s Jackpots and Doublin’ Doubloons.