Whether you’re new to lottery games or a seasoned pro, you’ll find that the US has a wide variety of lotteries to choose from. Some of the most popular lotteries include Powerball, Mega Millions and Lotto America. Depending on your state, you may be able to play these lotteries online or in-house.
Powerball is the largest multi-state lottery in the US. It costs $2 to play, and you have the chance to win $40 million. To win, you must choose five winning Powerball numbers from a pool of 69. If you’re lucky enough to win, your prize is divided among the members of your syndicate.
Mega Millions is a national lottery that is played in 21 states and the US Virgin Islands. It has an odds of 1 in 302,575,350. You can also purchase lottery tickets through a third-party app called Jackpocket. This app lets you purchase tickets for both Mega Millions and Powerball.
The Virginia Lottery offers several draw games. If you’re a Virginia resident, you can play online, in-house or multi-state games. You can also play scratch-offs. The proceeds from Virginia Lottery games go to public school construction, renovations, and education programs. You can also purchase tickets online through the official Virginia Lottery website.
The New Hampshire Lottery began operations in 1964. Its draw games include Powerball, Keno, and Mega Millions. This lottery continues to draw crowds, with its jackpots regularly reaching millions of dollars. It also offers an online lottery, which is run by NeoPollard Interactive.
The Connecticut Lottery was founded in 1972. The proceeds from the lottery go to education programs, debt services, and retired employee benefits. The profits are also distributed to the general fund. The state’s lottery has contributed more than $5 billion to education and public employee pension systems. The state’s lottery was also the first lottery in the US to offer online games.
The Iowa Lottery is part of the Multi-State Lottery Association. It offers several local games, including Cash4Life, which offers an extra bonus on winnings. The lottery also offers multi-state games, including Mega Millions and Lotto America. You can also purchase tickets online for Powerball and Mega Millions through Jackpocket.
The Washington DC Lottery also offers several draw games. Its profits go to education programs, debt services, and general fund. The state’s lottery is also the first lottery in the US to offer iLottery. The DC lottery also requires that you be physically present in the district to participate. Its games include Mega Millions and Lucky for Life.
The New Jersey Lottery has seven draw games. If you win, the jackpot is divided evenly among the members of your syndicate. If you’re lucky enough to win, you may have to bring identification documents to your local lottery claim center.
Whether you’re a US resident or not, you can play a variety of lotteries online. These sites make it easy to choose a lottery game, purchase tickets, and compare odds. You may also be able to withdraw money from your account after purchase. Depending on your state, you may also be able to purchase tickets for non-US lotteries.