Online Lottery is a growing trend in the US and offers players the ability to play the lottery without leaving the comfort of their own home. Online Lottery games are similar to the traditional lottery, except players can log in at any time, anywhere, and purchase tickets from any device that has a good internet connection. This convenience makes it easy for anyone to get into the game and make their dreams come true.

Most online lottery websites and applications are operated by private businesses that serve as middlemen for the government-run lotteries, such as MegaMillions, Powerball or EuroJackpot. Unlike traditional lotteries, which are run by governments, most of these sites and applications do not have their own random number generators and instead rely on the random numbers generated by the official lottery provider. Nevertheless, it is still important to ensure you’re playing with a legitimate site.

Many online lottery sites will also ask for proof of identity when you create an account. This is to prevent people from creating fake accounts and using them to win the lottery. It’s always better to be safe than sorry, so it is recommended to read the Terms of Use and Privacy Policies thoroughly before deciding to play with any site.

Currently, the following states offer online lottery: Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, New Hampshire, and Pennsylvania. These are the only states that have legalized online lottery sales. The rest of the states only allow you to subscribe to the lottery, but not actually play.