Various US states offer different lottery games. The odds of winning a prize are different for each game. Some lotteries have multiple jackpots. This means that each jackpot is larger than the previous one. There are also some instant win games that are available. These are usually user friendly and provide quick ways to select the numbers.
In some states, you can purchase a ticket online. Some states allow you to buy tickets in person as well. Buying lottery tickets online is convenient and secure when you use an official vendor. There are also a number of websites that allow you to compare jackpots, buy tickets, and view results. Some sites offer promotions as well.
The first US state to offer lottery tickets was New Hampshire in 1964. Today, 45 states and the District of Columbia offer lottery games. The Virgin Islands also operate lotteries. In addition to traditional lotteries, some states offer scratch cards and instant win games. These are available on mobile devices as well. The top lottery sites can be used on Android and iOS devices.
There are four draw games and four instant win games for players to choose from at the Illinois Lottery. Players can also choose to play the Powerball or Mega Millions. The Mega Millions jackpot is the largest in the country and offers odds of one in 302,575,350. Some lottery sites offer tickets for as little as $10, while others cap at $20.
The Missouri Lottery was launched in 1986. It offers four draw games and two multi-state games. Players can also choose to play the Powerball, Mega Millions, and Lotto America.
The Connecticut Lottery began operations in 1972. It has been a charter member of the Multi-State Lottery Association. In fiscal year 2020, CT Lottery players won $822 million in prizes. This money went to support the state’s general fund and public employee pension systems. In addition to the traditional draw games, CT Lottery also offers sports betting to tribal members. CT Lottery retailers earned $73 million in commissions in that year.
Idaho started operations in 1989 and is a member of the Multi-State Lottery Alliance. The Idaho Lottery offers several in-house games and four multi-state games. One version of Keno has a top prize of $100,000. Other games include Mega Millions, Cash4Life, and Lucky for Life.
The New Mexico Lottery offers several draw games and instant win games. In addition to the traditional draw games, the lottery offers two multi-state games, Lucky for Life, and Powerball. The New Hampshire Lottery includes Mega Millions and Powerball. Players can also choose to play in the Missouri Lottery and the Multi-State Lottery Association.
Nebraska residents can play the Powerball and Mega Millions. Players can also participate in the Lucky for Life and 2by2 games. Ticket prizes range from $1 to $20.
The New Jersey Lottery is also a charter member of the Multi-State lotteries Association. It offers seven draw games and a variety of instant win games.
