Several states in the US have authorized online lottery sales. However, the laws are changing rapidly. The US Justice Department clarified the legality of the Wire Act in 2011. That law prohibits the sale of lotto tickets over the internet, but it does not affect the sale of other forms of betting.
There are currently eight states with online lotteries. Most of them require the purchase of a ticket in person. The other five states permit subscription services.
Pennsylvania is home to some of the best online lottery sites. The PA Lottery website allows you to play games from anywhere in the state. The website provides the option of purchasing Powerball, Mega Millions, and Pick-3 tickets. It also features draw games, eInstant games, and Treasure Hunt games.
There are also specialty instant games. These have helped fund breast cancer research and multiple sclerosis research. These lottery games are available on the web and through mobile apps. Players can choose from more than 100 games. There are prizes ranging from $1 to $20.
Unlike sports betting, there are no limits to how much a player can spend. Most websites use geolocation to determine the location of a player when he or she purchases a ticket. This makes it possible for players to buy tickets from anywhere in the world.
The biggest national lottery in the US is Powerball. Its grand prize reaches over $1 billion. The state of Puerto Rico participates in MegaMillions.