Across the United States, there are a variety of lotteries available for players to participate in. These lotteries include daily and multi-state draw games. They can be purchased at retail locations or online. Some jackpots can reach millions of dollars. A winning ticket may require a claim form or identification documents to be processed. Purchasing tickets online also gives players access to various lotteries worldwide.
The New Hampshire Lottery has been in operation since 1964. It offers a variety of draw games, including Powerball and Mega Millions. Profits are allocated to education and other public services. Other lottery organizations in the US include the Connecticut Lottery, the Iowa Lottery, the New Jersey Lottery, and the Rhode Island Lottery. All of these lottery organizations are members of the Multi-State Lottery Association.
Some states, such as Connecticut, offer multi-state draw games. Other states, such as Illinois, have established their own lottery systems. Online lotteries are one of the most popular forms of gambling in the US. A few states, including Illinois, Georgia, and North Carolina, offer their own online lottery. Some of these states also offer non-US lottery games for players who are not able to purchase tickets in their home states.
Some lotteries operate in the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. The Virgin Islands’ lottery will be in operation when 2021. However, it is not yet clear whether or not the Puerto Rican lottery will offer online games.
The Pennsylvania Lottery offers 11 draw games. These include: Keno, Powerball, Power Strike, Cash4Life, Cash Match, Cash4Life Plus, Mega Millions, Cash4Life, Cash4Life Instant, Mega Millions Instant, and Cash4Life Plus Instant. The Pennsylvania Lottery also offers Keno online and virtual sports.
The Oregon Lottery provides six lottery games. These include: Powerball, Mega Millions, and Lotto America. The proceeds are distributed to a variety of causes, including: education, parks, and natural resources. It also provides support for problem gambling treatment.
The Iowa Lottery provides a variety of local and multi-state games. It also provides online keno and sports betting for tribal members. The lottery also has partnerships with other lottery organizations. In addition, the Iowa Lottery has partnered with the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes to offer sports betting.
The Colorado Lottery began in 1983. Its profits are distributed to state parks, wildlife habitats, and open space conservation. It also offers a variety of draw games, including: Powerball, Mega Millions, and Mega Money. It is a charter member of the Multi-State Lottery association.
The Georgia Lottery offers 10 draw games and dozens of scratchers. The lottery’s proceeds go to public schools, parks, and human services. The lottery has contributed more than $5.5 billion to educational programs and other public services. The lottery also provides financial support for the Great Wall. It is one of the oldest lottery organizations in the US.
The New Jersey Lottery offers seven draw games. The proceeds are distributed to public schools, public employee pension systems, debt services, and retired employee benefits.