Life can be hectic. From jobs to getting the kids to school and extracurriculars to weekly chores, we often don’t have much downtime. Or the time to remember to pick up lottery tickets. Wouldn’t it be so much easier if you could play the lottery online?
But can you buy lottery tickets online? You can order them, depending on your location! And it’s easy to do. Read on to learn about the seven advantages of playing the lottery online.
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1. Convenience
Playing the lottery online is convenient for people constantly on the go. When you play Powerball or your favorite state lottery game online you can pick your numbers or get randomly-generated numbers with Quick Pick. Not to mention, you have the ability to order your lottery tickets—and receive notifications when you’ve won—from the comfort of your couch, at your child’s sporting events, or anywhere you are. Playing in your office lottery pool is more fun when no one has to run out on behalf of the group. You can also set up a Smart Order subscription to never miss a chance to participate in your favorite game.
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2. Play From Your Phone
Most people rely on their smartphones for their everyday tasks. So, can you play the lottery on your phone? Yes! Playing the lottery online makes the lottery accessible and user-friendly.
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3. Secure Payments
Digital lottery platforms prioritize security, ensuring players are comfortable ordering lottery tickets online. Many handle transactions using best-in-class financial technology. They may exercise SSL encryption and PCI compliance to ensure secure transmission of all user data. For added security, they may require Face ID/Touch ID or pin code verification to place orders, fund requests, and make payouts.
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4. See Your Tickets
One of the greatest advantages of playing the lottery online is the easy management of your tickets!
Your ticket is then kept in a secure fireproof safe until after the drawing. If you win a large prize, many apps will arrange to transfer your paper ticket to you so you can claim the lottery prize from the state lottery.
(Related: Here’s How Big Lottery Winners Pick Their Winning Numbers)
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5. Quick Notifications
Can I win the lottery online? Your odds of winning are the same as if you were to purchase a lottery ticket in person at the store. Plus, playing online can give you the advantage of real-time notifications about upcoming drawings and prizes, plus notifications if your ticket is a winner.
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6. More Ways to Win
Playing the lotto with a lottery app unlocks additional features and ways to win prizes. For example, your lottery ticket orders may give you chances to win giveaways for amazing prizes and VIP experiences.
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7. Responsible Gaming Protections
Keep the lottery fun by playing responsibly. Look for an backed by the expertise of the National Council on Problem Gambling. These app are committed to the highest standards of responsible gaming with consumer protection features that include things like:
- Daily funding and spending limits
- Self-exclusion from the app
- In-app access to problem gambling resources. If you need additional support, the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) offers a number of resources on their website as well as 24-hour confidential helpline at 1-800-522-4700.
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How to Check Lottery Tickets Online
We bet you’re wondering how to check your lottery ticket online. Once the drawing happens, some apps check your ticket against the winning numbers and send you an email letting you know if you’ve won a prize at any level. You can also check the app to see if any of your tickets are winners and how much they won.
(Related: The 10 Biggest Powerball Jackpot Wins of All Time)
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How to Play the Lottery Online
Playing the lottery online or with a lottery app is convenient. You can choose from any of your state lottery games and place your order. Set up a subscription to make regular orders for your favorite games and never forget to grab your ticket. You can also set up a lottery pool to participate with family and friends or use the app for your office pool. You can also join a much larger pool with the other users from your state.
This article originally appeared on Jackpocket.com and was syndicated by MediaFeed.org.
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