Until a couple of years ago, online lottery sales were considered illegal in the US. However, a change in the Department of Justice’s opinion in 2011 opened the doors for states to offer online lottery tickets.

Online lottery sites are authorized by the state when they are handled by an official vendor. The official lottery websites make buying tickets easy and safe. These sites also publish information about past draws.

Online lottery games are available in most states, including Powerball, Mega Millions, and Lotto 47. The jackpots can range from $20 to $300,000. Online lottery syndicates increase the odds of winning by pooling money and playing together. These syndicates win over fifth of the top jackpots in major lotteries in some countries.

The best lottery sites offer secure payment options, plenty of games, and promotions. They also allow players to buy tickets and compare the odds of winning. They provide a range of tips and tricks to help players play more effectively.

Online lotteries are legal in eight US states. However, there are other states that are considering legalizing online lottery. Currently, Massachusetts is in the process of legalizing its online lottery. Another Northeastern state, Rhode Island, is in the midst of a legalization effort.

Before the legalization of online lotteries in the United States, a few states offered online lottery games. Minnesota was the first state to offer online lottery. It was followed by Illinois and Kentucky.

In 2018, the Pennsylvania Lottery began offering an online lottery. Pennsylvania’s traditional lottery sales have continued to grow since the PA iLottery launched in 2018. In the past two years, sales have increased to over $4.2 billion.