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Free guides and tools for players
Our goal is to provide all the information and tools an online lottery player would ever need—from reading about various game types to learning how to file taxes on winnings. We’re committed to providing this help for free.
Unbiased reviews from independent experts
Our reviews come from 100% independent experts who have no affiliation with any lottery site or app. These reviews are thorough and unbiased. They’re geared to help readers maximize their experience, whether that’s playing a state lottery or using a third-party app. For more information, read our review process.
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Every single member of the PlayiLottery staff has professional journalism experience. Some have logged decades in a newsroom, and one has written three books. Notable organizations that have awarded our writers include the Associated Press, Pennsylvania Society of Professional Journalists, Keystone Press Association, Iowa Newspaper Association, and San Diego Press Club.
The PlayiLottery editorial guidelines page will tell you more about the process we use to ensure that content on our newsfeed (and on other pages on our site) is accurate.
Sincere commitment to responsible gaming
Any site covering gaming is doing its readers a disservice if it doesn’t include information on responsible gaming. PlayiLottery takes its commitment to player safety seriously. We have an extensive page dedicated to responsible gaming. We also highlight responsible gaming resources in all our reviews.
Recent news at PlayiLottery
Colorado Lottery Director Sees iLottery, Couriers As ‘Innovations’ To Industry
October 23, 2024 |Colorado Lottery Director Tom Seaver discussed with PlayiLottery innovations in the lottery landscape, which includes the growth of iLottery and courier services.
Massachusetts Lottery Director ‘Excited’ To Have Couriers Operating In The State
October 21, 2024 |Massachusetts is working toward an iLottery in 2026, but in the meantime it has a positive relationship with three courier services.
Scientific Games Extends Partnership With Puerto Rico Lottery
October 18, 2024 |Scientific Games and Puerto Rico's Lotería Electrónica are set to continue their existing agreement after locking into a new eight-year contract.
Texas Lottery Advises Lawmakers To Ban Or Regulate Courier Services In 2025
October 18, 2024 |On Tuesday, Texas Lottery Director Ryan Mindell told lawmakers to either ban or regulate courier services during the 2025 legislative sessions.
We know what our audience wants because we’re also lottery players
It’s easy to create content that answers our readers’ questions when they’re the same questions we’ve had throughout our time playing the lottery online. That’s why one of our primary goals is to be a helpful resources for anyone interested in playing ilottery. However, we also pride ourselves on providing the latest industry news and analysis for anyone hoping to stay on the cutting edge of this growing market.
Here are some of the key questions we try to answer for both groups:
There are 12 states (plus Washington DC) that offer some sort of state-run lottery option online. If you add in states that offer online lottery couriers, that number grows to nearly 30—and counting. For online players, we have answers to the following questions and plenty more.
🌎 Can I play lottery games online in my area?
👾 What type of games are available? Do any have second-chance opportunities?
🔏 Do you need to subscribe to play?
🎁 Are the promotions worthwhile?
🤑 How do you deposit and claim winnings online?
🍀 What are the odds for each game?
🔥🧊 Is there such a thing as “hot” or “cold” numbers?
🔒 Are online lottery games safe? How do you know?
Whether you’re an industry insider looking for the latest scoop or just want to learn more about the lottery industry, we’ll provide answers to the following questions.
♟️ Who are the main companies in the mix?
💸 How much revenue do state lotteries produce?
🎓 What does that revenue fund? And is it the same in every state?
📜 What bills are lawmakers currently considering?
🇺🇸 Which states will legalize iLottery next?
🧐 Who regulates all this activity?