Pennsylvania’s state lottery sold its first ticket way back in 1972, and in May 2018 it finally became legal for qualifying players to purchase tickets online through the Pennsylvania iLottery platform.
Although tickets for the main draw must still be purchased in the physical world from participating retailers, it is now legal for adults located in Pennsylvania to purchase tickets online for games carrying a maximum prize of $250,000.
Pennsylvania Online Lottery bonus code
| PAiLottery Bonus Code | PLAY5 |
| No Deposit Bonus | $5 Free on sign-up at PlayiLottery.com |
| Last Verified | July 20, 2018 |
When you visit the Pennsylvania Online Lottery home page, you’ll see a prominent “sign up” button. Once you click on it, you will be redirected to a registration page where you’ll be asked to enter personal information to verify your identity. The site uses an electronic verification process to authenticate your information and confirm that you are legally allowed to play online lottery games on the Pennsylvania State website.
There is also a field where you can redeem a bonus code. Confirm your email address to complete the signup process and start playing online legally.
All new players can claim the site’s welcome promotion, which gives account holders $5.00 of free play. Once you’ve completed the signup process, click on the “My Account” tab, followed by the “My Bonuses” icon to view your bonus amount. The offer is available to users of the Pennsylvania mobile app as well.
You can then use your bonus straight away to play a selection of online games, including Foxin’ Wins and Super Cash Busters. Your bonus coupon comes with a one-time playthrough, which means you have to stake at least $5.00 on those online games before you can withdraw any subsequent profits.
VIP program
The official Pennsylvania lottery website includes a VIP Club tab where you can sign up to receive exclusive offers, giveaways, coupons, and promotions as well as email alerts when new games are released.
Deposits and withdrawals
After playing through your welcome promotion, you’ll need to make a deposit to continue playing. Note that the official Pennsylvania site does not accept credit cards as a deposit or withdrawal method.
Instead, you can deposit and withdraw using any of the following methods:
- ACH echeck
- MasterCard Debit
- Visa Debit
- PayNearMe
The Pennsylvania Lottery site takes safety seriously, so all transactions are carried out quickly and securely.
Safety and social responsibility
Pennsylvania State Lottery’s official website employs an in-date SSL certificate, which allows users to play all available online games and make deposits and withdrawals using a secure connection. An SSL certificate means that the website in question encrypts and therefore secures any personal information, thereby keeping your details safe.
Additionally, the lottery takes responsible gambling seriously – their website lists a full set of guidelines under the “Responsible Gaming” tab at the bottom of each homepage, providing advice on setting a gambling budget and explaining how to play within your limits without chasing losses.
The website lists contact details for players to seek additional help if necessary. Contact options include a telephone number and a link to the Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania website.