General information about US lotteries
In the US, the lottery is not just a popular opportunity to "tickle" your nerves and give you an adrenaline rush, this is a real national idea. The lucky ones are found every year, guessing 3 or 5 dropped random numbers, who become multimillionaires overnight.
There are two types of US lottery:
- Interstate. A large number of states participate in the draw. Any American can buy a ticket and a chance to win. Of this category, the most famous are Megamillions (Megamillions) and Powerball (Powerball)
- Regional - state lotteries. The most famous lately are Super Lotto Plus, which takes place in California, Superlotto in Florida, Mega Buks Oregon
Also, the United States has an inherently unprecedented lottery, allowing a resident of another country to obtain American citizenship as a prize. The drawing takes place annually, after which the winners receive a green card. Green card is a residence permit, allowing you to live and work in America. For, to participate in the lottery, necessary:
- Fill out your application form on the official website in the fall
- In spring, check the result by individual number
- The winners collect the necessary documents and are interviewed at the visa center
- If approved, they are given six months to, to move to the country
Statistics show that, that at the interview stage almost 50% job seekers, however, even in spite of this, every year on winning numbers enter America up to 50 thousands of people.
American lottery, unlike some other countries, always involves paying tax in case of winning. Its size varies by state and is established by law, whereas, eg, in Europe, most countries do not have such an article of taxation.
Also in the USA there is a specific system for issuing winnings, large amounts can be obtained in two ways:
- A certain amount immediately after deducting tax interest (it differs from state to state and can be quite large, reaching 50-70% on the size of the win)
- All winnings in equal parts over a number of years (most often from 26 to 30)
