Is there a legal online lottery?
Before you start looking for agents, make sure, that online lotteries are allowed in your country. In some countries, for example in the USA, there are restrictions on online gambling, including lotteries.
Make a decision when registering on the online lottery website. Otherwise, you may lose any prizes, who will win, not including additional fines.
Fortunately, list of countries, which prohibit online gambling, including lotteries, is relatively short.
- Bahamas
- Belarus
- Brazil
- Brunei
- Cambodia
- China
- Cuba
- Cyprus
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Iraq
- Poland
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- Singapore
- South Africa
- Switzerland
- Syria
- Turkey
- United Arab Emirates
- USA
does it mean, that you have freedom to play, if you live outside of these countries? Not so fast. Gambling laws can vary greatly by country or region.
It's best to check the licenses on the lottery site before playing. Not all websites will communicate their legal status and / or security measures, but this in itself should alert the player. Buying lottery tickets online, you will get better results, if you stick with websites, which provide proof of their legitimacy.
