Online lottery play is relatively new in the United States. As of today, there are only seven jurisdictions that offer online lottery games. However, more states are expected to approve their own online lotteries in the future.

In addition to the official lotteries in the US, there are also third-party providers that sell tickets online. However, it is important to understand the legality of these services.

Many of these sites use geolocation technology to track players’ locations when they buy tickets. The sites may also provide bonus points for online customers. This can lead to free lottery tickets and cash prizes.

There are two main types of online lottery products: subscriptions and instant win scratch cards. Subscriptions give customers the opportunity to buy tickets for every drawing. Ticket prices vary depending on how many drawings are held. Instant win games are similar to scratch cards but have larger prizes. They can range from $1 to $20.

The first state to offer online lottery ticket sales was Minnesota. The program ended in 2015. It was followed by the launch of a few other jurisdictions.

After the Department of Justice issued a revised opinion in 2011, states began selling lottery tickets online. Several states have established their own websites, which may include promotional offers.

Since the New York Lottery was launched in 1967, it has raised billions for projects across the state. In March 2018, the lottery introduced keno drawings to the virtual world. These are drawn every four minutes.