Many states now allow players to purchase lottery tickets online. The number of sites offering online lottery tickets is increasing, but some state lotteries still do not offer them.

Before you purchase your ticket, you need to find a trustworthy lottery site. A good site will offer plenty of payment options, including credit cards, Neteller, and PayPal. It will also have a clear set of terms of service, so you know how the site operates. You should avoid sites that have no terms.

If you do choose a lottery site, make sure that they have a good payout history. Make sure that the website has security measures to ensure that your funds are secure. Also, read the terms of service and privacy policies carefully.

Some lottery websites charge extra fees for services, and some add markups on top of the price of the ticket. Typically, the price of the ticket will be the same as the ticket you would pay in a brick-and-mortar shop.

A lottery site should also have a wide variety of games. You can choose to subscribe to a lotterie, which allows you to buy a ticket for every drawing. This allows you to enter major multi-state draws, as well as state-level drawings.

Some lottery sites will also let you play scratch-offs and keno. These are similar to real scratch-off games. They can be played for as little as $0.05. Top prizes range from $10,000 to $200,000.

In addition, you can use dedicated mobile apps to streamline the entire lottery experience. This will help you deposit and withdraw funds easily.