There are many advantages to playing online lottery. Besides the safety of your money, it is easy to participate in many draws at once. You can choose your number, pay, and even get instant results. You also get to keep your winnings for the rest of the week! You can also play several times a week, and repeat your favorite numbers over again. You can also use multi-draw packages or memberships to be guaranteed to win a number in several different draws.

When you play online, you will find that most lotteries use geolocation technology to track your location. Geolocation allows the site to recognize if you are playing from a different state. However, purchasing tickets in person is unaffected by geolocation, and the same goes for buying tickets in person. Of course, you should be aware that some states require you to be a resident of the state to buy a lottery ticket. If this is the case, you should make sure that you reside in a state that allows lottery sales online.

Some states have decided to launch lottery sales online as a convenience to lottery players. Illinois, for example, began selling tickets online in 2012. Last year, Illinois lottery said they made $425,000 in their first week. In the meantime, anti-gambling groups have been fighting to expand lottery online. However, online lottery sites charge the same price as the state-sponsored lottery website. Moreover, you can subscribe to lottery games for weeks, months, or even years.