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Lotteries in the USA: how the system works that gives everyone the chance to become a millionaire

'02.07.2021'

Nurgul Sultanova-Chetin

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American lotteries are very popular because they are the most generous in the world. The magazine told in detail how they function. SameHour.

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Even those who do not live in the US have heard a lot about winning impressive amounts. It was in the American lotto that the largest jackpot in the world, $ 1,5 billion, was drawn. In 2016, by chance or by luck, three lucky people won it at once, each received $ 528 million. However, this is not the only case - in the same 2016, a married couple from New Hampshire won $ 487 million, in 2017 a prize of $ 758,7 million went to a nurse from Massachusetts, and in March 2019 another big jackpot was hit. - $ 768 million. Large and frequent winnings inspire many to play American lotteries.

Best lotteries in America

Great attention is paid to the organization of lotteries in the USA. Each has its own advantages, but there are also constant favorites that are popular not only in America, but also far beyond its borders, because you can play them from many countries of the world (more on that below).

MEGA Millions

Perhaps the most popular and famous American lottery is MEGA Millionsfounded over 20 years ago. Previously, it was called Big game and was distributed across several states, after renaming in 2002, it expanded the game area to almost all of America. From that moment on, the draws began to be held not only on Fridays, but also on Tuesdays.

The drawing is carried out on balls (fields) of two colors. First, players choose 5 numbers out of 70 for the white balls, and then one number out of 25 - the golden ball (mega). The one who correctly guesses all 6 numbers will receive the largest prize, but there are also incentive prizes for partially guessing the winning combination.

The approximate chance of hitting the jackpot in Mega Millions is 1 in 175 million. The prize fund is 50% of all money generated from sales. There are two options for receiving a prize: receive the full amount, but stretch it for 26 years, or take the prize in one check, while losing part of the amount.

Powerball

Powerball is not much inferior in popularity to Mega Millions. This multi-state lottery has been known since 1988, only earlier it was called "Lotto America".

In the PowerBall, the drawing is also held on two lottery drums. 5 numbers are guessed (from 1 to 69) and one more - a red ball (from 1 to 26).

The odds of hitting the top prize are approximately 1 in 175 million. Jackpots of this lottery reach unprecedented sizes. The maximum jackpot exceeded $ 590 million and was hit by one ticket.

SuperLotto Plus

Unlike the previous two SuperLotto Plus is a state lottery run by the California administration, but it is known far beyond its borders. The lottery has existed since 1986 and initially the winning formula was extremely simple: you had to correctly predict 6 balls out of 49. But later, the drawing scheme was supplemented with new requirements and began to resemble the Powerball and Mega Millions rules. Now players guess 5 numbers out of 47 possible ones, and one more bonus number from 1 to 27 for the MEGA ball.

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SuperLotto Plus gives the winner a choice - to collect the entire prize at once by paying out one check, which is approximately 50-60% of the main prize, or to split the payout over 26 years.

New york lottery

New york lottery, as the name implies, was originally run for New Yorkers but has now expanded. The minimum jackpot is $ 3 million. If no one wins the main prize in the current draw, then in the next draw, its amount will increase by $ 500.

The rules of the New York lottery are nowhere simpler: the player needs to guess five numbers from 1 to 59 + the number under which the bonus ball will fall out. Unlike the previous options, there are less chances of winning here, because the bonus ball drops out from a standard lottery drum (1-56).

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Other popular lotteries

So, these were the leaders, but there are no less worthy lotteries. Namely - California Fantasy 5 lottery, where players match 5 numbers out of 39 possible. The minimum jackpot is $ 76, but often exceeds half a million. This is a very popular lottery game.

Another good American lottery is Florida Lotto. Its draws have been held since 1988 on Wednesdays and Saturdays. According to statistics, here every 17th ticket can bring a prize. Here, as elsewhere, everything is in the power of fortune, because the player needs to guess 6 numbers in the range from 1 to 53.

Pick 6 lottery is another chance to win millions. The Pick 6 Lottery ticket has 6 panels, each of which consists of numbers from 1 to 49. The player's task is to make his own winning combination out of them, and this can be done both on the 1st panel of the ticket, or try different options on all six panels in order to increase your chances of winning. XTRA multiplier option available. By paying an extra dollar, you can select a multiplication factor that will be applied to all ticket wins except for the jackpot.

Is it possible to play American lotteries while in another country

The USA has one of the most developed lottery systems, despite the fact that there are no national lotteries here. The activities of each particular lottery are governed by the jurisprudence of the state where it is registered. Therefore, American law allows everyone, regardless of whether they are citizens or residents of the country, to participate in the drawings. But conflicting rules can be implemented at the level of the authorities of a particular state or lottery managers.

For example, non-residents of the country are allowed to take part in the world-famous PowerBall and Mega Millions, but the rules stipulate that the lottery ticket must be purchased in the United States. Consequently, if people from other countries win, it will be difficult to get money.

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Similar rules apply in virtually all US lotteries, and in some cases additional terms apply. For example, you can only participate in the New York Lottery if you purchase a lottery ticket from a realtor in New York. Yes, it is possible to order a ticket online, but the location of the device will be verified.

Thus, despite the absence of restrictions on the game for residents of other countries, mainly people who are in the United States can take part in the drawings.

How to play American lotteries from Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and other CIS countries

Flying to America in order to take part in a lottery drawing is an extremely irrational idea, although this is the most obvious option. Despite the generosity of American lotteries, the chance of winning is elusive, while the cost of flights and hotel is very real. It should also be remembered that obtaining a visa is not always easy.

A much more logical option is to use the services of intermediaries. Thanks to them, it is possible to participate in the best lotteries in the world without leaving your country.

There are many intermediary firms that provide services of this kind: Lotto Agent, The Lotter and others.

Instant lotteries in the USA

With instant lotteries, everything is simple. There is no need to choose numbers and wait for the draw - each ticket contains one or several closed fields, from which you need to wipe off the protective cover in order to see your prize.

Scratch cards are quite popular in the States for several reasons. Firstly, they look attractive on the outside, and this turns the game into a fun process. And secondly, it is extremely simple. The player does not need to choose numbers, register a ticket and wait for the drawing to take place.

New instant lotteries appear literally every week. Some are gaining popularity and have existed for many years, while others close after a few months. Seasonal lotteries are also launched to coincide with some holidays.

Winnings in instant lotteries are predetermined from the moment the ticket is printed, and they are significantly less than in drawn lotteries. Each instant lotto has its own main prize, except for it, small amounts from 1 to 50 dollars are won.

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