Online lottery is a new way to play the game of chance without having to leave home. It works the same as the regular game, but players are able to pick numbers from their computers or mobile devices. Then they will wait for the draw that happens via video streaming. Most sites also offer a jackpot that can be worth millions of dollars.

The first thing to look at is the website’s security. Legitimate lotto websites will have SSL encryption and other trusted logos on the site. They will also be regulated by various gaming commissions. If a site does not have these, avoid it at all costs.

Another important thing to look at is the lottery games that the site offers. Some sites may have over 50 different lottery games available, while others might only have 10 or less. It does not necessarily mean that a site with fewer lotteries is inferior to the one that has more, but it should be something that you consider carefully.

Some lottery sites will not purchase official tickets for you, instead they have a service called a ticket courier that goes into stores and buys physical tickets for you. They will then send you a scan of the ticket and you pay them a fee for this service. If you win a prize, they will split it with you.

These are known as lotto agents and they are allowed to operate by state law as long as the person attempting to make a purchase is within state lines. These companies will usually use geolocation technology to ensure that every customer is a resident of the state they are playing in.