When playing lottery online it’s important to only use trusted sites. This includes checking out their security protocols, regulation, and who they are regulated by. You should also look at their track record, which should include a history of paying out winnings. Spotting a fake lottery site is not hard if you know what to look out for.

Many sites now offer lottery subscriptions that allow you to automatically buy tickets for a week, or several weeks, at a time. This allows players to save time and money, as they don’t need to remember to buy their tickets each week. However, you should note that these sites often charge a premium over official state lotteries, and winnings are only paid out if your ticket matches the official results.

Another option is to use 3rd party services that will buy a real ticket for you. These cover all sorts of lottery games from different countries around the world. These services charge extra for their service, but they do make it a lot easier to play the lottery.

Another thing to consider is that some statistics show that online players do not win as much as those who play in-store. However, this is not necessarily the case and it may be that online players simply buy more combinations (and therefore have a better chance of winning). It is important to check the payout record of any lottery site you are considering using before deciding.