When it comes to lottery online, you want to make sure that the site has a clean and easy-to-use layout. It should work just as well on desktop computers and mobile devices. Some sites also offer a dedicated app that makes it even easier to play. If you want to play the lottery, look for a site that offers multiple payment methods such as credit and debit cards, eWallets, and cryptocurrencies. The best lottery sites also have VIP clubs that give you extra tickets and other perks for your loyalty.

Lottery websites are regulated by gambling authorities and must follow strict rules. They are also monitored for fairness by reputable third parties. Some states have their own online lottery, while others partner with outside companies to run it. In either case, you can be confident that your money and personal details are safe. In addition, all reputable online lottery sites will have high-level SSL encryption to protect players.

Online lottery games have been around for a while now, with the first US state to legalize them being Illinois in 2012. Since then, six more states (Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, New Hampshire, and Pennsylvania) have moved in that direction, along with dozens of other countries worldwide.

While opponents of online lotteries have valid concerns about problem gambling and cannibalization of traditional game sales, these are unlikely to impact the overall market. In fact, many state lotteries have seen an increase in their traditional game sales the year after launching their online lottery platforms.