Currently, there are 45 states operating lotteries in the United States. There are also two lotteries in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The states operating lottery games in 2021 are California, Delaware, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington DC.
The Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) governs multi-state lottery games, which include Mega Millions and Powerball. There are 33 MUSL member states. These lotteries share pooled pools, and the jackpots are huge. Currently, the odds of winning a jackpot in a MUSL state range from one in 302,575,350 to one in 292,201,338.
The largest national lottery in the United States is MegaMillions. In this game, players choose five numbers from a pool of 70. To win a jackpot, a player must match the five numbers with the numbers drawn. Currently, the jackpot amount for a MegaMillions ticket is over $1 billion. MegaMillions also has an additional pool of numbers. Tickets cost $2 and the odds of winning are one in 292,201,338. Those who win the jackpot usually become millionaires.
The New Hampshire Lottery has several draw games, including the Mega Millions and Powerball. There are also several in-house games. The profits from these lotteries go to public education and the state’s general fund. Some of the state lotteries also offer online scratch cards. Those who win prizes up to $50,000 can claim their prizes online.
The Connecticut Lottery is one of the oldest lottery organizations in the United States. Since its launch in 1972, the organization has contributed more than $10 billion to the state. The profits from the lottery are used to support the general fund, state education programs, and retired employee benefits. It also provides funding for local road infrastructure. Its profits also go toward state natural resources and parks. In addition, the lottery also supports problem gambling treatment and the state’s Common School Fund.
Colorado Lottery has several multi-state games. In addition, it participates in Mega Millions, Powerball, and three other local games. Ticket prices vary, but the top prize is often over $200,000. Other state lotteries include New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and North Dakota. Each state offers its own draw games and instant win games. These games can be played on your mobile device. There are also some lottery games that can be played on your computer or iOS device.
Ohio’s lottery features eight draw games. The top prize is also over $200,000. Each ticket has a chance to win, but the odds of winning are different. The state lottery also has several instant win games. The top prize for a single version of Keno is $100,000, while the top prize for a Street Fighter II Instant Win game is $500,000. If you want to play the Ohio lottery online, you can do so from the state’s website. There are also several lottery betting sites that allow you to bet on the draw results. However, these sites are not official lottery websites.