For many, playing the Lotto once or twice weekly is a tradition. There’s something about going to the kiosk to collect your ticket, and then waiting in anticipation for the draw, in the hope that you’ve won, become a millionaire and all your dreams have come true. But what if we said, that age-old tradition has transformed with the digital age?
Playing the Lotto online isn’t a new concept by any means, but it certainly elevates the experience – particularly if you’re playing somewhere that offers tickets to 20+ Lotteries worldwide. Maybe you’re a traditionalist who hasn’t yet tried it, or considered it but not got round to playing online – read on as we list the top five reasons to make it your new favourite pastime.
- Accessibility and convenience
Much like anything online – whether that be online shopping, gaming or of course, playing the Lotto – it’s far more accessible and convenient than traditional means. Whether it’s the issue of time, the travel and distance involved or ultimately, waiting for the shop or kiosk to open, playing Lotto online eliminates all of these problems. You can purchase your tickets on your smartphone or tablet, from the comfort of your home or on-the-go – meaning if you forget to purchase a ticket, you can quickly get a draw on your commute home from work. Online Lotto sites are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and there’s always a draw that’s waiting to be entered.
- Not limited to regional variations
Of course, one of the biggest benefits to playing Lotto online is that you are not limited to just playing your country or region’s variation of the Lotto. Most online operators will house multiple versions of the Lotto, so instead of just playing Lotto Max, or the Powerball, you could try your hand at the EuroMillions or even choose the Lotto with the biggest jackpot or most favourable odds. Draws take place on different days, so rather than play on Wednesday, you might feel like Thursday’s your lucky day. There are no limits on choice – giving you the freedom to explore alternative Lotteries from around the world.
- Types of games
As we’ve already mentioned, the sheer variety of Lotto games from all four corners of the globe is far more preferential. But what if we said that the fun didn’t end at just choosing your lucky numbers? That’s right, online Lotto sites offer other ways to win some extra cash too. Instant win games, more usually associated with scratch cards – again that you’d find at your local kiosk – and digitalised versions of scratch cards can be played too. By logging in to your account and depositing your funds, you’re able to choose how you spend that money. Everything is all in one place, once again making it super convenient!
- Never miss a draw – auto-play
For some, entering the Lotto draw is a tradition – they know what day, and what time, their numbers are for. For others, life gets in the way and they simply forget to purchase their ticket in time. Online, this isn’t an issue! Playing online Lotto allows you to select your numbers and buy your tickets ahead of schedule and once you’ve done so, your numbers are saved. Playing online also gives you the option to auto-play, meaning you can select how many draws, or weeks-worth of draws, you would like to play. Maybe you’re away on extended vacation and want to secure your chances of potential success – we’ve all pictured the nightmare scenario of the one week we don’t play Lotto and our lucky numbers are drawn. You are kept in control at all times, and can decide when to inactivate the feature too.
- Security and peace of mind
We’ve all been there – purchased a ticket for the Lotto and guarded it by lock and key to ensure we don’t lose it, just in case our numbers come up and we are a winner. Whether you keep it under your mattress, use it as a book mark, or pin it to the fridge, there’s always that inkling feeling that it will get lost, damaged or stolen. This isn’t an issue online, as everything is kept within your account. From deposits and withdrawals stored within your transaction history, email or text notifications confirming your all-important numbers, draw dates and times, to personal details and banking information – everything is all in one place and incredibly secure. You don’t need to worry about a thing, other than having fun and daydreaming of that windfall!