An official lottery is a lottery that is sanctioned by a government body and is run by an official representative. These lotteries have specific rules and regulations to ensure fairness to players. For example, the lottery in Connecticut is run by the Connecticut Lottery Corporation. Tickets sold through this lottery are fanfolded and bear a common Pack Number.
The first official lotteries were held in the Low Countries in the fifteenth century. These public lotteries were held to raise money for the poor, fortifications, and other public needs. Some states considered lotteries civic responsibilities and started universities and churches with the money raised from the lottery. The state of Massachusetts conducted a lottery in 1758 in order to raise funds for an expedition against Canada.
After purchasing a lottery ticket, players must wait for the drawing to see if they’ve won. Different lotteries have different drawing dates. You can find out when the next drawing is held by asking a retailer or checking the official lottery website. You can also check if the lottery results are displayed on public access television.
In many countries, playing an official lottery online is completely legal. Official lottery operators use licensed lottery agents to facilitate safe and legal foreign lottery play. One of the best known legitimate lottery agents is TheLotter. TheLotter purchases official lottery tickets on behalf of customers and scans the ticket as proof of purchase.