American lotteries are as fun as the UK lotteries, there are many varieties players can choose. Even Brits can play and participate in these lotteries, so it’s quite fun to check out and see the differences. Our recommends below top lottery games available in the USA for our readers to play.
Top 5 most popular American Lotteries
- Powerball – Operated since 1992, currently, Powerball has impressively grown. People in 47 states can enjoy this game. The jackpot presents a minimum amount of $40 million, and the draws are taken every Saturdays and Wednesdays at 10.59 PM. The player will win the jackpot if they match 5 digits and 1 extra ball from the Powerball.
- Mega Millions – Known as the most popular lottery game in the US, Mega Millions is available since 1996. To win this lottery, players should select 6 digits. Among 5 digits players should select digits from 1-75 and 1 digit from 1-15. Starts from $15 million, the jackpot will increase by $5 million for each draw. Interesting, isn’t it?
- Lotto America – The American Lotto started to operate in 2017, currently offered in 13 states to substitutes the Hot Lotto. To play this lottery, players should choose 5 numbers from 1 to 52 and pick one-star ball numbered from 1 to 10. Players can win at least $2 million jackpot in this game.
- Lucky for Life – Modified from its original format in 2013, Lucky for Life lottery is currently available in 25 states. This lottery offers two unique annuitized prize levels to the first prize winner. This means the winner might have a chance to receive $1,000 a day for life. Lucky for Life uses 5 to 48 white balls and green lucky balls numbered from 1 to 18.
- New York Lotto – Available since 1967, this lottery is drawn twice a week every Wednesday and Saturday. To win, players should pick 6 digits from 1 to 59. If a player won the lottery, they would have two options for the prize. They can choose either the jackpot as a lump sum or an annuity of 25 years.