How To Play Lottery
Just about every country in the world has its own version of the
lottery and in the USA alone there are dozens of different rules
depending on whether you play a state lottery or the national
lottery. This article will list the common rules that exist for
most versions of the lottery. Most states impose a minimum age
limit on players, ranging from 16 to 21.
The game begins when the player receives a lottery ticket or
slip. In some instances, a board may be used. We'll imagine that
the player is using a ticket in these instructions. The ticket
will have rows or columns of boxes containing numbers from 1
through 49.
The player needs to choose six numbers between 1 and 49 and mark
their choices on the ticket, usually by putting a cross through
the number. In some versions of the game, multiple sets of
numbers can be used at once. A common alternative to this
routine is to have the numbers chosen at random by the computer.
This saves the player time and is useful for those who suffer
from indecision!
Players should make sure that all the other information on the
ticket is filled in, including name and address and the type of
game, or 'draw', being played. In some instances, players may be
able to choose to play the same numbers for multiple weeks. The
choices really do vary from game to game so players need to
carefully read through all of the given information when making
their decision.
Once the ticket has been completed, players need to hand it in
to their retailer or put it through a terminal device
themselves. A printout will be handed back containing the
player's selections; the most important thing for the player now
is remembering to check his or her numbers when the draw comes
up. Every year millions of dollars go unclaimed in lottery
games, so remember first and foremost to keep your ticket safe
and claim any prize within six months or a year, depending on
the regulations!
If three or more numbers in the draw match those on your ticket,
you've won a prize. Three, four or five number matches offer
small to substantial winnings; five numbers plus the bonus offer
a reward much greater, whilst matching six numbers means you've
won the jackpot. If more than one person matches the six numbers
then the prize will be shared equally between the winners.