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PA Lottery Makes More Tickets Available Online
You can now purchase Powerball and Mega Millions tickets online.
PENNSYLVANIA - It's now possible to purchase Powerball and Mega Millions lottery tickets from the comfort of home via the Pennsylvania Lottery's iLottery platform.
Just like if they were buying them in a store, players who purchase Powerball and Mega Millions tickets online can choose their own numbers or select the quick pick option to receive randomly selected numbers. Players also have the option to purchase multiple tickets and to buy tickets up to 26 drawings (13 weeks) in advance.
“Selling lottery online is a big part of our effort toappeal to new customers and meet our players where they already are, which is online," lottery executive director Drew Svitko said in a statement. "This is an important step that will help us continue generating funds to benefit older Pennsylvanians.”To play Powerball or Mega Millions online, players must sign up for an iLottery account and deposit funds in order to make a purchase. New account holders are required to securely submit proof of identity and age. Players must be 18 or older. After purchasing tickets, players will
be able to view their transaction history, which will include past and current drawings and plays.
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Under state law, online lottery players must be physically located in Pennsylvania to play for money and win prizes.
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