Frequently Asked Questions

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How do I withdraw funds from my account?

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The most convenient and recommended way to make withdrawals is by accessing your account on our desktop website.

You can withdraw funds from your account with payment methods you have used previously for payments and/or deposits. You cannot withdraw funds in excess of what you deposited with your payment method due to our adherence to anti-money laundering regulations.

Winnings can be withdrawn with a bank transfer. To request a bank transfer, or for further assistance making withdrawals, please contact our Customer Service team.

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How do I receive my winnings?

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Secondary winnings will be transferred to your account after receipt of the prize from the official lottery operator. Some lotteries have different prize collection procedures. In these cases, Customer Service will guide you through the collection process until you receive your winnings. You may use your winnings for future participation in lottery draws or withdraw all, or part of the winnings with your designated payment method.

Jackpot winners may be required to collect the prize in person from the official lottery operator, in which case theLotter may choose to fly the winner there. If you are the winner of a major lottery prize you will be given information how to collect your prize.

Winners of non-cash prizes offered by lotteries and raffles will receive the monetary value of the prize.

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How do I pay for ticket purchases?

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Sign in to your theLotter account.

Choose the lottery you want to play.

Fill in your tickets, select your playing options, and click PLAY.

When you pay for your purchase, the system will automatically deduct the cost of participation from your account’s balance. When there are insufficient funds to complete your purchase, you can choose one of the payment methods listed in your account to complete the payment.

Confirm your ticket purchase. You will receive an automatic email notification when your order is complete.

If this is your first purchase on our site, you must first complete the full registration process and associate a payment method with your account in order to start playing.

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Is there a tax requirement on my lottery winnings?

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Many countries pay out lottery wins tax free. For those countries that tax lottery wins, the rate varies widely.

theLotter is required to pay taxes on lottery wins in accordance with the laws of the country or state where the ticket was purchased.

You can find more information regarding the tax requirements for the lotteries we offer on our Lottery Taxes page. Please feel free to contact our customer support team with any questions regarding taxation.

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Are there any fees for withdrawing from my account?

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No. We do not take any commission/fee on your withdrawal, but local bank fees may apply.

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