How Playing a Lottery-Style Game Works at theLotter
During times when we cannot purchase lottery tickets on your behalf, we may offer you the opportunity to play a lottery-style game where you place a bet on the outcome of lottery-style draws with results determined by a random number generator (RNG). Here is an explanation of how this works.
Play a Lottery-Style Game in 3 Easy Steps!
Choose the lottery you want to play!
Select your numbers and bet on the outcome of the lottery-style draw.
What is a lottery-style game?
A lottery-style game is a game that functions similar to a lottery but with some crucial differences. The lottery's draws are not organized by an official lottery operator and there are no actual tickets. Instead, you make bets on the outcome of a lottery-style draw, and the numbers in that draw are determined by a random number generator (RNG).
Why are lotteries offered in this format?
In cases where official lottery operators have suspended operations of their lotteries, we are happy to provide you with alternative games based on the same rules, draw frequency, odds, and prizes. When you win, prizes will be paid directly into your account by theLotter. The prizes will be equivalent in size to what would have been paid out by the official lottery operators to winners in the corresponding prize tier if the lotteries were active, up to the maximum set for lottery-style games.
How are the numbers chosen in a lottery-style draw?
theLotter uses random number generator (RNG) technology to produce the results of each lottery-style draw. This technology is provided by European Lotto and Betting Limited (ELBL), a company officially licensed in Malta and regulated by the Malta Gaming Authority.
How can theLotter afford to pay prizes in games that simulate real lotteries?
theLotter operates its lottery-like games on an insurance-based business model, which ensures that all prizes will be paid to winners. Smaller wins are paid out directly from revenues received from sales. Larger prizes are guaranteed and covered by theLotter’s insurance model. This insurance model has a maximum and prizes from lottery style games cannot grow higher than that amount.
Where can I see my entries when playing these lottery-like games?
All your entries in lottery-style games can be seen in your account on our site. As your entries are bets on the results of lottery-style draws, no actual lottery tickets are purchased on your behalf and therefore there are no scanned tickets. In your account you can see all previous entries as well as all account transactions including deposits, withdrawals, and lottery bet wins. Additional information can be seen by clicking on the relevant transaction’s row.
How can I be sure I will receive my winnings?
As a respected and reputable lottery ticket purchasing and betting service, we have a proven track record and satisfied customers from all over the world. We operate under a license from the Malta Gaming Authority and guarantee payment to our players when they win. You can use your winnings for future participation in lottery draws, or you can choose to withdraw them.
Does theLotter’s online gaming license cover lottery-style games?
Yes. theLotter has a license from the Malta Gaming Authority which allows us to operate lottery-style games. In addition, our activities are constantly monitored to ensure that they comply with the regulations of this authority. In order to retain our gaming license, we must prove that we are able to guarantee payment to our players when they win. Further information can be found in our Terms of Use.