Explore our comprehensive glossary of lottery terms to enhance your understanding of the game.
An optional feature in some lottery games, often available for an additional fee, that can enhance prizes or improve odds.
A feature allowing players to participate in multiple consecutive draws, often referred to as a "Multi-draw."
A retailer that sells lottery tickets.
A payment option for large jackpot winners, where prizes are paid out annually over a set period, rather than as a lump sum.
The numbered object randomly drawn during a lottery. Also known as "Number" or "Digit."
A collection of numbered balls used in the lottery draw machine.
A document, such as a lottery ticket, that entitles the holder to the prize.
The person who receives a lottery prize.
A wager placed on the outcome of a lottery draw.
An additional number drawn alongside the main draw to influence prizes.
A set of scratch cards or instant-win tickets.
A wager where the numbers can match the drawn numbers in any order.
A package of personal and syndicate entries for online lottery play.
A voided ticket.
A jackpot that stops increasing after reaching a predetermined limit.
A one-time lump sum payout for a jackpot, also known as a "Lump sum payment."
A document winners complete to collect large prizes.
A place where winners can validate their tickets and collect prizes.
The period during which a winner can claim their prize.
The steps required to redeem a lottery prize.
A number that hasn't appeared in recent draws, thought to be unlikely to show up soon.
A wager combining both Box and Straight play types.
A lottery game drawn at least once daily.
A lottery game drawn on specific days.
Any number between 0 and 9, often used in daily draw games.
The event where the winning numbers are chosen.
The machine used to randomly select lottery numbers.
A direct bank transfer of winnings.
Assets inherited from a deceased individual.
The expected prize amount for an upcoming draw, subject to fluctuations.
An optional game that increases chances of winning or adds extra prizes.
A non-variable prize that remains constant.
A predetermined prize amount, usually in lower prize tiers or daily draw games.
A structure showing how many numbers a player needs to pick versus the total available in the pool (e.g., 6/49).
Revealing a jackpot winner's identity to the public.
Nonprofit organizations that benefit from a portion of lottery revenue.
Numbers in the upper half of a set (e.g., 20-40 in a 1-40 set).
A number that matches the drawn result.
The cylindrical machine used to draw the lottery balls.
A number that is thought to be likely to appear based on previous draws.
A tax on assets or money inherited.
A scratch-off ticket offering instant results.
Online participation in lottery or gambling games.
A bet placed on an online lottery or gambling game.
The largest prize available in a lottery, often progressive or capped.
A maximum limit on the jackpot's growth.
A frequently selected number on a player's lottery ticket.
A number deliberately avoided, often due to superstition.
Refers to the last time a particular number appeared in a lottery draw.
A game of chance where players match numbers to win prizes.
Wagering on lottery outcomes without purchasing an official ticket.
The regulatory body overseeing a jurisdiction's lottery.
A licensed store selling lottery tickets.
Fraudulent activities involving false lottery claims.
Tax imposed on lottery winnings, varying by location.
Numbers in the lower half of a number set.
A one-time payment option for jackpot winnings.
When a player's number matches the drawn number.
A service that buys lottery tickets on behalf of players.
An option to buy tickets for multiple future draws.
A lottery that spans multiple jurisdictions (e.g., Powerball).
A number that multiplies non-jackpot winnings.
The official lottery of a country.
See "Ball" or "Digit."
A tool for verifying lottery results.
A tool that generates random numbers for lottery tickets.
The group of numbers a player can choose from.
A daily lottery game where players pick digits.
The probability of winning a lottery prize.
A lottery game that doesn't require electronic validation (e.g., scratch cards).
Similar to a messenger service, an agent purchases tickets for players online.
A type of wager in daily draw games, like Front Pair or Back Pair.
A prize system where the total pool is divided among winners.
The monetary reward a winner receives.
A form used to mark lottery choices.
A selection of different ways to play lottery numbers.
The portion of the prize pool allocated to a specific prize tier.
The total amount of money available for prizes.
A level of prize, based on the number of matching numbers.
A jackpot that grows until it is won.
A random selection of lottery numbers generated by a machine.
A lottery-like game where prizes are awarded to randomly selected tickets.
A record of past lottery results.
The numbers drawn and the prizes won in a lottery.
An image of a lottery ticket stored online for proof of purchase.
A scratch card offering instant win results.
The absence of a number in recent draws.
The minimum jackpot for a game before it begins growing.
A play type requiring the exact order of numbers to match the drawn numbers.
A play type that allows winning with numbers in any order or exact order.
A recurring lottery entry for a set period.
A game where prizes are randomly awarded to entrants.
A group of people pooling money to buy multiple tickets and share winnings.
A machine used to process lottery tickets.
The document that represents a player's entry in a lottery.
The sum of a player's selected lottery numbers.
A three-digit number made up of the same digit repeated.
A prize that has not been collected by the winner.
The process of confirming a ticket's legitimacy and prize amount.
A sum of money placed on a lottery's outcome.
A system where a set of numbers is combined in multiple ways to create different ticket combinations.
The person who wins a prize in a lottery.
The tax amount deducted from a winner's prize.