A lottery is a great way to win something large or small. You can win a new house, a place in kindergarten, or even cash prizes. For instance, the National Basketball Association holds a lottery for the 14 worst teams to determine their draft picks. The winning team gets to pick the best college talent.
European lotteries
There are a number of European lotteries that offer the possibility of winning a lot of money. These lotteries vary in odds, jackpot size, and other factors. You may want to play more than one lottery to increase your chances of winning.
Spanish lotteries
Spain’s lottery is one of the most popular in the world. People from the UK and other European countries buy tickets each year to try and win the EUR2 billion jackpot. The draw is held every year on 22 December, kicking off the festive season and new year celebrations. The tradition has remained largely unchanged through the centuries, despite the Spanish civil war and many other obstacles.
Italian lotteries
The first national lottery in Italy was organised in 1530 under the name of “Lo Giuco del Lotto D’Italia”. Since then, the Italian lottery has been in existence in many different forms, and the unified state lottery was introduced in 1863. After World War II, the Italian lottery became more popular and SuperEnalotto was introduced to the country. This game features a 6/90 format, and tickets cost one Euro for two tries. It also has SuperStar, with the highest jackpot of EUR 579,123.
French lotteries
The French lottery was established in 1976 and is run by the government. Since then, it has gained national attention for its jackpots and prize money. The lottery is drawn three times a week on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. The jackpot can be accumulated for a maximum of 34 draws. After that, the money will be distributed between categories.
Australian lotteries
Australian lotteries are operated by state-licensed companies. These companies may be state government-owned, private sector, or not-for-profit. State governments own lottery companies while private sector companies run them.
Dutch state-owned Staatsloterij
The Dutch state-owned Staatsloterij has been in operation for more than 230 years and is renowned for its reliability. In 2010, it paid out 4.3 million euros in prizes to lucky winners. The lottery is regulated by the Dutch Gaming Authority and the Netherlands Online Gambling Association, and a portion of its profits goes to charity. The Netherlands is one of the oldest countries to have a lottery.
Irish lotteries
The main office of the Irish lotteries is located in Dublin. Winners of EUR15,000 and over must go to Dublin to claim their prize. Prize money is paid by check after verifying the winner’s identity. The Irish government does not tax the winnings. There are many happy jackpot winners in Ireland.