Participating in some of the online lottery lottos is a good way to play the lottery and also have the opportunity to win some money without needing to leave the comfort of your own home. But in terms of gambling websites, there are several that are rather questionable and downright suspicious. Before you hand over your credit-card number to buy online lotto tickets from just any website, here are a few things you should to understand that can help you stay safe while playing the lotto online:

Only purchase lotto tickets from websites you trust. If you are not knowledgeable about a particular lotto website, research your options to make sure it is legitimate. This implies reading through any privacy policies or terms of service the web site may have posted and if necessary, contacting the site directly (via email or toll-free telephone number) to be sure it really is a valid lotto website.

Unfortunately, there is absolutely no “Better Business Bureau” specifically for online lotto sites. Alternatively, with just a little effort, you may determine if a web page is legitimate or not simply by searching online for reviews of that website. Additionally there are several online forums where online lotto participants can speak with one another and report issues or issues with certain lottery websites. Due diligence will go a ways to make sure that you are not ripped off by a shady, disreputable website.

Always keep your account information and password privately. Never disclose it to anyone (especially over the net) and pick a password that could be a challenge for others to guess.

After logging in and purchasing online lotto tickets, make certain you log out of your account, particularly if you are using a public computer.

Ensure you abide by all rules and regulations of the web site. On many lotto sites, participants has to be at least 18 years of age to purchase tickets.