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

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

Unfortunately, there’s no “Better Business Bureau” specifically for online lotto sites. On the contrary, with just a little effort, you can determine if a website is legitimate or not simply by searching online for reviews of that website. Additionally, there are several online forums where online lotto participants can communicate with one another and report issues or issues with certain lottery sites. Due diligence can go a ways to be certain 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 might be a challenge for others to guess.

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

Make sure you abide by all rules and regulations of the site. On many lotto sites, participants must be at least 18 years old to purchase tickets.