Various lotteries are available around the world. In the US, there are two types: state and multi-jurisdictional.

The majority of state lotteries are offered only within a state’s boundaries. They are regulated by the state’s lottery commission. The commission is usually appointed by the governor of the state.

Multi-jurisdictional lotteries are created when multiple states form a lottery. These lotteries often have larger jackpots than if the jackpot were held individually. The lottery is operated by a corporation licensed by the government.

In the US, multi-jurisdictional lotteries include Powerball, Mega Millions, Hot Lotto, and Tri-State Megabucks. These lottery games are offered to players throughout the country.

Lotto is the most popular game in the US. It is based on a betting game from seventeenth-century Genoa. The player chooses five numbers between one and 39, with the chance of winning a large jackpot.

Lottery games also offer several prize levels. The highest prize is a jackpot, which is usually awarded as a lump sum. Other prizes can be fixed, such as a percentage of the receipts.

Some lotteries are available on the internet. These games offer instant results and active participation. Some lottery games are also available in the form of scratch-off tickets. Scratch-off tickets are printed on a latex-coated paper, which can be wiped off by the player.

Lottery games can also be offered in a cash-for-life format. In these lottery games, the winner receives a set prize payment in installments for life.