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Updated August 2026

Every lottery in the world, country by country

Last updated Written by Lottery reporter

Last updated 24 August 2026·Written by
the Loterij.online desk

Which draw a country runs, when it takes place, and whether someone
living elsewhere can enter it. Start with a continent, or go straight
to a country.

36Countries
57Lotteries
5Continents

Europe

13 countries

Two draws cross borders here: EuroMillions runs in nine countries,
EuroJackpot in eighteen. Everything else is national.

All of Europe

Americas

8 countries

The two American giants, Powerball and Mega Millions, are sold across
most US states but not outside the country. Latin America draws mostly
at national level.

All of the Americas

Asia

9 countries

Rules on who may buy a ticket vary more here than anywhere else. Several
of these draws are closed to anyone without local residency.

All of Asia

Africa

4 countries

South Africa runs the continent’s largest draws. Elsewhere the picture
is smaller and changes often, so check the operator before you play.

  • South Africa

    Lotto·PowerBall
  • Nigeria

    National Lottery
  • Ghana

    NLA Lotto
  • Morocco

    Loto

All of Africa

Oceania

2 countries

Both countries pay prizes as a tax-free lump sum, which makes the
headline figure closer to what a winner actually receives.

All of Oceania

Biggest jackpots ever paid

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    Mega Millions, single ticket
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    EuroMillions, cap reached
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Amounts are advertised jackpots before tax and before any
lump-sum discount. Vul deze rijen zelf in — ik heb hier bewust
geen bedragen verzonnen.

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Buying from another country

Most national lotteries sell only to people inside the country. Agents
buy a ticket on your behalf; concierge and betting services are not the
same thing and pay out differently. We do not sell tickets ourselves.

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    Agent — buys a physical ticket in your name
    Review
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    Betting — you bet on the outcome, no ticket is bought
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    Agent — syndicate shares only
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Questions

Can I play a foreign lottery from where I live?

Sometimes. Some operators sell to anyone; others require residency,
a local bank account, or a ticket bought in person. The country page
says which applies.

Is an agent the same as buying a ticket myself?

An agent buys a real ticket and holds it for you. A betting service
does not buy a ticket at all — it pays out from its own funds or an
insurer. Both are legal in many places, but they are different
products.

Do the jackpot figures include tax?

No. Advertised jackpots are before tax, and in the United States the
headline figure is an annuity total, not the cash amount.

How often is this page updated?

Draw days and prices are checked monthly; entry rules whenever an
operator announces a change.

Written by the Loterij.online desk · Last checked 24 August 2026 ·
Sources are listed on each country page ·
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