Lottery vs. Lotto — What's the Difference?

A situation whose outcome is governed by chance.

A gambling game with drawn numbers for prizes.

A system of raising money by selling numbered tickets and giving prizes to the holders of numbers drawn at random.

A game of chance in which players select numbers that they hope will match those drawn at random.

Any contest or game where winners are selected by a random drawing.

A form of lottery that has become a weekly tradition for many.

A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets, one or more of which are subsequently drawn at random, the holder or holders winning a prize.

A way to gamble by guessing which numbers will be drawn from a set.

A game or event involving the drawing of lots for a prize.

A specific type of lottery focused on the drawing of numbers.

A lottery is a form of gambling that involves the drawing of numbers at random for a prize. Some governments outlaw lotteries, while others endorse it to the extent of organizing a national or state lottery.

A children's game similar to bingo, in which numbered or illustrated counters or cards are drawn by the players.

A contest in which tokens are distributed or sold, the winning token or tokens being secretly predetermined or ultimately selected in a random drawing.

A lottery.

A selection made by lot from a number of applicants or competitors

A game of chance similar to bingo.

An activity or event regarded as having an outcome depending on fate

A lottery, typically with an accumulating jackpot, in which participants play numbers of their choice in a random drawing.

A scheme for the distribution of prizes by lot or chance, especially a gaming scheme in which one or more tickets bearing particular numbers draw prizes, the other tickets are blanks.

A game of chance similar to bingo

(figuratively) Something decided by chance.

A lottery

(obsolete) Allotment; a thing allotted.

A game of chance, played with cards or tickets, on which are inscribed numbers, and any contrivance (as a wheel containing numbered balls) for determining a set of numbers by chance. The player holding a card having on it the set of numbers drawn from the wheel takes the stakes after a certain percentage of them has been deducted for the dealer. In some systems, lesser prizes are awarded for having some but not all of the numbers selected, such as four or five numbers in a six-number drawing. A variety of lotto is called keno. In another variety, the player chooses the numbers for the card or ticket s/he holds. There may be from three to seven different numbers on a card or ticket. In a modern computerized lotto system conducted by state authorities, the player chooses numbers, or allows the computer to choose numbers at random, which are then printed on a ticket that the player holds until the winning number is selected.

A scheme for the distribution of prizes by lot or chance; esp., a gaming scheme in which one or more tickets bearing particular numbers draw prizes, and the rest of the tickets are blanks.

A game in which numbered balls are drawn at random and players cover the corresponding numbers on their cards

Allotment; thing allotted.

Something that is regarded as a chance event;

Players buy (or are given) chances and prizes are distributed according to the drawing of lots

Yes, many countries offer online platforms to play Lotto and other lottery games, subject to local gambling laws.

A lottery is a form of gambling where people buy tickets with numbers and prizes are given to those whose numbers are drawn randomly.

Lotteries raise funds by selling tickets to participants; a portion of the ticket sales is allocated to prize pools, while the remainder supports public sectors.

No, the odds of winning vary widely among lottery games and are typically fixed in Lotto games, often being quite long.

Lottery prizes range from cash, cars, and houses, to smaller prizes like tickets and gift cards.

If no one wins the jackpot, the prize usually rolls over to the next draw, increasing in size until someone wins.

Lotto jackpots can reach hundreds of millions or even over a billion dollars, with the biggest jackpots varying by country and game.

Lotto is a type of lottery game where players choose numbers in hopes of matching them to numbers drawn randomly to win prizes.

The choice depends on personal preference; Lotto offers simplicity and fixed odds, while other lottery games may offer more variety and better odds for smaller prizes.

This depends on local laws; some places allow winners to remain anonymous, while others require disclosure.

Lotto draws typically occur weekly, but the frequency can vary between different games and countries.

Lotto numbers are typically drawn using randomized machines or computer algorithms to ensure fairness.

The minimum age to play is usually 18, but it can vary depending on the country's or state's laws.

Yes, many lotteries allow you to purchase tickets in advance for multiple draws, up to a certain period.

Yes, in many countries, lottery winnings are considered taxable income, but tax rules vary by jurisdiction.