Many people are interested in winning the lottery. But before there were online lotteries, there were only few options for lottery enthusiasts. Their choices were limited by their location and by the number of games they could play and win. This limited the number of people who could participate in the lottery. And, most importantly, playing the lottery on the internet was risky. People worried that they would lose all their money. However, they now have a much more secure way to play the lottery.

States in the United States currently operate a state-based lottery. Other jurisdictions have a federal lottery. However, online lottery websites are still relatively limited. Some states have banned online lottery games while others have made the process legal. Even though legal online lottery sites are not as widespread as their local counterparts, they are becoming more popular. And, unlike offline lotteries, online lottery games are legal. That’s because it means players can play from any device, making it more accessible for lottery enthusiasts.

The launch of the online lottery in Virginia coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic had slowed down the retail gambling industry in the state, making the online lottery a low priority. In the meantime, the state’s casinos were closed for weeks after the pandemic, and the online lottery launched a year later. It’s hard to believe that gambling in the state was made illegal just because online lottery sites were launching.