The most popular lotteries

Lotteries are very popular in Europe and North America. In Spain, it is almost a national sport. Currently there is a wide variety of lotteries around the world, ranging from the simplest to the most complex. Here are some of the best foreign lotteries.

Mega Millions

This lottery was created in 2002. Before that, it was called the Big game for 6 years. At the end of 2018, the biggest win in Mega Millions was given away to the tune of $1,500,000. The lottery is held twice a week. According to the rules, you have to choose 5 numbers out of 75 and one number out of 15. In addition, there are additional pay-per-view nuances.

Powerball

A lottery from the USA that has been around since 1988. Tickets can be purchased in 45 states across America. There are prize draws every week. According to the rules, six numbers must be chosen. Five numbers can be drawn between 1 and 69, and one number can be drawn between 1 and 26.

Euromillions

EuromillionEuromillions is an international lottery that was launched in 2004. It was created with the participation of France, England and Spain. In addition, Austrians, Belgians, Irish, Portuguese, and Swiss players can participate in it. This lottery is drawn twice a week. According to the rules, you should choose five numbers between 1 and 50 to test your luck. In addition you can select two plus numbers from 1 to 12.

Eurojackpot

The Eurojackpot is a European lottery game that was launched in 2012. Ten European countries are open to all players. Draws take place every week in Finland. It should be noted that this lottery is considered to be the main competitor to the previous lottery. Its biggest jackpot was €90,000 and was awarded to a Czech citizen in 2015.

National Lottery

A complex of national lotteries of England and the Isle of Man. These lotteries include Lotto, Lotto Hotpicks, Thunderball, Euromillion and other instant win lotteries. National lotteries sponsor sporting events, the arts and education, not to mention medicine. The biggest lottery is the Lotto where you have to choose 6 of 49 numbers. There is also an additional option in the form of a bonus ball.

La Primitiva

Spain’s oldest lottery. This draw is played twice a week. On the ticket anyone can mark between 6 and 11 numbers within a range of 1 to 29. In addition there is an option which is identical to the previous lottery – a bonus ball with a mark allowing you to increase your winnings.