Almost every US state has its own singapore pools. State lotteries are also popular in most of the neighboring states. The profits from lottery tickets go to schools and local businesses. Some states also use lottery proceeds to fund public services, such as natural resources, problem gambling treatment, and environmental programs.

A growing number of state lotteries are considering expanding their service offerings to include Instant Games. These games can be played on the web or on mobile apps. These games are similar to scratch-off games, but instead of matching symbols to win prizes, players can wager on the outcome.

Several Northeastern states are in the process of legalizing online lotteries. Pennsylvania, for example, has recently updated its gambling laws to allow online lotteries.

In February of 2021, Washington DC will begin selling lottery tickets online. Residents of the city must be at least 18 years old to participate in iLottery. The profits from ticket sales will go to fund education programs, public employee pension systems, state parks and natural resources, and property tax relief.

In addition to traditional draw games, the Virginia Lottery also offers players the opportunity to participate in multi-state games. Residents of the state can play three multi-state lottery games and three in-house games.

The Oregon Lottery also offers six games for players to choose from. The profits go to help fund problem gambling treatment, natural resources, and state parks. The lottery is a member of the Multi-State Lottery Association.