Taking part in several of the internet lottos is a great way to play the lottery as well as have the possibility to win some money without the need of to leave the comfort of your own home. But in relation to gambling sites, you'll find several that are rather questionable and downright suspicious. Before you hand over your bank card number to purchase online lotto tickets from just any website, here are a few things you should to understand that will help you remain safe while playing the lotto online:

Only purchase lotto tickets from web pages you trust. In the event that you are not experienced with a particular lotto website, research your options to ensure it is legitimate. What this means is reading through any privacy policies or terms of service the web page may have posted and if necessary, contacting the website directly (via e-mail or toll-free telephone number) to make certain it's a valid lotto website.

Unfortunately, there isn't any "Better Business Bureau" specifically for online lotto sites. Alternatively, with a little effort, you may determine if a site is legitimate or not simply by searching online for reviews of that website. Additionally there are several online forums where online lotto participants can speak with one another and report issues or problems with certain lottery web sites. Due diligence can go a considerable way to guarantee you are not ripped off by a shady, disreputable website.

Always keep your account information and password privately. Never disclose it to anyone (especially over the web) and pick a password that would be hard for others to guess.

After logging in and purchasing online lotto tickets, ensure you log out of your account, especially if you are using a public computer.

Make sure you abide by all rules and regulations of the website. On many lotto sites, participants must be at least 18 years of age to purchase tickets.