Taking part in some of the internet lottos is a good way to play the lottery and also have the possibility to win some cash without having to leave the comfort of your own home. But in terms of gambling websites, you will find several that are rather questionable and downright suspicious. Before you hand over your card number to buy online lotto tickets from just any website, here are a few things you should to understand that can help you stay safe while playing the lotto online:

Only purchase lotto tickets from web sites you trust. If you're not knowledgeable about a particular lotto website, do your research to make sure it's legitimate. Therefore reading through any privacy policies or terms of service the web page may have posted and if necessary, contacting the web page directly (via e-mail or toll-free telephone number) to guarantee it's a valid lotto website.

Unfortunately, there's no "Better Business Bureau" specifically for online lotto sites. On the other hand, with just a little effort, you may determine if a site is legitimate or not simply by searching online for reviews of that website. There are also several online forums where online lotto participants can talk to one another and report issues or issues with certain lottery web sites. Due diligence can go a long way to make sure 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 might be challenging for others to guess.

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

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