LotteryWorld is an online lottery site where players can bet on the world's biggest lotteries. Prizes are insured by some of the top insurance syndicates in the world.

The outlet is regulated and controlled by the Curacao government and uses geolocation technology based on your browser address to offer up just the right site for you wherever you visit from. Of course, some locales such as the USA are not supported.

Lottery fans in South Africa and India will find their own localized portals. This keeps the prize values and prices to play in your own local currency.

Please feel free to visit now, or read on to learn more about how to play, and more importantly, why you might want to.

Here's a quick breakdown of what the site can do for you...

Customer Service Agents are ready to assist via chat, telephone, or email. Of course, there's also a comprehensive FAQ on the website that should answer almost any question you might have.

Bet on lotteries - Instead of paying a messenger to go pick up a ticket for you in America, Europe, or elsewhere, you will bet on the lottery results. The odds and prizes are the same as if you purchased a physical ticket one mile or half a world away.

World's biggest lotteries - You can bet on the outcomes of the biggest lottery draws in the world and your prizes are guaranteed by insurance. You don't need to travel to a foreign country or pay someone to purchase a physical ticket for you. It's much more convenient to play online and your winnings are paid automatically.

Guaranteed prizes - LotteryWorld's business practices are carefully monitored by the Curacao Gaming Authority. You can see the actual gaming license here.

You'll be paid promptly and in full just as if you had walked into a shop and purchased the ticket yourself. LotteryWorld will never take a commission percentage or any other part of your winnings. Once you bet on the numbers, the winnings are yours.

Software and Process

You can access the site on any device with a web browser that's connected to the internet. Mobile phones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers all offer the same experience.

We'll go over a few of the details below. We'll cover the following for you:

• Lottery Betting 
• Lottery Subscriptions
• Your Account
• Deposits and Withdrawals
• Lottery Scams to look out for
• Troubleshooting (please visit to learn about the best web browser, emails, changing login details, etc.)

Betting

Lottery betting is simply a matter of placing a bet on the outcome of a lottery. You can use the Quick Pick utility or choose your own numbers. Once your tickets/numbers have been chosen you simply pay a fee to enter the bet(s). It's really no different than buying a ticket at the store, but it is far more convenient.

The main difference is that you won't hold a physical ticket and collect your winnings from a local lottery commission or retailer. However, the prizes are just the same as if you had.

After you've purchased an entry and the draw has been held, the system will check your bets against the official results of that particular draw. You don't even need to check the results yourself, but, of course, you can! If you have matched enough numbers to win a prize, the money is automatically deposited to your player account.

No need to make a claim, and there's no need to visit the lottery office.

You might be wondering...

How exactly do I bet on a lottery?

It's super easy. 

1. Visit the site, go to the Lotteries page, and pick the game that offers a jackpot you want to win.

2. Pick your numbers or let the random number generator do a Quick Pick for you, decide how many draws you want to enter (just the next one, or several future draws), add your entry to your cart or basket, and check out just like buying a pair of shoes online.

3. Of course, you'll need to register and fund your account before you can bet, but registration is free of charge and only takes a minute or two to complete. Next time you want to play, just sign in and bet again.

Each individual lottery might have slightly different rules - do you pick 3 numbers or 6 plus a super number? All of the instructions are provided in an easy-to-read and easy-to-understand format.

Are my winnings guaranteed?

Yes, they are! We mentioned earlier that the games are insured by some of the top insurance companies in the world. Among others, that includes Lloyds of London. All prizes are paid in full no matter how big they are!

How do I collect a jackpot?

When this happens, and it could, a customer service representative will get in touch with you as soon as the win is spotted. If you happen to catch it first, simply go on live chat, dial them up, or email for instructions.

Smaller wins are deposited directly into your player account so you can reinvest them or cash them out - jackpots are usually wired directly to your bank account.

Subscriptions

A lottery subscription here is simply a one-time purchase of tickets for upcoming draws if you don't want to go through the process of buying new number bets each time you want to play.

This is a great way to never miss another draw. You can use your lucky numbers by only entering them once. Choose how long you want the subscription to last and the system will place your bets for you until all of your pre-purchased bets have been placed.

The company will never take money out of your account to pay subscription fees, so there won't be any surprises. If you decide to play the next 5 EuroMillions draws, you'll pay for them upfront when you check out.

If you ever want to change your subscription - say if Powerball is suddenly worth a lot more than EuroMillions for example, simply contact customer service at least 24 hours before the next draw. You can use email, phone, or live chat to make your changes.

Your Account

This part of the process is better experienced than explained but we'll give you the basics.

• You'll need to register an account
• Sign in with your email address as your username
• Fund your account now or before you check out
• Pick your game(s) and choose any subscriptions

We don't suggest changing your username but you can. The FAQ or customer service can help you with that. As far as changing your password, that's easy. Just go to your account page and make the change.

Your account is also where you can set up your notification preferences.

Please keep in mind as you are checking or unchecking boxes on that page that you won't receive winning notifications if you turn off activity updates. Your player log will no longer be sent out automatically either.

This is also where you will register your credit card or other payment information. Any particular card can only be used on one account so you can't create a second or subsequent accounts using the same payment card. This is for your security.

Deposits, withdrawals, wins, subscriptions, and one-time entries can all be viewed in the Transactions section of your account. This is a great way to monitor your own activity so you don't get carried away chasing jackpots or spending more than you can afford.

It's all designed for fun!

One part of the process might not seem too fun if you aren't accustomed to playing at online casinos or sportsbetting sites. It's called document verification. Online gambling laws require betting operators to "know their customers" or KYC.

For one thing, they have to be sure you are over the age of 18 (we don't want kids gambling) and whether or not you own the payment method. If your account gets blocked pending document verification, any bets you had in motion will still be processed and any winnings derived will still go into your account.

However, by law, they aren't allowed to do any payouts until you have responded with the proper documents. Usually, it will be a recent utility bill with your name and address, a copy of your photo ID from the government, and a copy of any payment cards you have used. Those requirements may vary somewhat in certain jurisdictions, but those are the basics.

We mentioned "getting carried away" earlier. It's comforting to know that you can suspend your own account for anywhere from 24 hours for a reality check to 5 years if you want to take a longer break. In order to close it forever, you'll need to contact customer service to help you. Please see the FAQ below for more information on responsible gambling.

Deposits and Withdrawals

In order to play, you will have to have some money in your account and when you win you will want an easy way to take your winnings home.

The site is constantly adding payment methods to the banking page. While this list might be longer or shorter when you read it, as of review time those methods including Visa, Mastercard, Neteller, Skrill, NetBanking, and UPI (Unified Payments Interface) for India.

To see up-to-the-minute payment methods please visit the site and navigate to the banking page. Along with each deposit method, you'll see any limits, fees, processing times, and the supported currencies.

The onsite FAQ covers dozens of details about deposits, withdrawals, and payment methods. In addition to eWallets and cards, instructions on how to have your winnings transferred directly into your bank account are provided.

How to spot a lottery scam

Most lottery scams involve receiving an email or a letter at home telling you that you've won the lottery. As exciting as that may seem, you obviously can't win if you haven't played.

There's no sense in replying because that might be all they need you to do in order to confirm your identity, address or even potentially infect your computer or phone.

Lotteryworld will never ask for private information or solicit a fee in order to release your winnings. If you have checked your numbers against the official lottery numbers, then you know you are a winner! In that case, they are the firm that placed your bets and they are holding your winnings. The only way to get your money is to cooperate. If you've won a lot of money, of course, it makes sense to have a lawyer or barrister help you.

If anyone ever tries to make you the victim of a lottery scam, your first move might be to check the official lottery provider's website. The winning Powerball or other numbers will be very easy to find.

You can also contact LotteryWorld customer service. They may be able to put you in touch with the proper authorities. You might want to alert the lottery provider in your area on your own. Most importantly, do not respond in any way to a scam and you should be just fine.

What else does LotteryWorld offer?

In addition the Powerball, EuroMillions, and about 20 other top lotteries from around the world, there are instant games available. These games are authorized by the same license that allows them to provide lottery betting.

Depending on your location, you may be able to play more than the big money lottery draws including instant scratch cards and popular online video slots. Please keep in mind that players in South Africa don't have the same scratch card and casino games options that players in India have.

Scratch cards

When you visit this page you will be able to sort and filter the cards you see. You can sort them by price or you can sort them by the jackpot amount.

Demo games are available to try before you buy, but remember, you can only win real money while playing for real money. Demo games will not award real prizes.

Buy 1, 5, or 10 games at a time. You can virtually scratch them yourself, or have the program do it for you.

Video slots

Look for a nice selection of slots with a wide range of betting options. On this page, you can sort the offering alphabetically ascending or descending, by the most recent releases, or by the most popular games.

If you are looking for that 'I won the lottery' feeling and like to play slots, you might want to try Great Rhino Megaways. The top jackpot is huge on this Pragmatic Play title with BigTime Gaming's Megaways mechanic.

Final Thoughts

LotteryWorld lets players bet on the outcomes of lottery draws all over the world from the comfort of their own homes, or wherever they have access to a web browser.

The activity is licensed by one of the best-known international gambling authorities, Curacao in the Netherland Antilles. All prizes are guaranteed by insurance companies including by the prestigious Lloyd's of London.

Payments other than jackpots are paid right into your customer count automatically. Larger prizes may need to be wired directly to your bank account.

LotteryWorld FAQ

Are online lotteries legal?

Yes. Players in most countries are free to buy entries and bet on the biggest lottery draws in the world.

A list of restricted jurisdictions included the US, UK, and Australia can be found on the website. If you are in a restricted jurisdiction you will not be able to register an account or make a deposit and play. As always, please know your local gambling laws before placing a bet online.

What is the minimum age to sign up?

You will need to be at least 18 years of age to play. In order to collect your winnings, you will also need to prove ownership of any cards or other financial instruments used to deposit and verify your address.

Is it safe to bet on lotteries online?

Yes. The site maintains a robust data privacy policy (GDPR compliant). All financial transactions take place over encrypted secure networks. All prizes are guaranteed to be paid in full and to be paid promptly.

Can I join a syndicate or pool?

No, not at this time. The firm currently offers single and recurring draws but no user pools or syndicated purchases. While you can increase your chances of winning part of a jackpot by joining a syndicate, the prize would be smaller because you would have to share it and the overall odds remain the same.

How do subscriptions work?

When you place your bet you can choose to buy entries into future draws. For instance, you can use your lucky numbers or a Quick Pick to buy entries into the next 6 SuperEnalotto draws. Alternately, you could enter once per week for the next six weeks when a lottery has more than one draw per week.

The process is simple and flexible. Since you buy all entries in advance you never have to worry about any future payments coming off your card. You buy the entries, you own them. They will never charge your card after the initial purchase.

What is the responsible gambling policy?

The Support Team is available 6:00 GMT – 22:00 GMT on Live Chat, and always available via email. You can get a phone number to talk to someone in person either way.

The site offers players a variety of self-help options to enjoy their services in a responsible way.

On the player dashboard, you can:

• Set your own deposit limits
• Set time limits with the Reality Check clock
• Set time-outs ranging from 24 hours to one month
• Self-exclude for a minimum of 6 months

How long will it take to get paid when I win?

Most payouts are processed in 1-3 days. However, in the case of a big jackpot, or when the finance department is processing a high volume of payouts on a highly popular drawing, it may take a little longer.

IBAN and SWIFT code (bank wire) transfers are processed promptly but may take time on your bank's end of the transaction to show up in your account.

If your payment isn't processed within 72 hours the customer service team will contact you directly to explain why and help you with anything you might have to do on your end such as provide documents.