Taking part in several of the online lottos is a good way to play the lottery as well as have the possibility to win some cash without having to leave the comfort of your own home. But on the subject of gambling web pages, you will discover several which are rather questionable and downright suspicious. Before you hand over your bank 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 pages you trust. If you are not experienced with a particular lotto website, do your homework 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 make certain it is a valid lotto website.

Unfortunately, there's no "Better Business Bureau" specifically for online lotto sites. Conversely, with a little effort, you may determine if a website 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 ways to be 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 will be challenging for others to guess.

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

Ensure you abide by all rules and regulations of the web page. On many lotto sites, participants must be at least 18 years old to purchase tickets.