How do you play the texas lottery

Ready to get in on all the lottery action? Buy official Texas Lottery tickets online with theLotter Texas for your chance to win huge jackpots!

Texas lotteries give you a chance to win millions of dollars in prizes in the most exciting draws!

How do you buy lottery tickets online in Texas?

Simply select a lottery from the lotteries we offer, register your account and get ready for the next draw. Use your favorite numbers, or  make a random selection, in exactly the same way as if you were buying your tickets in person. We’ll go out and buy official Texas Lottery entries on your behalf and keep them safe and secure. Don’t worry, we'll notify you right away when you win and help you with the win collection process.

Here's how to get started:

  1. Choose from the list of popular Texas lotteries.
  2. Fill out your entries as if you were buying the tickets in person.
  3. We’ll buy official Texas Lottery tickets on your behalf.
  4. You’ll see a scan of your tickets before the draw.
  5. We’ll notify you when you win.
  6. Receive small prizes in your account, but you’ll need to collect big prizes yourself!

What type of lottery tickets can you buy online?

Standard tickets – Participate in Texas Lottery draws with regular, one-time entries, multi-draw packages, or subscriptions. Fill out your tickets manually with your favorite numbers or choose your numbers with a randomly generated quick pick selection.

Pools – Join a Texas Lottery pool and enter draws as part of a group. By purchasing shares in a pool, also known as a lottery syndicate, you'll be in the draws with more lines, while paying less. When your tickets win, you will receive your share of the prizes! Learn more about Pools.

Bundles - Enjoy the advantages of a lottery pool and in addition, choose your own favorite numbers with a personal entry. Learn more about Bundles.

At theLotter Texas your tickets will take part in Powerball and Mega Millions lottery draws. These hugely popular multi-state lotteries offer jackpot prizes that can easily be worth more than a billion dollars.

theLotter Texas also offers your favorite Texas state lottery draws, including Lotto Texas, Texas Two Step, and Cash Five. Don't miss any of this exciting lotto action!

What is the advantage of buying lottery tickets online in Texas?

Sure, you could buy your tickets at an authorized Texas Lottery retailer, but there are many advantages of making your lottery ticket purchases online with us!

When you buy your lottery tickets online at theLotter Texas, you can:

  • Make convenient, safe, and secure online lottery ticket purchases from the comfort of your home, or anywhere you go, at anytime, using your computer or mobile device;
  • Trust an associated brand of theLotter.com, the world leader in the online lottery industry with its years of experience and stellar reputation;
  • See your tickets ahead of the draw and rest assured that you will never lose them thanks to theLotter Texas’s secure storage;
  • Register for FREE services including lottery results alerts, jackpot alerts, and SMS winning notifications; and
  • Enjoy the 24/7 availability of a professional and friendly Customer Service team, to answer any and all concerns.

Can you buy lottery tickets online with a debit card in Texas?

Yes! You can pay for your lottery ticket purchases at theLotter Texas with Mastercard Debit and Visa Debit cards. In addition, we accept payments via PayPal, Skrill, and ACH electronic bank transfers. Check our Payment Methods page for the full list of available payment methods.

Buy official Texas Lottery tickets online! Never miss another Texas Lottery draw by playing the lottery online at theLotter Texas!

     

Posted: Mar 29, 2022 / 02:05 PM CDT

Updated: Mar 29, 2022 / 02:05 PM CDT

Texans can forget about waiting in line to buy their lottery tickets. By purchasing lottery tickets online with their phone or computer, Texans can skip the line completely and simply sit back and relax while theLotter Texas does all the heavy lifting. Texans all across the state can start playing their favorite lotteries online today by visiting theLotter Texas online.


theLotter Texas is an online ticket purchasing service that lets residents of Texas play Texas Lottery games online with official tickets. theLotter Texas serves customers over the age of 18 within the state of Texas. The site offers official tickets to national lotteries including Powerball and Mega Millions, as well as Texas’s own Lotto Texas, Texas Two Step, and Cash Five.


Texans can get started right away by simply visiting theLotter Texas online and creating an account. Once you’re all set up you can choose which Texas lottery you wish to play and fill out your entries. You’ll immediately see that the form on the site looks exactly like the physical tickets you’re used to purchasing at the store, so if you’ve ever bought a lottery ticket before you’ll feel right at home from the get-go.
Players looking for more flexible and modern ways to play the lottery might also be interested in some of the site’s great features. For example, subscriptions let players play on a pay-as-you-go basis in every consecutive draw of their favorite lottery. That way you can make sure never to miss a draw, while saving money by getting every 7th ticket completely free. For even more control, you can check out multi-draw packages which let you choose the exact number of draws you want to play for in advance. Packages also come with discounts, so you’re saving both time and money. If all that’s not enough, players can increase their chances even more by buying shares in a public lottery pool or combining personal and group entries at a reduced price with bundles.


Once you’ve paid for your entry, the tickets are purchased from a licensed Texas Lottery retailer on your behalf and scanned into your online account, proving ownership and letting you see your tickets online whenever you want. It’s just that simple. If you win, theLotter Texas will notify you directly. All prizes up to $600 are automatically credited to your online account. It’s important to know that no matter how much you win, those winnings are all yours. theLotter Texas has no legal claim to your tickets and will never take a commission on your prizes. If you win a big prize, theLotter Texas will arrange for you to collect your winning ticket so that you can claim your winnings at the Texas Lottery Commission.


theLotter Texas doesn’t take any commission from players when they win so whatever prize you get is all yours. Texans from all over the state have already been winning prizes in the thousands, so join today for your chance to join our growing list of winners – all from the comfort of home.


To learn more and play the lottery online go to tx.thelotter.com.

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How many numbers do you need to win the Texas Lotto?

by matching all twelve (12) numbers drawn or by matching none of the numbers drawn – All or Nothing! Winning ticket sold in Taylor on 11/10/2022!

How much does a Texas Lotto ticket cost?

Each play is $2. Each number set on an All or Nothing playslip has boxes for quick pick and for multi-draw, where a player may select to use the same numbers for up to 24 consecutive drawings.

How do you properly play the lottery?

Fill out your ticket..
Fill in the spaces for five numbers from 1-69 and one number from 1-26. ... .
Indicate for each board whether you'd like the "Power Play" option. ... .
For random numbers, fill in the QP space instead of your numbers. ... .
Choose how many drawings you want..

How long does it take to receive Texas Lottery winnings?

Please allow 6-8 weeks for claims that are mailed in to be processed. Above $5 Million, all Lotto Texas®, Powerball® and Mega Millions® jackpot prizes, and prizes paid by annuities must be processed at Texas Lottery headquarters in Austin.