Historically, lottery has played an important role in financing the Great Wall of China and other important government projects in Ancient China and Rome. It was also used by governments to help the poor and prepare for wars. There are several types of lotteries in the US and Puerto Rico.

The largest multi-state lottery in the United States is Powerball. It is available in 45 US states and Washington DC. Mega Millions is another large multi-state lottery. There are also some states that offer instant win scratch cards online. The majority of the lottery’s profits are given to education, public school construction, and other public programs.

The New Hampshire Lottery started operations in 1964. It has several draw games, including Mega Millions, Powerball, and Keno. In addition, the state offers several in-house draw games for players to choose from. The state has also partnered with several tribal organizations to offer sports betting. The profits of the lottery go to state causes, including natural resources, open space conservation, and wildlife habitats.

The Connecticut Lottery is one of the oldest lottery organizations in the US. It offers several draw games and local games, including Cash4Life. It has also renegotiated gaming compacts with the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes.

The Massachusetts Lottery has eight draw games for players to choose from. These include Powerball, Lotto America, and Mega Millions. The state has also partnered with the Mashantucket Pequot to offer sports betting. It has also renegotiated its gaming compacts with the Mohegan and Mashantucket Pequot tribes to allow the tribes to offer sports betting.

The New Jersey Lottery has seven draw games for players to choose from. There are also some in-house and multi-state games for players to choose from. The North Dakota Lottery started in 2004. The proceeds are distributed to the state’s general fund, gambling treatment and prevention programs, and state parks.

The Mississippi Lottery launched in 2019. It has four draw games for players to choose from, including Powerball, Pick 3, and Mississippi Match 5. The proceeds of the lottery are donated to the state’s general fund, school budget, road infrastructure, and road maintenance. In addition, the lottery provides funds to promote education and tourism.

The Oregon Lottery has six games for players to choose from. They include Lotto America, Mega Millions, and several multi-state games. The proceeds of the lottery are distributed to the state’s general fund, natural resources, and state parks. In addition, the lottery also donates money to the state’s problem gambling program. The lottery has also partnered with the Mashantucket and Mohegan tribes to offer sports betting.

The California State Lottery has a wide variety of local and multi-state games for players to choose. It has been a charter member of the Multi-State Lottery Association since 1984. It has been a leader in online ticket sales. In 2016, it reported $4 billion in game sales. The lottery’s website has been updated to include Daily Lottery Games and Instant Games.