Dutch Lottery

Lottery is a type of gambling that involves randomly drawing numbers for a chance to win a prize. Some governments outlaw it, while others endorse it and organize national or state lotteries. Others regulate it, and some have both. The lottery in the Netherlands is the oldest lottery in existence. There are many ways to play.

Dutch state-owned Staatsloterij is the oldest running lottery

The Netherlands’ state-owned Staatsloterij is the world’s oldest running lottery, with millions of Euros in prize money awarded every month. The lottery has been around for over three centuries and is an important source of revenue for the Dutch government. Its history dates back to the 15th century when small town lotteries were used to raise money for the poor. Later on, the lottery became a popular source of entertainment for Dutch citizens and a major source of taxation.

Irish Hospitals’ Sweepstakes

In 1930, the Irish Free State introduced the Irish Hospitals’ Sweeps take to help finance hospitals in the country. The lottery is commonly known as Irish Sweepstake or the Irish Sweep. Today, the lottery is a popular way to support local hospitals and healthcare organizations.

American Lottery

The lottery began in the United States when the Puerto Rico lottery was established in 1934 and the New Hampshire lottery in 1964. In the 1970s, the lottery industry began offering instant lottery tickets (also known as scratch cards). In the following years, these games became an important source of revenue for lottery operators. Today, the United States has several state lotteries, each with a different type of game. Some of these state lotteries offer three-, four-, or five-digit games, while others offer video lottery terminals or keno games. Among these lottery systems, some have a social mission or purpose for their sales.

European Lottery

The EuroMillions is a transnational lottery where players are required to pick seven correct numbers to win the jackpot. It was launched on 7 February 2004 and is run by the French lottery company Française des Jeux, the Spanish Loterias y Apuestas del Estado, and the United Kingdom lottery company Camelot.

French Lottery

The French Lottery is a national lottery that was founded in 1976 and is run by the French government. Since 2018, 50% of the draw is open to the public, making the lottery more competitive and allowing more players to play. The top jackpot is EUR 2 million, while the minimum jackpot for a second prize is EUR 1 million. The jackpot can accumulate for as many as 34 draws before it is divided between the different prize categories.

Canadian Lottery

The Canadian Lottery is a monetary game played by Canadian citizens and residents. Its revenues are donated to the provinces in which it operates and are used for important programs. In the beginning, the lottery was a source of income for the provinces, which often lacked other sources of funding.

British Lottery

The British Lottery is a state-franchised national lottery, established in 1994 and regulated by the Gambling Commission. Currently, it is operated by the Camelot Group. The company was granted lottery licences in 1994, 2001, and 2007. Allwyn Entertainment will take over the lottery in 2024.

Australian Lottery

Australian lottery operators are licensed at the state or territory level. These include state government-owned and not-for-profit companies, as well as private sector companies.

New Zealand Lottery

The New Zealand Lottery is a government-owned company that provides funds for charitable causes. Since 1987, the company has contributed more than $4 billion to various worthy causes. There are several games to play, but Lotto is by far the most popular.