A Guide to International Lotteries
Taking part in international lotteries is a fantastic opportunity to win incredible prizes from across the globe. In Australia, global lottery providers give you the chance to play online by selling tickets into their own government licensed lottery, then matching the same numbers chosen into the overseas lottery draw, allowing you to enter multiple prize draws from the comfort of your own home. European and American lotteries are renowned for their staggering prizes, often cited as some of the biggest and best lottery prizes in the world. Taking part online means you can enter international lotteries linked to prize jackpots across the globe, trying your luck with different prizes all in the same day.
What are the benefits of overseas lotteries?
Getting involved with overseas lotteries gives you access to a variety of prizes from all over the world. International lotteries boast eye-watering prize draws, with our USA Power Lotto reaching a staggering $2.9 billion (AUD). Through the Lottery Office, you can easily access jackpots matched to lotteries across Europe and America.
Different types of overseas lotteries
Through The Lottery Office, you can access different types of overseas lotteries and prizes. Some of the most popular lotteries that are linked to enormous international lotteries at The Lottery Office include the USA Mega Lotto, European Millions, USA Power Lotto, the Italian Super Jackpot, European Jackpot, UK Lotto and Irish Lotto.
Taking part in international lotteries
Taking part in an international lottery opens up a world of possibilities. There are two ways you can take advantage of the incredible prizes on offer in different countries; you can either purchase tickets in the overseas lottery whilst abroad or buy an international lottery ticket online with The Lottery Office. If you’re on holiday or travelling abroad, you can take advantage of incredible prize draws by purchasing a lottery ticket in person. However, by using The Lottery Office, you can take part in multiple draws across numerous countries, all from the comfort of your own home. What’s not to love?
Purchasing tickets online
Playing with The Lottery Office not only saves you the price of a plane ticket, but will also allow you to play more consistently. The tickets you purchase online with The Lottery Office are for a Northern Territory Government Licensed draw, in which they purchase a matching ticket in an overseas Lottery. Learn how it works here.
For example, The Lottery Office hosts the USA Mega Lotto– matching to the USA Mega Millions draw.
Ticket syndicates and combinations
You can now play international lotteries in a variety of formats including syndicates and combinations. Lotto Combos allow you to enter multiple draws from international lotteries at the same time. The Lottery Office purchases matching tickets in corresponding overseas lotteries, and any prize money won will be collected, and transferred in full directly to your bank account. No commissions, guaranteed.
International lotteries can also be entered as syndicates. Also known as a group entry, this is when multiple people pool funds together to purchase tickets, dividing any winnings between them. If you join a syndicate you have a higher chance of winning the bigger prizes. There’s nothing to stop you from playing as both an individual and a syndicate, so you can make the most out of playing as a group whilst still enjoying your own personal prize draws.
How do I claim my winnings?
Fear not, if you win a lottery with The Lottery Office, they will take care of the entire process for you. Prizes under $10,000 are automatically transferred straight into your Lottery Office Account. If you win a prize over $10,000, you’ll be contacted via phone and email within 48 hours to organise payment (with no excess fees or commission deducted, guaranteed).
If you purchase tickets in person whilst abroad, you would need to travel to the relevant country or state to collect your winnings. However, when playing international lotteries through the Lottery Office, the entire payment process is facilitated for you, so there’s no need to travel abroad.
Are overseas lottery winnings taxable?
Through the Lottery Office, international lottery winnings are not subject to Australian taxes, though some winnings may be taxed by local governments in the overseas lottery’s territory.
Overseas taxes are payable on some winnings for US Powerball, Mega Millions, Spain’s La Primitiva and SuperEnalotto. Winners receive the same amount that is collected by The Lottery Office after collection from the overseas lottery. If you want to know more about taxes associated with our overseas lotteries, you can visit our Game Rules page to find out more.
If you’re interested in taking part in an international lottery, The Lottery Office can match you with record-breaking prize draws, whilst giving back to Australian charities. Take part in our international lotteries today.
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