On-line games let players pick from a range of numbers, according to the game's format, and play multiple times for one day or to play a certain number of draws in advance. One play usually costs one dollar. Winning numbers for on-line games are chosen in televised drawings and are recorded in the central computer system. In the last twenty years, instant ticket products were introduced adding a whole new dimension of game options. These tickets allow players to scratch a protective coating from a ticket, match the symbols according to the game rules printed on the ticket, and instantly determine if they have won.
Instant tickets come in a variety of themes, prizes, colors, shapes and prices.
As the industry has continued to grow, multi-jurisdictional alliances have formed to offer players larger prizes. They were designed to offer players an opportunity to win even larger jackpots. While the United States remains the largest country of lotteries, they are quickly growing all over the world. Their spread can be attributed to the fact that they have become a popular leisure activity and have provided crucial funding for governments and public causes. The UK National lottery launched in 1994 is a good example of a very popular game that has become one of the world's best-selling lotto type games.