Legal Definitions - number lottery

A number lottery is a type of lottery where tickets are sold and prizes are given to those who hold tickets with winning numbers that are drawn at random. This method is often used by state governments to raise revenue.

• Dutch Lottery: In this type of lottery, tickets are drawn from classes and the number and value of prizes increase with each class. This lottery originated in Holland in the 16th century.
• Genoese Lottery: This lottery originated in Genoa in about 1530. Out of 90 consecutive numbers, five are drawn by lot, and players wager that one or more of the numbers they have chosen will be drawn. This type of lottery is also known as a number lottery or numerical lottery.

These examples illustrate how number lotteries work and the different variations that exist. In both cases, tickets are sold and numbers are drawn at random to determine the winners of the prizes. The Dutch lottery has a fixed and increasing number of prizes with each class, while the Genoese lottery has a set number of numbers to choose from and a set number of winners.