Lotto.com, the first online lottery platform in the United States to digitally deliver draw games and scratch tickets, announced its expansion into Puerto Rico, marking the company's first market launch outside the contiguous United States. The move allows residents of the island to purchase tickets for popular draw games such as Powerball, Powerplay, Double Play, Loto Cash, and daily games like Pega 2, Pega 3, and Pega 4 through their mobile devices or computers.
Thomas Metzger, CEO of Lotto.com Inc., stated, "The expansion into Puerto Rico represents an exciting chapter for Lotto.com. We are proud to bring our platform to the island and provide residents with a convenient digital way to participate in lottery draw games, bringing incremental customers and profits to Lotería Electrónica." The company currently offers only draw games in Puerto Rico, with plans to potentially introduce scratch tickets in the future.
Puerto Rico's lottery market generated nearly $500 million in sales during Fiscal Year 2025, reflecting strong engagement. Lotto.com has already seen success on the island, with over 1,000 winners since launch and nearly 90% of customers returning to play after their first order. The platform's expansion aims to increase access to lottery play while supporting the Lotería Electrónica's contributions to essential social programs.
The Lotería Electrónica of Puerto Rico plays a vital role in funding education, healthcare initiatives, and infrastructure improvements. Since its inception, it has contributed over $4 billion to public programs, including municipal infrastructure (CRIM), the Catastrophic Emergency Fund, the Puerto Rico Olympic Committee, the Olympic Training and Recreational Center (Albergue Olímpico), Youth Sports Development Programs, and the Rental Assistance and Home Improvement Subsidy Program for Low-Income Elderly Persons.
Prizes under $1,200 in Puerto Rico are deposited directly to players' online accounts, while winnings exceeding that amount are supported by Lotto.com's step-by-step claim process through the Lotería Electrónica. Lotto.com currently operates in 11 states and Puerto Rico, with plans to expand further. For more information, visit www.lotto.com.
