Many types of online gambling are prohibited in Russia. For example, it is impossible to obtain a license to run an online casino in the country. Roskomnadzor and other regulatory bodies prevent foreign gambling sites from operating. An alternative to entertainment sites is playing the Russian national lottery Stoloto. For more than 10 years, the company has opened more than 70,000 land-based ticket sales points and managed to turn thousands of citizens into millionaires. The article describes the peculiarities of the lottery operator’s work, the opportunities it offers and the principles of regulating its activities.
- What is Stoloto
- History of Stoloto
- Offers in the lottery supermarket Stoloto
- About winning in Stoloto
- General rules of participation in Slotolo lotteries
- Overview of the official site of the state lottery Stoloto
- Stoloto hypermarket mobile application
- How to play on the Stoloto site
- Tips for new lottery players
- Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stoloto
Stoloto is not a lottery organizer. The company performs the functions of a store – a site where you can buy a ticket to participate in the draw, familiarize yourself with the rules of the draw and collect the payout in case of a successful outcome. Coupons are distributed through an extensive network of ground points (more than 70 thousand points), as well as online and via SMS.
History of Stoloto
The prerequisites for the creation of a global lottery hypermarket appeared in 2008. At that time, the first state lottery – “6 out of 45” – was held through the mediation of Orglot LLC, owned by businessman Armen Sarkisyan. The lottery turned out to be very successful in terms of coverage. More than 150 thousand tickets were sold within the framework of the lottery. The proceeds from the sale were used to finance state social support programs.
In 2009, the “5 out of 36” lottery was held in a similar way, and a year later the drawings were transferred to the Internet – on the Gosloto website. By 2011, three regular draws became available to users.
The official website of the Stoloto lottery supermarket appeared in 2012. The management company – TC Center JSC – showed active growth and soon became the largest distributor of tickets for draws in Russia.
Every year new draws appeared on the service, its functionality and the list of features available to users expanded. Now the lotomarket sells coupons for 19 different drawings, offers a loyalty program and referral system, as well as its own mobile application.
Compliance with legislation
Private companies can not conduct lotteries. This is prohibited by the legislation of the Russian Federation. The relevant restrictions were adopted by the government in 2014.
Only national and international lotteries are considered legal in Russia
Only national and international lotteries are considered legal in Russia.
Two state ministries – Sports and Finance – are in charge of organizing lotteries. They have received permission to organize lotteries up to and including 2029.
Private companies can be distributors of tickets. This is what the Stoloto organization does.
Offers in the Stoloto lottery supermarket
On the official website of Stoloto in the full version, 19 different lotteries are available. Their list is presented in the menu. To open the latter, you need to click on the button with three bars, located on the upper left. All draws are distributed into four categories.
Lotteries from Russian Lotto
This category of Gosloto includes 7 draws. In most of them, nothing depends on the participant. You just need to buy one of the offered tickets and wait for the announcement of the results. However, there are some exceptions. For example:
- Russian Lotto is a classic draw that follows the rules of bingo. The participant buys a coupon, divided into two parts – 15 numbered cells in each. The coupon is labeled with numbers from 1 to 90. If at least one row can be crossed out during the drawing, the ticket will bring a payout.
- Housing lottery.The principle is the same, but you can become the owner of real estate. The lucky ones have the right to get ownership of an apartment, house or cottage. Each prize has a cash equivalent.
- Golden Horseshoe.Attracts users with the size of the main prize. It is at least 10 million rubles. The drawing is held in stages. There are only three rounds. To be honored with a super prize, you need to get a match in the top row of the ticket when the first 5 balls fall out.
- 6 of 36.The coupon consists of 36 numbered cells with six marked. The user cannot choose the numbers to bet – they are determined in advance. Payouts occur if at least two numbers coincide with the winning numbers. The minimum prize is 50 rubles, the maximum is 3 million rubles.
- Bingo-75.It is necessary to cover corners and intersections. Also payouts are due if you manage to cross out all the numbers. The coupon is divided into 24 sectors with numbers from 1 to 75.
- Fun from Russian Lotto. Fast lottery. In the ticket you can choose 12 cells out of 24. If you guess 4 or 8, the participant will receive a minimum payout. The prize money increases with 9 or 3, 10 or 2, 11 or 1 match. The largest winnings are due if the participant guesses all 12 or none of the numbers.
- It’s easier than two times two. The ticket is split in half. The winnings are calculated based on the number of numbers guessed. Cash prizes are not less than 20 rubles and not more than 100 thousand rubles.
Detailed rules of each draw can be read on the page with descriptions. On the same tab there is an option to select a ticket and pay its cost.
Lotteries with instant results
Lotteries with instant betting. The results are determined by a computer equipped with a GSC. The participant has no influence on anything and cannot even choose a specific ticket. The results depend entirely on luck. There are six games in the category of fast draws:
- Rapido
- Rapido 2.0
- Top 3
- Rocketbingo
- Keno
- All or Nothing.
A new game starts every 15 minutes. Participants do not have to wait long for the results. They will know whether they have won or not almost instantly. You can buy tickets before the game starts.
Sportloto lotteries
Sportloto offers those wishing to try their luck in 5 draws. All of them are conducted according to the same algorithm. After buying a coupon, the participant determines the number of active numbers and marks them.
You can choose more numbers than the rules. This will increase the chances of winning, but will lead to an increase in the price of the ticket
You can choose more numbers than the rules. This will increase the chances of winning but will increase the price of the ticket.
The number of numbers to be marked, as well as the general format of the coupon can be learned from the name. For example, in “5 of 36” you can choose five numbers. Their total number in the coupon is 36. There are also variants of “4 of 20”, “6 of 45” and “7 of 49”. In the Big Sportloto draw, the ticket has 2 fields with separate payouts for each.
You can get a win if there is a match of at least two numbers. The more identical combinations of numbers, the bigger the payout.
Speciegra
Its difference from other lotteries is the limitation on the number of tickets sold. How many coupons are available, you can see on the page with the description of the rules of speciegra. The prize fund is formed in cash equivalent. However, the prizes are often smartphones, laptops and other equipment.
Lottery packages
Receive Stoloto tickets in the hypermarket today can also be part of package offers. This option will be useful for regular participants. The packages include sets of tickets from different draws. In total, there are 16 options. They do not give additional benefits and do not increase the chances of winning in any way. Package offers are useful only for saving time.
Premium Club membership
When buying tickets worth more than 1000 rubles during a month, a player can become a member of the Premium Club. Several levels with gradually increasing privileges have been created. Club members receive bonuses for buying coupons, participate in personal promotions, can count on priority service in lottery centers and expanding the functionality of the site.
About winning in Stoloto
Information about Stoloto online draws is given on separate pages with draw descriptions. On the same tabs you can see the list of tickets available for purchase, previous results, payouts for different number of matches.
Chances
In the description of some lotteries the probabilities of winning in them are indicated. They vary greatly in draws and depend on the size of the prize pool, the number of participants, the rules for determining the winners. For example, in “4 out of 20” every third ticket wins, and in “5 out of 36” – one out of eight.
The odds decrease as the payout increases. For example, in “5 out of 36” the probability of guessing not 2 numbers, but 3, is not 1 in 8, but 1 in 81. The super prize brings on average one ticket out of 70 million.
Rules of prize formation
The prize fund of each draw is formed at the expense of sold tickets. Part of the cost of tickets goes to its accumulation. The percentage charged from the proceeds of sales varies. In some drawings it is half, in others – up to 70%.
The size of payouts depends on the terms and conditions of the lotto. Some prizes have a fixed amount. It does not change depending on the number of participants. The super prize can also be fixed. However, there are also accumulative variants.
Prizes
There are different prizes at stake in lotteries. In most cases it is money. However, you can also win real estate, household appliances, electronics, travel vouchers, etc. The type of prize depends on the organizer of the lottery, as well as its variety.
General rules of participation in Slotolo lotteries
There is only one restriction for participation in lotteries – age restriction. The holder of the ticket must be of legal age. Without fulfilling this condition, the user will not be able to purchase a coupon at the ground point, pass verification on the site and collect the payment. Also, in order to receive prizes, an up-to-date phone number will be required. However, it is not necessary to do this when purchasing a coupon.
Loyalty program
After buying one lottery ticket and confirming your phone number, you can join the loyalty system. Bonuses will be automatically credited for certain actions. Then they can be spent on buying coupons in various draws.
| Condition | Number of bonuses |
|---|---|
| Payment for tickets on the Internet and in ground points | 5% of purchase |
| First purchase online | 20 |
| Receipt of a membership card | 300 |
| Attracting a user through a referral link | 30 and promo code |
| Participation in a survey | Personally |
| Participation in promotions | Personalized |
| First purchase after registration by referral link | 300% of the minimum bet in the most expensive ticket |
When any of the above conditions is met, the corresponding amount of bonuses will be credited within a day. You have one month to use the promotional offers.
Overview of the official website of the state lottery Stoloto
The main site of the Stoloto lottery for PC is available online through any browser. You can purchase tickets without registration. However, you will have to create an account to claim your winnings. To save time, it is better to register a profile at once.
Registration on the site
To create an account, you need to specify a minimum amount of data. Clicking on the button for registration, the user will see a form with empty fields. In it you need to:
- Enter contact information – phone number and email.
- Specify a password.
- Accept the rules of the lotomarket and confirm that you are 18 years old.
- Enter a promo code (if there is one).
Contact information requires confirmation. After registration, a letter with a link to activate it will come to your email. To confirm the phone number, you need to specify the security code from SMS
Contact information requires confirmation. After registration you will receive an e-mail with a link to activate it. To confirm the phone number, you need to specify the security code from SMS.
Buying a ticket
Stoloto allows you to purchase coupons in three ways. You can buy a ticket online on the website in computer and mobile versions, by visiting a ground station, as well as by sending an SMS.
Points of sale
With the support of partners, the Stoloto organization distributes tickets through 70 thousand ground points. You can buy tickets in “Svyaznoy” stores, BC “Balbet”, “City Kiosk”, etc. The full list of partners can be viewed on the website.
The lottery center of the company is located in Moscow. In it you can buy a coupon, receive payment, pass verification, watch the drawing. There are also self-service vending machines in Moscow. There are not many such machines, but their network is gradually expanding.
Opportunity to buy online
You can buy a lottery ticket online on the official website of Stoloto. It is necessary to select one of the draws through the menu, specify the coupon and make payment. The purchase can be made in the application according to the same principle.
If you send an SMS-message with the draw code to the number 1246, the purchase of the corresponding coupon will take place. This option is available to owners of SIM cards from Tele2, MTS, Megafon and Beeline operators. After sending the message, the money is deducted from the balance of the cell phone.
Paying for tickets via SMS takes place without access to the Internet. It is enough to be in the coverage area of the mobile operator
Paying for tickets by SMS is done without access to the Internet. It is enough to be in the coverage area of the mobile operator.
It is not necessary to provide personal data and undergo verification. However, you will have to confirm your identity to collect your winnings. It will not be possible to get the money without providing photos of documents.
Payment methods and their security
Various services are available to users on the website and in the application to purchase tickets. Their list is displayed at the payment stage:
- Account Wallet.
- Quick payment services.
- Bank cards.
- SberPay.
- YouMoney.
- Alfa-Click.
- Mobile operators.
Payments are made through banks and e-wallets. Personal data of users are protected by encryption.
Checking the lottery result on the website
The results of all draws are archived. You can see how previous draws ended in the ticket check menu. The results are also duplicated on the individual lottery pages. You can see the list of winning numbers, payout amounts, and the number of participants.
Receiving winnings in Stoloto
You have 1000 days after the end of the lottery to cash your winnings. You can collect the money online on the site, get it to your bank account, in the lottery center and in any ground station of the company. The choice of method depends on the amount of winnings.
Payouts over 15,000 rubles can be received only after verification
Payouts over 15,000 rubles can be received only after verification.
On the official site you can withdraw no more than 600 thousand rubles. It is necessary to transfer them to the account balance, and then create a request for a cashout. In ground points, winners of drawings are given cash from 3 to 200 thousand rubles.
To withdraw money to a bank account or to receive a larger amount in a lottery center in Moscow, you need to submit an application. Winnings exceeding 600 thousand rubles are not issued in cash. The money is transferred to the client’s personal account within 180 days after the application is submitted.
Other features of the site
The state lottery Stoloto in Russia presents other features. For example, you can view the archive with the results of all previous draws. It displays information about each past draw.
If a client wants to participate in one lottery regularly, he can subscribe to it. The coupon will be purchased automatically.
Users are given bonuses for inviting new customers. The lotomarket has a full-fledged referral program. Bonuses and promo codes are awarded for each attracted player.
Lottery tickets can be bought as a gift. After selecting a coupon on the site there is an opportunity to attach a card with wishes. The addressee will be notified of the gift by SMS.
Features of the mobile version of the site
Mobile and computer versions of Stoloto do not differ in functionality. The same features are available to both users. The terms of payment and selection of tickets, participation in lotteries and receiving payouts are identical. The only difference of the mobile version is its interface. The site has an adaptive design. If you open the page in your browser, it will adjust to the screen size.
Stoloto hypermarket mobile application
In Google Play and App Store you can find the official Stoloto mobile application. You can also download the software version for Android and iOS on the website. If you open any page in the browser on your smartphone, the user will see the download buttons. In the desktop version the download is available via QR code.
The application fully repeats the functionality of the browser version. Its advantage is the launch of the lootmarket through a shortcut without using the browser.
How to play on Stoloto website
To start, you need to choose one of the lotteries offered in the menu, specify a ticket and pay for it. Then you need to wait for the draw. If, as a result, a sufficient number of numbers coincide with the purchased coupon, its owner will be entitled to a payment. It can be collected online and offline.
Broadcasts on the website
You can follow the draws live. In the lottery center in Moscow there is a special room with transparent walls, in which lototrons are installed. They select the prize numbers automatically.
Also on the NTV TV channel there are regular live broadcasts of lottery draws. That is, it is possible to find out the results on TV.
Tips for new lottery players
The lottery is a game of chance. There are no strategies and tactics that will help you get paid all the time. This is something to keep in mind when buying tickets. The only way to increase your chances of winning is to purchase more coupons. But along with the number of tickets, their cost also increases.
It is better to buy coupons in drawings, the prize fund of which is formed at the expense of 70% of the proceeds from sales and more. The higher this figure, the more profitable for participants
It is better to buy coupons in drawings, the prize fund of which is formed at the expense of 70% of proceeds from sales and more. The higher this figure, the more favorable for participants.
Reviews of Stoloto store
Most of the reviews about Stoloto are positive. People note that the organizer is legal and offers a fairly wide selection of lotteries. There are no complaints about problems with payouts. Negative reviews are mostly about personal failures, but such comments are subjective.
Frequently asked questions
When receiving a winnings of less than 5 million rubles, the lucky player must pay tax at the rate of 13%. If the payout is more – 15%.
This procedure is carried out in the lottery center when issuing large prizes. Specialists scan the bar code and coupon number.
It can be recovered. The button to create a new password is located in the authorization form.
It depends on the number of coupons and circulation. There are packages costing from 400 to 10,000 rubles.
In the “Give a ticket” section. On this page you can select a coupon or package offer, fill in the card and make payment.