How to play the lottery in states without one?

Question

Say that I live in a state such as Nevada or Arkansas that has no state lotto. If I cross the border to another state and buy, say, a Mega Millions lottery ticket and that ticket wins the jackpot, am I still able to claim the prize? How does that work? Am I just as entitled to it since I bought the ticket?

Answer 1

I believe you can do that, i know people from jersey have won NY's state lotto but it may vary state to state

Answer 2

In addition to the FEDERAL tax obligation, you would also have to pay your STATE (of residence) income tax on the winnings.