What is the eligibility criteria to participate in VA lottery?

Question

Do we have to be US citizens or a Green card holders to participate in a lottery? Can a student or a H1 visa holder can participate in VA lottery?

Answer 1

are you 18 yrs old?  

Answer 2

as long as your of age to play lottery in that state anyone can buy a ticket

Answer 3

As long as you are over 18 and legally in the country, there is no problem.  Well other than the odds being 170m+ to 1.

They will take a bunch of tax off you, and a 'penalty' for wanting the money all at once.  But you'll still get a nice chunk of change if you win.