While most U.S. states offer lottery games to residents, Alaska, Alabama, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah stand apart for their lack of lottery offerings. These states have varying reasons for not hosting lotteries, ranging from cultural and religious beliefs to legal restrictions.
Despite being the gambling capital of the world, Nevada is an outlier when it comes to lotteries. The state does not offer any lottery games, as its thriving casino industry has historically opposed lotteries, viewing them as competition.
Nevadans looking to purchase lottery tickets often drive to nearby states like California, Arizona, or Idaho to participate in games such as Powerball and Mega Millions.