Abstract: This invention is directed to an electronic lottery game system utilizing multiple player-activated video terminals that are linked to computers performing centralized game draw and accounting functions. Each player places a wager and selects his lottery draw choices. The system enrolls the player in a future lottery game after the player makes his choices. The system automatically draws the lottery numbers. The result of the selected game is displayed at the player's terminal in such a manner as to provide the excitement of a real time game.