Abstract: A method for playing a lottery game is provided which includes the steps of assigning a designated base value for lottery tickets sold wherein the designated base value is based on a base currency valuation, periodically assigning a local ticket value for lottery tickets sold in each of a plurality of jurisdictions, each jurisdiction having a different monetary system, each local lottery ticket value having a value in local currency that is equivalent to the designated base value, and purchasing local lottery tickets in local currency in each of the plurality of jurisdictions. The step of periodically assigning a local ticket value accounts for variations in currency exchange rates.

Abstract: A method of playing a lottery game on a gaming machine is provided that includes the steps of inputting at least one credit into the gaming machine to play at least one lottery game, selecting a set of lottery numbers for entry into a traditional lottery game, playing an instant-win lottery game, awarding a prize value for the instant-win lottery game, and printing a lottery ticket having information including the set of lottery numbers.