Abstract: A system and method for secure electronic government service are provided. The system and method can eliminate the need for travel to an authorized retailer by a player of the lottery since purchase can be facilitated anywhere, anytime via the Internet. In addition, using the system, winning tickets or games are automatically recognized and the purchaser is immediately notified and the winner will be notified using various electronics mechanisms and prize payments can be made in accordance with state law and the prize money will be automatically distributed to the winner's account. The system and method also can be used in similar applications like banking systems and voting systems where higher-level security standards, accountability of the purchaser and system transactions, and verification of those transactions are desirable.