Online lottery · South Korea Updated 1 Nov 2026
Ranked and Rated Online Lottery Sites in South Korea
This guide ranks the online lottery sites that accept players from South Korea by our score. When fewer than three accept South Korea, the top 3 board shows our overall top 3 instead, and its label says so.
Online lottery in South Korea is Restricted. The minimum age for online gambling is 19, and the governing law is the Criminal Act (형법). Check the rules where you live before you buy, and only spend what you can afford to lose.
Before you register anywhere, read our <a href="/guides/buy-lottery-tickets/">guide to buying lottery tickets</a> and the site's own country list, because a site that accepts you today can change its terms later.
- Local currency: South Korean Won
Online lottery in South Korea: Restricted. Sites based abroad accept players without a local licence, so local player protection does not cover them.
1 lottery site open to players in South Korea
In our ranking order.
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Rank1
- Since
- 2017
- Licence
- Malta Gaming Authority
- Lotteries
- 4
4 lotteries on sale. 6 deposit methods listed.
9.0/ 10 our scoreNo current offer on file
Country access from each site's terms as we hold them; a site we have no restriction on file for is listed.
The law on lotteries and online gambling in South Korea
Criminal Act (형법)
Citation: Act No. 293
In force since 3 Oct 1953.
Online casinos: Banned.
Minimum age online: 19.
Source: 형법 (Criminal Act, Act No. 293), 국가법령정보센터 (Korea Law Information Center)
Lotteries run in South Korea
| Lottery | Pick | Jackpot odds | Draws |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotto 6/45 | 6/45 | 1 in 8,145,060 | not on file |
Online lottery in South Korea: questions
Which lottery sites accept players from South Korea?
We list the lottery sites we rank whose terms accept players from South Korea, in order of our score. A site whose terms exclude South Korea is left out. Sites change their country lists, so check again when you sign up. How we score sites is on how we rank. Korea's draw game is covered on our Nanum Lotto results page.
Is it legal to play the lottery online from South Korea?
Online lottery in South Korea is Restricted. The governing law is the Criminal Act (형법) (Act No. 293). Check the law where you live before you buy. Prizes can also be taxed, so read our guide to tax on lottery winnings before you claim one.
Can a player be fined for gambling in South Korea?
Yes. Under article 246(1), a player who gambles can be fined up to 10,000,000 won. Habitual gambling under article 246(2) can bring a prison term of up to 36 months, or a fine of up to 20 million won.
What currency will I pay in from South Korea?
Your local currency is the South Korean Won. Big foreign draws set their prices and prizes in their own currency: US dollars for Powerball and Mega Millions, euros for EuroMillions and Eurojackpot. If you pay in another currency, the exchange rate and any card conversion fee change what a line costs you.
Does the site I buy from change my odds?
No. The odds are set by the draw, not by the site. What differs between sites is the price per line and the fees, so compare those rather than the jackpot. Most lines win nothing; see responsible gambling for limits and help.
Who do I complain to if a site does not pay?
Every site we rank shows the licence it holds. A complaint about a payment or a prize goes to the site first, then to the body that licenses it, so check that licence before you deposit.
What is the minimum age to play online from South Korea?
The minimum age for online gambling in South Korea is 19. Each site can set a higher age in its own terms, so read them before you register.
Where can I get help with gambling problems in South Korea?
The Korea Problem Gambling Agency is the helpline listed for South Korea. Set a limit before you buy, and see our responsible gambling page for tools and support.
How do I avoid lottery scams?
Only pay a site that shows its licence and whose terms list your country. Our lottery scams guide lists the common warning signs.
Set the spend before you pick the numbers.
Most lottery lines win nothing. Decide a monthly amount you can lose, and use the deposit limits on the site you play at.