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# The Basics

The **BALLGAME Lottery** is a weekly experience designed to **reward smart predictors** with real prizes. If you’ve made accurate picks and earned **Tickets**, you’re already halfway to winning.

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## What You'll Love

✅ Easy and transparent participation

🎱 Prizes are based on how many numbers you match

💰 Real-time growing Jackpot and tiered prize levels

Once you have at least one Ticket in your account, you are ready to participate! Each ticket is one (1) entry into the upcoming Lottery draw. Tickets can be earned completely FREE by using your shots to make successful picks on upcoming sporting events.

Let's jump into the following basics of how the Lottery works!