1. Members buy shares
A share is the unit of ownership in a round. If a round has 20 shares and you hold 2, you own 10% of that round. The exact share price depends on the game and the group rules.
2. The group buys tickets
The trustee uses the pool funds to buy official lottery tickets for the selected draw. Good pools make the draw date, game, ticket count and total participation easy for members to see.
3. Ticket proof is posted before the draw
Ticket proof is the heart of trust. Members should not have to wait until after the draw to learn which numbers the group played. Posting ticket photos before the draw helps everyone verify the pool.
4. Results are checked and prizes split
After the draw, the trustee checks results and records any prize. The split should follow the share ledger that existed before the draw. If a ticket wins $100 and you own 10% of the round, your gross share is $10 before any written fee or rule that applies to that group.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Letting members join after ticket numbers are known.
- Posting blurry or incomplete ticket photos.
- Changing share rules after a win.
- Mixing multiple draws without clear round records.
LottoChee keeps each round separate so shares, tickets and prize splits are tied to the right draw.
Lottery results are random. A pool can still lose. Play only with money set aside for entertainment.