Number lotteries are types of games where players select a set of numbers, usually from a predetermined range, in the hopes of matching those numbers to those drawn at random. Other words that can be used as synonyms for "number lotteries" include raffles, sweeps, sweepstakes, contests, draws, and giveaways. While these terms may have slightly different connotations, they all ultimately describe games of chance that require participants to select a combination of numbers or entries and await the outcome of a random drawing to determine if they are the winners. From local community events to massive international lotteries, number lotteries have become a popular form of entertainment around the world.