What is .lotto?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .lotto on June 19, 2014. Like most of the newer endings, it was applied for in the 2012 New gTLD Program round and its registry agreement was signed on April 10, 2014.
Identity Digital Domains Limited also runs 23 other TLDs, including .archi, .bet, .bio, .black and .blue.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 4 name servers for .lotto, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .lotto haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP.
Same registry, other endings
23 other TLDs share this operator.
.lotto FAQ
What does .lotto mean?
.lotto is a generic top-level domain named for the word "lotto", and it's aimed at sports & games. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .lotto used for?
.lotto is mostly used for sports & games. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .lotto?
None. .lotto is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .lotto domain extension?
Identity Digital Domains Limited operates .lotto as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .lotto created?
.lotto was delegated to the DNS root zone on June 19, 2014.
Is .lotto a valid domain?
Yes. .lotto is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .lotto addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .lotto domain?
.lotto names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Identity Digital Domains Limited's policy if you're unsure.
Is .lotto DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .lotto.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed September 4, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
