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A lottery exists within the United States Virgin Islands , the only US lottery outside the mainland and Puerto Rico. It was established in 1937 and became an independent agency of the territorial government in 1971. The USVI is a member of the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL). It is the smallest US lottery to offer either Powerball, Mega Millions or scratchcard games. The USVI Lottery is also a member of the Caribbean Lottery, in which other islands, such as Sint Maarten, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Barbados, participate. Minimum age to play the Virgin Islands Lottery is 18. [1]
The lottery headquarters is in Charlotte Amalie on St. Thomas. [2]