And generally you can check on line to find when drawing dates are. Powerball, for example, is offered in many states, and if that is the one you are to purchase, you can ask for a "Quick pick for Powerball for Wednesday (or Saturday)". The price is $1 and the machine will select the numbers for you. Other games have other drawing dates and costs, so google to find out what these are for the game you are required to purchase. I don't know of any of the lottery type games where you can not request just a "Quick pick."