Fifteen most important answers for a very simple question - how to play Oz Lotto?
When does the Oz Lotto draw take place? The Oz Lotto draw takes place every Tuesday night at 9:30 pm AEDT / 8:30 pm AEST.
Where can I watch the Oz Lotto draw? The Oz Lotto draw is broadcast on 7TWO every Tuesday night at 9:30 pm AEDT / 8:30 pm AEST.
What time do the Oz Lotto ticket sales close? The Oz Lotto ticket sales close one hour prior to the draw - Tuesday nights at 8:30 pm AEDT / 7:30 pm AEST.
How much does it cost to play Oz Lotto? A standard ticket for one game costs AUD $1.30.
Where do I buy Oz Lotto tickets? Oz Lotto tickets can be bought in-store - thelott.com/play/find-a-store, online - thelott.com/oz-lotto/play, and through the official “The Lott” app - thelott.com/play/app.
How old do I have to be to play Oz Lotto? You must be at least 18 years old.
Can I play Oz Lotto if I don’t live in Australia? Yes, you can by using an online concierge service.
How do I win Oz Lotto? To win the lowest Oz Lotto prize, you must match at least 3 winning numbers plus one supplementary number. There is a total of seven prize divisions in Oz Lotto and here’s exactly how to win each of them:
- Division 1 - Match all seven winning numbers
- Division 2 - Match any six winning numbers plus one supplementary number
- Disivion 3 - Match any six winning numbers
- Division 4 - Match any five winning numbers plus one supplementary number
- Division 5 - Match any five winning numbers
- Division 6 - Match any four winning numbers
- Division 7 - Match any three winning numbers plus one supplementary number
Does Oz Lotto have a minimum guaranteed jackpot? Yes. The minimum guaranteed jackpot in Oz Lotto is AUD $2 million.
What is the biggest Oz Lotto jackpot ever won? The biggest jackpot in Oz Lotto history was AUD $111,972,151.04. It was shared between four winners on November 6th, 2012.
What are the odds of winning a prize on Oz Lotto? The odds of winning a prize with a single game are 1 in 87. When 12 games are played, these odd improve to 1 in 8! However, the odds differ depending on the prize divisions:
- Division 1 - 1 in 45,379,620
- Division 2 - 1 in 3,241,401
- Division 3 - 1 in 180,078
- Division 4 - 1 in 29,602
- Division 5 - 1 in 3,430
- Division 6 - 1 in 154
- Division 7 - 1 in 87
Does the Oz Lotto jackpot roll over? Yes. The Oz Lotto jackpot keeps rolling over until there is a winner.
Is there a deadline for claiming Oz Lotto prizes? Each Australian state has a different deadline for claiming Oz Lotto prizes. It is best to check with your local lottery operator.
Will I have to pay taxes if I win a prize? Lottery prizes are awarded tax-free. However, if you reside outside of Australia, it is best to consult with a financial expert.
Where can I find Oz Lotto results if I missed the draw? The Oz Lotto results from previous draws can be found on their official website or right here at www.lottodraw.com.au!