How to Play Oz Lotto

Oz Lotto is Australia’s original national lottery, drawn every Tuesday at 8:30 PM AEDT. Follow these steps to participate and increase your chances of winning the jackpot.

Choose Numbers

1. Choose Your Numbers

Select 7 main numbers between 1 and 47 on your play slip. You can pick them manually based on your strategy or use QuickPick for a random selection.

Multi-draw

2. Select Draws

Decide whether to enter a single draw or multiple consecutive draws. Multi-draw entries allow you to save time and never miss a game.

Purchase Ticket

3. Purchase Your Ticket

Buy your ticket online via The Lott website or app, or at an authorised retail outlet. Standard ticket price is AUD 1.30 per line.

Wait for Draw

4. Wait for the Draw

Oz Lotto draws take place every Tuesday evening live on official channels. Check results on our Results page or receive notifications by subscribing.

Additional Information

  • Prize Divisions: There are 7 prize divisions. Division 1 requires all 7 numbers, while lower divisions need 3–6 matches plus supplementary numbers.
  • Odds of Winning: The chance of winning Division 1 is 1 in 45,379,620. See our Stats page for detailed probability charts.
  • Cut-off Times: Online sales close at 8:30 PM AEDT on draw nights. Retail outlets may close earlier—check your local store.
  • Claiming Prizes: Prizes up to AUD 1,000 can be claimed online. Higher prizes require verification at a lottery office.