How to Play Oz Lotto: A Simple Guide

It's Easy to Get Started!

The rules of Oz Lotto are straightforward, making it easy for anyone to dive into the world of lotto. Follow these simple steps to begin your Oz Lotto adventure.

1

Buy Your Tickets

First, you'll need to purchase your Oz Lotto tickets. You can typically buy tickets from licensed lottery retailers across Australia or through accredited online lottery providers like the official The Lott website or app.

There’s no limit to how many tickets you can buy – the more entries you have, the higher your chances of winning! Remember to purchase your tickets before the draw closes on Tuesday evenings.

Buy Tickets (Official Site)
2

Pick Your Lucky Numbers

To play a standard game of Oz Lotto, you need to choose 7 numbers from a pool of 1 to 47.

You can pick your own numbers – perhaps they are special dates, anniversaries, or just numbers you feel are lucky! Alternatively, if you're unsure or prefer a random selection, you can opt for a "Quick Pick" (also known as "SlikPik" or "AutoPick" depending on the retailer), and the lottery terminal or online system will randomly generate your numbers for you. This is a very popular and convenient way to play.

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Understand The Draw

Oz Lotto draws take place every Tuesday night. During the draw, 10 balls are randomly drawn from a barrel of 47 balls (numbered 1 to 47).

The first 7 balls drawn are the "Main Numbers." The next 3 balls drawn are the "Supplementary Numbers" (sometimes called Bonus Numbers). Supplementary numbers are used to determine prizes in some of the lower divisions (e.g., Divisions 2, 4, and 7).

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Matching Numbers and Winning

The more main numbers you match to the winning numbers drawn, the bigger your potential prize! To hit the Oz Lotto jackpot (Division 1), you’ll need to match all 7 main numbers drawn.

However, there are multiple prize divisions. You can win a prize for matching as few as 3 main numbers plus one or two supplementary numbers. Check our Oz Lotto Prizes page for a detailed breakdown of all prize divisions and what you need to match to win.

Ready to Try Your Luck?

Now that you know how to play, you're all set to participate in Oz Lotto. Remember to play responsibly and enjoy the thrill of the game!

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