Interesting facts and figures about Oz Lotto

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Oz Lottery
Oz Lotto
2022-08-18

When we think ‘lotto game’ we automatically think of the Powerball and EuroMillions. However, did you know that Australia has its very own Oz lotteries that could help you win big and live free? Namely Oz Lotto and Oz Powerball. Today, we are focusing on the Oz Lotto.

A small introduction to the game

Oz Lotto has been creating winners since 1994 and this national lottery should be on your radar if you’re looking to try your luck at hitting a jackpot.

To help you get to know one of the most-loved Australian lotteries, we’re exploring some interesting Oz Lotto facts and figures that will seriously impress any lotto player.

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Oz Lotto rules

The Oz Lotto draw happens once a week on a Tuesday and to buy a ticket, all you need to do is select seven numbers from a possible 45.

The Oz Lotto holds its draw every Tuesday at 20:30 AEST in Australia

Oz Lotto draws supplementary numbers 

During the Oz Lotto draw, after the seven numbers have been, another 2 balls which are known as the ‘supplementary numbers’. These 2 numbers act like a bonus ball and if players match these supplementary numbers, it will significantly boost their winnings.

Jackpots climb as high as A$100 million in cash

In 2021, the Oz Lotto main prize shocked the world when it reached a record-breaking prize pool of A$100 million! On 6 November 2012, lottery luck struck for 4 lucky players that had the winning combination of numbers. That Tuesday they shared the division 1 pool of A$111,972,151.04, becoming instant multimillionaires.

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Instead of prize tiers, Oz Lotto uses winning divisions

Lottery games around the world implement different rules to truly make the game their own and Oz Lotto is no exception. Instead of tiers, their prize categories are separated into divisions but, just like other international lotteries, the amount of numbers you match will determine how much you win.

Oz Lotto Prize Divisions Numbers Required Chance of winning (Single Game)
1st Division 7 1 in 45,379,620
2nd Division 6 + supplementary 1 in 3,241,401
3rd Division 6 1 in 180,078
4th Division 5 + one or both supplementary 1 in 29,602
5th Division 5 1 in 3,430
6th Division 4 1 in 154
7th Division 3 + one or both supplementary 1 in 87
Any Prize 1 in 55

Your chances are actually pretty great despite how it might appear

The chances of you getting the Oz Lotto jackpot currently sit at 1 in 45,379,620 but, the odds of you winning ANY prize sits at 1 in 55. According to global trends Oz Lotto is one of the top 10 lotteries that you are most likely to win with. The odds could very much be in your favour the next time you play Oz Lotto and you could be adding your name to the list of winners!

Oz Lotto allows its jackpots to rollover up to 25 consecutive times

The Oz Lotto minimum jackpot is AU $2 million and once a jackpot has been won, the prize pool resets to and with each draw the jackpot will continue to roll until it is won again.

If you have your sights set on getting the Oz Lotto main prize then we highly recommend that you follow these rollovers. Each time the jackpot is not won, the pool prize amount increases and you stand the chance of winning even more. If you’re aiming to win a specific amount, remember to convert the jackpot into your own currency because all amounts are displayed in AUD.

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Oz Lotto is one of the most affordable lotteries to enter on Lotto247

Traditional retail agencies could charge more but we aim to keep our Oz lotteries product pricing as low as possible.

Can you turn $1.75 into millions? Play Oz Lotto online and give it a shot!