How to Play Oz Lotto
Australia's Tuesday night jackpot game
About Oz Lotto
Oz Lotto is one of Australia's most iconic and longest-running national lottery games, drawing every Tuesday night at 8:30 PM AEST. Launched in 1994, Oz Lotto has created countless millionaires and is known for its massive jackpots that can grow into the hundreds of millions. The game uses a 7/45 format where players select 7 numbers from a pool of 1 to 45, with 2 supplementary numbers also drawn to determine lower-tier prize winners. Oz Lotto has paid out more than $4.2 billion in prizes since its inception, making it one of the most rewarding lottery games in the Southern Hemisphere.
How to Play
To play Oz Lotto, select 7 numbers from 1 to 45 on a standard game panel. You can choose your own numbers or opt for a QuickPick to have them randomly selected. Each standard game costs $1.30. During the draw, 7 winning numbers and 2 supplementary numbers are drawn from the same barrel of 45 balls. To win the Division 1 prize, you must match all 7 winning numbers. The supplementary numbers are used to determine winners in Divisions 2 through 7. You can purchase tickets from any authorised lottery outlet across Australia or online through The Lott website and mobile app.
Number Selection
- Select 7 main numbers from 1 to 45
- 2 supplementary numbers are drawn automatically
Odds and Prize Divisions
Oz Lotto features 7 prize divisions. The odds of winning the Division 1 jackpot (matching all 7 numbers) are 1 in 45,379,620. Division 2 requires 6 winning numbers plus 1 supplementary at odds of 1 in 3,241,401. Division 3 needs 6 winning numbers at 1 in 180,078. The overall odds of winning any prize in Oz Lotto are approximately 1 in 55. The Division 1 jackpot starts at $2 million and grows each week it is not won, occasionally reaching extraordinary amounts exceeding $100 million. The largest Oz Lotto jackpot in history was $112 million, won in November 2012.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Division 1 Odds | 1 in 45,379,620 |
| Prize Divisions | 7 |
| Starting Jackpot | $2 Million |
Tips for Playing Oz Lotto
While lottery games are entirely random, there are a few strategies Australian Oz Lotto players commonly use. Consider joining a syndicate to increase your number of entries without increasing your individual spend. Mix high and low numbers across the 1-45 range rather than clustering them. Check our Hot & Cold Numbers page to see which numbers have been drawn most and least frequently in recent Oz Lotto draws. Most importantly, set a budget you are comfortable with and always play responsibly. Remember, every number combination has an equal chance of being drawn.
Where to Buy Oz Lotto Tickets
Oz Lotto tickets are available at authorised lottery outlets across Australia, including newsagents and selected retail stores. You can also purchase tickets online through The Lott official website (thelott.com) or via The Lott mobile app. Ticket sales typically close at approximately 7:25 PM AEST on draw nights. For online purchases, you will need to create a free account and be a resident of Australia.
Claiming Oz Lotto Prizes
Prize claiming procedures vary by state and prize amount. Prizes up to $1,500 can be claimed at any lottery outlet. Larger prizes may need to be claimed at a lottery office or through a bank transfer. If you purchased your ticket online through The Lott, prizes up to $1,500 are automatically deposited into your account. Larger prizes will require identity verification. You typically have up to 6 years from the draw date to claim your prize, depending on the state.