How to Play Oz Lotto
Australia's Tuesday night jackpot game
About Oz Lotto
Oz Lotto has been around since 1994 and draws every Tuesday night at 8:30 PM AEST. You pick 7 numbers from 1 to 45, and two supplementary numbers also get drawn for the lower prize tiers. Jackpots start at $2 million and roll over each week nobody wins Division 1 — they've climbed past $100 million more than once. Over the years, the game has paid out more than $4.2 billion in total prizes.
How to Play
Pick 7 numbers from 1 to 45 on your game panel, or grab a QuickPick if you'd rather not choose. A standard game is $1.30. On draw night, 7 winning numbers and 2 supplementary numbers come out of the same barrel of 45 balls. Match all 7 and you've got Division 1. The supplementary numbers count toward Divisions 2 through 7. You can buy tickets at any lottery outlet around Australia or online through The Lott.
Number Selection
- Select 7 main numbers from 1 to 45
- 2 supplementary numbers are drawn automatically
Odds and Prize Divisions
There are 7 prize divisions in Oz Lotto. Your chances of hitting Division 1 — all 7 numbers — sit at 1 in 45,379,620. For Division 2 you need 6 winning numbers plus a supplementary (1 in 3,241,401), and Division 3 is 6 numbers without the supp (1 in 180,078). Overall, about 1 in every 55 entries wins something. The biggest Oz Lotto jackpot on record was $112 million back 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
Syndicates are worth a look — you get more entries without spending more individually. Mixing high and low numbers across the 1–45 range tends to mirror how draws actually play out. Our Hot & Cold Numbers page shows which Oz Lotto numbers have appeared most and least in recent weeks. Beyond that, set a budget you're comfortable with and stick to it. Every combination has the same 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.