How to Play Saturday Lotto
Australia's favourite Saturday night tradition
About Saturday Lotto
Saturday Lotto is the one that started it all — Australia's original national lottery, drawing every Saturday night at 8:30 PM AEST since 1972. Depending on where you live, you might know it as TattsLotto (Vic/Tas), Gold Lotto (QLD), or X Lotto (SA). The Division 1 prize pool is guaranteed at $4 million each week, with Superdraws bumping that to $20 million and Megadraws reaching $30 million a few times a year.
How to Play
It's a 6/45 game — pick 6 numbers from 1 to 45, or go with a QuickPick. Each game is just $0.75. Six winning numbers and 2 supplementary numbers get drawn from a barrel of 45. Match all 6 winning numbers for Division 1. Supplementary numbers are used for Divisions 2 through 5. You can buy tickets at any retailer, online, or through the mobile app. Sales close around 7:25 PM AEST on draw night.
Number Selection
- Select 6 main numbers from 1 to 45
- 2 supplementary numbers are drawn automatically
Odds and Prize Divisions
Six prize divisions. Division 1 (all 6 numbers) is 1 in 8,145,060 — the best odds of any major Australian jackpot game. Division 2 runs 1 in 678,755, Division 3 is 1 in 36,689, and so on down to about 1 in 85 for any prize at all. The $4 million weekly pool is guaranteed. Superdraws and Megadraws run several times a year with bigger pools.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Division 1 Odds | 1 in 8,145,060 |
| Prize Divisions | 6 |
| Starting Jackpot | $4 Million |
Tips for Playing Saturday Lotto
With Division 1 odds of 1 in 8,145,060, Saturday Lotto gives you the best shot at a big prize compared to Powerball or Oz Lotto. Superdraws and Megadraws are worth entering since the elevated pools offer better value for the same ticket price. System entries let you cover more combinations per game. Check our frequency analysis to see how Saturday Lotto numbers have been tracking lately.
Where to Buy Saturday Lotto Tickets
Saturday 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 Saturday 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.