Austrian Lotto Overview
The Austrian Lottery, 6aus45, is Austria’s most popular lottery and the reasons are plain to see. For just $2.70 you can bet on the outcome of the millionaire-making lottery with exceptional winning odds that’s incredibly simple and fun.
The lottery has been in operation since 1986 and since then it has played a central role in the lives of millions of Austrians. Draws take place twice a week, on Wednesdays and Sundays. To place a bet simply pick six numbers from a range of 1 to 45.
| Wednesday Draw | Sunday Draw | Jackpot Odds | Prize Divisions | Specials | Cost per Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:48pm CET (Thursday 05:48 NZST) | 7:15pm CET (Monday 06:15 NZST) | 1 : 8,145,060 | 8 | Joker Number | $2 |
As a Lottoland player you will be notified of results by email and any winnings will automatically be credited to your Lottoland account balance.
Winning is easy with the Austrian Lottery. Even if you get none of the six numbers right you can still win just by guessing the bonus ball number. If you want to up your bet to get more chances of winning simply add the additional Joker game.
When Do the Austrian Lottery Draws Take Place?
The Wednesday draw takes place at 18:48 CET (Thursday 05:48 NZST). The Sunday draw takes place at 19:15 CET (Monday 06:15 NZST). After the draw you can find the results on our Austrian Lottery results page.
How Do I Fill out an Austrian Lotto Bet Slip?
Filling out an Austrian Lotto bet slip is easy – even if you have never purchased lottery games before. Inside the game area you’ll see a grid of boxes, each representing one of the 45 numbers you can select. Simply tick the boxes to pick your six numbers.
Quickies Feature: Alternatively you can click on the Quicky +1 box to pick your numbers.
System Bets: If you select more than six numbers you will automatically trigger a system bet. Picking extra numbers will increase your game price. Betting with additional numbers in multiple combinations, however, will also increase your chances of winning.
The Joker Game: By opting for the add-on Joker game you have yet another opportunity to get rich. Six numbers from zero to nine are drawn from the drum. Each time a number is drawn it is then placed back into the drum, theoretically allowing the same number to be drawn an additional five times.
Unlike the regular game you cannot select specific numbers for the Joker game because, in Austria, the Joker draw corresponds to the serial number on your actual lottery ticket. In Lottoland these numbers are pre-picked automatically using the same numerical structure. Unlike when you play with the official lottery, however, with Lottoland you also have the option of clicking the refresh button (the circling arrow icon) next to your numbers to generate a new number sequence. Feel free to do this as many times as you wish until you have a sequence you would like to choose. You can also select up to three different Joker number sequences to choose. Each Joker selection costs $2 extra.
Draw and Duration Selection: The new draw format simplifies your choices. You will no longer need to specify particular weekdays (Wednesday, Sunday, or both) for participation. Likewise, the selection of the number of weeks is no longer required. Instead, you will only choose the number of consecutive draws you want to engage in.
Bonus draw: Exciting news for our Austrian Lotto players! Get ready for a new monthly extra draw, mirroring the official lottery provider's offerings. This additional draw is typically scheduled for the 2nd Friday of each month. Stay tuned for more chances to win big!
In the Participation section, meanwhile, you can select specific times when you wish to bet.
Whichever option you choose, as a Lottoland player, you will be automatically notified by email of your transaction and will then subsequently be sent an email with each draw’s results. You will also be sent an email detailing any wins and the amount that has been credited to your Lottoland account.
What Is the Joker Number and how Is it Determined?
The Joker number is part of the special Joker bonus game. It is composed of six numbers from a range of 0 to 9.
If you play with an actual Austrian Lotto ticket the Joker number sequence corresponds to your ticket’s six-digit serial number. This is why you cannot pick each number individually as with the regular game.
With Lottoland the numbers are generated automatically, however you do have the option to change these numbers by clicking the Refresh button on the right hand side of your Joker numbers. You can generate as many new Joker numbers as you wish until you land a sequence you are happy with, and you can choose up to three different number sequences at a time.
To win the Joker game you need to have the correct numbers in the correct sequence.
The top tier prize is awarded if you get all six numbers in a row. The second tier prize is awarded when you have the last five numbers in a row, the fourth prize for when you have the last four numbers in a row and so on. The last prize is therefore awarded if you have guessed the final number correctly, where the odds of winning are 1:16.
What Are the Odds of Winning the Austrian Lotto?
The probability of winning The Austrian 6aus45 Lotto is higher than most other European lotteries with odds of just 1: 8,145,060. The odds of winning any prize is just one in 12, so statistically you’re likely to win a prize once in every twelve games.
In the bi-weekly Austrian Lotto draw six balls are picked from the drum, followed by the bonus ball.
| Prize Division | To Win | Odds of Winning |
|---|---|---|
| Division 1 | All Six Numbers | 1:8,145,060 |
| Division 2 | Match 5 + Bonus Number | 1:1,357,510 |
| Division 3 | Match 5 | 1:35,724 |
| Division 4 | Match 4 + Bonus Number | 1:14,290 |
| Division 5 | Match 4 | 1:772 |
| Division 6 | Match 3 + Bonus Number | 1:579 |
| Division 7 | Match 3 | 1:48 |
| Division 8 | Bonus Number | 1:16 |
| Any Prize | Any of the above | 1:12 |
After the main draw the Joker draw is held. In this draw six numbers, from 0 to 9, are drawn from the drum. After each number is drawn it is placed back into the draw so it’s possible that the same number can be drawn multiple times – e.g. 999999.
How Do I Improve My Chances of Winning the Austrian Lotto?
There’s plenty of ways to get the most from Austrian Lotto. One of the most effective methods is to use a System bet. When you check more than six numbers on your bet slip this feature will be activated automatically.
You can select an additional six numbers in an Austrian Lotto Combo bet, bringing the total number of picks to 12. A System bet allows you to bet on all combinations of your chosen numbers increasing your odds exponentially.
Opting for the additional Joker game will extend your chances of winning even further, by allowing you to bet on a secondary draw and the chance to win even more big cash prizes.
What Is a Subscription?
Subscriptions remove the hassle of buying repeat lines and the fear of missing out on that big jackpot win. Our Subscription feature allows you to set up a reoccurring bet or bets on a given lottery draw. The subscription is open ended and will run for as long as you want it to. You can opt out at any time and cancel the subscription in your player account.
What Are the Prize Divisions for the Austrian Lotto?
There are eight prize divisions for the Austrian Lotto, the first being the jackpot. Please see our question on prize odds above for the full breakdown of prize requirements.
How Do I Get My Lotto Winnings?
As a Lottoland player you will be automatically informed of results and any winnings will be credited to the balance of your Lottoland user account automatically. You then have the option of using these winnings to bet on more games, or you can withdraw the money to your bank account.
Please note that all new Lottoland players must first verify their identity before any withdrawals can be made due to Australian Federal Government Anti-Money Laundering legislation. Refer to our help section to find more information about how to verify your identity.
