| French Lotto Draws | Draw Times | Minimum Jackpot | Prize Divisions | Cost per Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Thu, Sun | 5:15am NZST | €2 million (approx. $3.4 million) | 9 | $4.25 |
How does betting on the French Lotto at Lottoland work?
Instead of entering the official French Lotto draw, you place a bet on the outcome of it. You pick the numbers you think will be drawn in the same way as if you had entered the official lottery draw. At Lottoland, you win the same prize money for each prize tier that the official lottery operator offers, including the jackpot, and you receive your prize money as if you had actually played the official lottery.
How do I Play French Lotto at Lottoland?
To get a ticket for this draw, select 5 numbers from the main pool of 1–49 and a further lucky number from a pool of 1–10. You can also select the QuickPick option (Quick+1) and this will choose your numbers. After this click Submit. This will take you through to a checkout — at this stage just click Confirm and proceed to get your ticket.
How do I Win the Jackpot?
You will win our jackpot if your 5 main numbers and bonus number is the same as that in the official French Lotto draw.
Can I Win All the Same Prizes Playing with Lottoland?
You can win all the same main game prizes playing with us as you would in the official draw, including the jackpot.
How Much Does French Lotto Cost to Play?
A single line costs $4.25. A line with the DoubleJackpot feature costs $8.50.
How Does the DoubleJackpot Feature Work?
The DoubleJackpot feature allows you to play for twice the official lottery jackpot. So, for instance, if the official French Lotto draw is $6m and you play with us and activate the DoubleJackpot feature, you can potentially win $12m. The prizes for all other tiers will remain the same.
You will pay double the price of your normal line to activate the DoubleJackpot feature. So, if you wish to play the French Lotto with this feature you'll pay $8.50, instead of $4.25.
When Does the French Lotto Draw Take Place?
The French Lottery draw takes place every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 8:30pm CET (approx 05:15 NZST the following morning).
What Are the Odds of Winning the Jackpot?
The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 19,068,840. A breakdown of all the odds for each prize tier, together with estimated returns is included below.
What Are the Different Prize Tiers Available?
When you play the French Lotto with us you will be treated as though you entered the official draw and will receive the same main game prizes should you win.
The table below explains the different prize tiers, odds of winning each prize tier and the estimated individual returns for each prize tier.
The information below is based on the results of the May 28th draw and is provided as a guide only.
| Prize Tier | Odds of winning | Estimated prize payout |
|---|---|---|
| 5 numbers + Bonus number | 1 in 19,068,840 | Jackpot |
| 5 numbers | 1 in 2,118,760 | €100,000 (approx. $170,000 NZD) |
| 4 numbers + Bonus number | 1 in 88,677 | €1,000 (approx. $1,700 NZD) |
| 4 numbers | 1 in 9,631 | €500 (approx. $850 NZD) |
| 3 numbers + Bonus number | 1 in 2,016 | €50 (approx. $85 NZD) |
| 3 numbers | 1 in 224 | €20 (approx. $34 NZD) |
| 2 numbers + Bonus | 1 in 144 | €10 (approx. $17 NZD) |
| 2 numbers | 1 in 16 | €5 (approx. $8.50 NZD) |
| 0 numbers + Bonus number | 1 in 18 | €2.20 (approx $3.50 NZD) |
*Note all prize tiers excluding prize tier IX are only estimates
What do I do if I Win?
If your account has been verified simply proceed to your account and withdraw your winnings. If your account has not been verified you will first need to provide proof of your ID and proof of address. Once this has been confirmed you will be able to withdraw your winnings.
Are my Winnings Tax Free?
Yes. You will not be taxed on any winnings for this lottery.
Is the Payout Guaranteed? How do I Know?
At Lottoland we can guarantee you will be paid out on your winnings - regardless of the jackpot amount.
At Lottoland you bet on the outcome of the official draw. For all intents and purposes you will have the exact same customer experience as if you were playing the official lottery. The key difference is that we take your bet and we pay you if you win. We are able to achieve this in two ways.
For smaller prize tier payments we make the payment directly from the fund we have from the total ticket sales.
In order for us to make the larger prize tier payments we take out insurance policies to cover the eventuality of a Jackpot win or a substantial payout on the Lotto ticket. Part of the Lotto ticket price you pay goes towards the payment of this policy.
We are registered with and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission, the Gibraltar Gambling Commission, and the Revenue Commissioners in Ireland. In order for us to retain these licences we have to prove that we are able to make the required payouts to our players should they win and that we have the correct procedures in place to guarantee this.
What is a Subscription?
Subscriptions remove the hassle of manually entering lines on each event and the fear of missing out on a big win. Our Subscription feature allows you to set up a running ticket or tickets on a given lottery draw. The subscription is open ended and will run for as long as you want it too. You can opt out at any time.
Why Should I Play French Lotto at Lottoland?
The French Lotto takes place 3 times a week with a minimum jackpot of €2 million ($3.4 million NZD) and a subsequent €1 million ($1.7 million NZD) added to the jackpot each time, allowing it to grow quite quickly. It also offers great odds of winning any prize at just 1 in 7.6.
