Overview
The Irish Lotto takes place every Wednesday and Saturday night, costs $3.50, offers excellent odds of winning any prize of just 1 in 29 and boasts minimum jackpots of $2.4m. In addition to this you can take the chance to win two more jackpots in the Plus 1 and Plus 2 games for just $2 more!
| Draw Day | Draw Time | Minimum Jackpot | Jackpot Odds | Prize Divisions | Extra Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday & Sunday in New Zealand | 7am NZST | approx. $2.4 million | 1 : 10,737,573 | 8 | Irish Lotto+ 1 and +2 |
How do I Pick my Numbers?
Simply choose 6 numbers from 1-47. You can also choose your numbers by selecting our QuickPick (Quick+1) option.
You can also play the Irish Lotto Plus 1 and Irish Lotto Plus 2 draws by ticking the Irish Lotto + box located directly under the main game slip. The same numbers you selected in the main game will be entered in the Plus 1 and Plus 2 draws.
How Does the Irish Lotto Draw Work?
Six numbers and an additional bonus number are drawn from a drum containing numbered balls from 1-47 in the main draw.
The Plus 1 and Plus 2 draws take place immediately after the main draw with six main numbers and a bonus number drawn in each.
How do I win the Jackpot?
Jackpots in the main game, Plus 1 and Plus 2 draws are won when a player matches all six main numbers.
How Much Can I Win?
The main game jackpot is a minimum of €1.4 million (approx. $2.4 million NZD). The top prize on Lotto Plus 1 stands at €1,000,000 (approx. $1,780,000 NZD), while there’s a €250,000 (approx $425,000 NZD) jackpot available on the Plus 2 draw.
What are the Chances of Winning the Jackpot?
The chances of winning the main jackpot are very reasonable compared to most lotteries at just 1 in 10.7 million. As the Plus 1 and Plus 2 draws follow the same format, the odds of winning the top prize on each are also the same.
That means, for just $5.50 ($3.50 for your main game ticket and $2.00 for Irish Lotto +) you can take the chance to win three jackpots.
What are the Different Prize Tiers Available?
You will find tables detailing Prize Category, Winning Odds and the Estimated Returns for the Irish Lotto and Irish Lotto Plus 1 and Plus 2 games below.
*Estimated returns shown are converted from Euro (€). Actual returns may differ from those shown and will be dependent on the amount of winners for each prize category and the exchange rate.
| Prize Category | Winning Odds | Estimated Returns |
|---|---|---|
| 6 numbers | 1 in 10,737,573 | $2,400,000 |
| 5 numbers + bonus | 1 in 1,789,596 | $124,000 |
| 5 numbers | 1 in 44,740 | $1,700 |
| 4 numbers + bonus | 1 in 17,896 | $170 |
| 4 numbers | 1 in 918 | €36 |
| 3 numbers + bonus | 1 in 688 | $30 |
| 3 numbers | 1 in 54 | $12 |
| 2 numbers + bonus | 1 in 72 | $3.40 |
| Prize Category | Winning Odds | Estimated Returns |
|---|---|---|
| 6 numbers | 1 in 10,737,573 | $1,780,000 |
| 5 numbers + bonus | 1 in 1,789,596 | $5,950 |
| 5 numbers | 1 in 44,740 | $595 |
| 4 numbers + bonus | 1 in 17,896 | $60 |
| 4 numbers | 1 in 918 | $23 |
| 3 numbers + bonus | 1 in 688 | $12 |
| 3 numbers | 1 in 54 | $5.30 |
| 2 numbers + bonus | 1 in 72 | $3.40 |
| Prize Category | Winning Odds | Estimated Returns |
|---|---|---|
| 6 numbers | 1 in 10,737,573 | $307,000 |
| 5 numbers + bonus | 1 in 1,789,596 | $3,070 |
| 5 numbers | 1 in 44,740 | $307 |
| 4 numbers + bonus | 1 in 17,896 | $30 |
| 4 numbers | 1 in 918 | $12 |
| 3 numbers + bonus | 1 in 688 | $8.80 |
| 3 numbers | 1 in 54 | $5.30 |
| 2 numbers + bonus | 1 in 54 | $3.40 |
How Much Does it Cost?
A single ticket in the Irish Lotto main game costs just $3.50. You can play the Irish Lotto Plus 1 and Plus 2 draws for an additional $2.00.
When Does it Take Place?
The Irish Lotto draw takes place every Wednesday and Saturday at around 8pm GMT (approx. 07:00 NZST the following day).
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.
How will I Know if I Have Won?
Winners will receive an e-mail confirmation. Any person who wins a sum of over $10,000 will receive a phone call informing them and congratulating them on their win.
How Long do I Have to Claim my Winnings?
You have a period of no longer that 12 weeks from the winning date to claim your winnings.
Are my Winnings Tax Free?
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?
The subscription feature allows you to set up a running line or lines for a given lottery draw. Lottery subscriptions will save you time and ensure that you never miss your chance to win that big jackpot. Just select the subscription option prior to purchasing your line to set up your running line/s. You can cancel your subscription at anytime.
Why Should I Play the Irish Lotto at Lottoland
The Irish Lotto offers very reasonable odds of winning the top prize and boasts minimum jackpots of at least $2.4 million. Also, for just $2.00 more, you can take the chance to win two more jackpots in the Plus 1 and Plus 2 games. Irish Lotto also offers excellent odds of winning any prize of just 1 in 29.
Is it Possible to Play a Future Irish Lotto Draw?
When you play the Irish Lotto online at Lottoland you have the option of choosing to play for a future date a couple of months in advance of the current draw.
So if you have a special date coming up be it an anniversary, a birthday, or even a leaving present for a work colleague, you can get a ticket for them for that specific date.
How to Claim my Irish Lotto Winnings?
When you play the Irish Lotto online at Lottoland your winnings will automatically be credited to your player account. So unlike buying an official Irish National Lottery ticket you don’t have to worry about claiming your prize money.
Did you know that if you buy a physical Irish National Lottery ticket that you only have 90 days from the date of the draw to claim your winnings?
Otherwise the prize money will be forfeited and used for future draws by the An Post National Lottery Company who operate it.
Irish Lottery Facts & Information
The first draw of the Irish National Lottery was held on Saturday 16 April 1988, with the original format 6 numbers from 1 to 36 and players could share a guaranteed jackpot of €250,000 by matching all 6 numbers, or smaller prizes by correctly picking 4 or 5 numbers.
On 4 November 2006 the Irish National Lottery revised to its current form of a 6 from 45 game, and has a minimum jackpot of €2 million.
Unlike it’s counterpart from the UK, the Irish National Lottery has a fixed prize tier for prize category 2; 5 numbers & Bonus Ball is €25,000, while the minimum prize of getting 3 numbers is €5. In total there are seven prize tiers for the official game.
The Irish National Lottery has no maximum jackpot size, and will continue to rollover until it’s won. However what makes the Irish National Lottery so popular amongst lotto lovers is the jackpot odds of 1 in 8,145,060. In fact you have a 42% better chance of winning the Irish National Lottery jackpot compared to the UK National Lottery that has odds of 1 in 13,983,815.
The draws are twice weekly like many lottos around the world and the draw days are Wednesday and Saturday.
