Archives: Worldwide Lotteries

California Lottery

The California lottery was established aftera ballot in 1984 in which 58% of residents authorised its creation. Known as Proposition 37, the vote led to the setting up of the California State Lottery Act 1984. The CSLA was set up to distribute more tax-free money to schools andto this end, the lottery is legally required to provide a minimum of 34% of its revenues to public education. In 2005, the state of California joined the nationwide Mega Millions game, becoming the 12th jurisdiction to do so.

The Games and Odds

  • Powerball (5/69 + 1/26) –Odds of winning jackpot: 1 in 292,201,338
  • Mega Millions (5/75 + 1/15) – Odds of winning jackpot: 1 in 258,890,850
  • Super Lotto Plus (5/47+1/27) – Odds of winning jackpot: 1 in 41,416,353
  • Fantasy 5 (5/39) – Odds of winning jackpot: 1 in 575,757

Powerball

Powerball is operated in 44 states and is a 5/69 + 1/26, draw-based game. 5 balls are drawn from a pool of 69 as well as ‘power ball’, which is selected from 26 balls. Due to the sheer number of participants, the game frequently awards huge jackpots although the odds of winning are quite remote at 1 in 292,202,338.

Powerball Lottery Ticket

Each Powerball lottery ticket consists of five play boards, of which each features boxes numbered 1 – 69. Players can select as many as five sets of numbers for each board. There are also five Powerball selection panels as well as quick pick options for players wishing to use randomly selected numbers.

  • Biggest Payout – $90 million
  • Draw Days – Wednesday, Saturday

How to be a Powerball Winner

  • 5 correct numbers with Powerball
  • 5 correct numbers
  • 4 correct numbers with Powerball
  • 4 correct numbers
  • 3 correct numbers with Powerball
  • 3 correct numbers with Powerball
  • 2 correct numbers with Powerball
  • 1 correct number with Powerball
  • Powerball

Mega Millions

The Mega Millions game is offered in 44 US states and features a minimum jackpot of $15 million. As a 5/75 + 1/15 game, the odds are slightly more favourable than other multi-jurisdictional games such as Powerball and stand at 1 in 258,890,850.

• Biggest Payout – $648 million
• Draw Days – Tuesday, Friday

Mega Millions Lottery Ticket

Every Mega Millions lottery ticket features a mains selection panel numbered from 1 to 75 and the Mega Millions game panel which includes check boxes from 1 to 15. Players can select the ‘easy pick’ box for randomly generated numbers.

How to be a Mega Millions Winner

• 5 correct numbers with Mega Ball
• 5 correct numbers, no Mega Ball
• 4 correct numbers with Mega Ball
• 4 correct numbers, no Mega Ball
• 3 correct numbers with Mega Ball
• 3 correct numbers, no Mega Ball
• 2 correct numbers with Mega Ball
• 1 correct number with Mega Ball
• Mega Ball Only

Super Lotto Plus

Super Lotto Plus is California’s third draw-based game which features supplementary number selection. It’s 5/47 + 1/27 formatis unique in the lottery world being the only game with such a structure. And as is the case with games involving a separate pool of numbers, the odds of winning are relatively steep at 1 in 41,416,353.

  • Biggest Payout – $193 Million
  • Draw Days – Wednesday, Saturday

Super Lotto Ticket

The Super Lotto ticket consists of five vertical panels with 47 numbered boxes for the main number selection. Alongside these are the mega number panels for picking the supplementary digits. Quick pick boxes are also included for all ten panels for random number selection.

How to Win Super Lotto Plus

  • 5 correct numbers with Mega Ball
  • 5 correct numbers
  • 4 correct numbers with Mega Ball
  • 4 correct numbers
  • 3 correct numbers with Mega Ball
  • 3 correct numbers
  • 2 correct numbers with Mega Ball
  • 1 correct numbers with Mega Ball
  • Mega Ball

Fantasy 5

Fantasy 5 has a fairly common 5/39 format in which five numbers are drawn from a pool of 39 balls. This relatively small pool of numbers means the odds are lower than many draw-based games and stand at 1 in 575,757.

  • Biggest Payout –$729,505
  • Draw Days – Monday to Sunday

Fantasy 5 Lottery Ticket

On each Fantasy 5 lottery ticket are five play-boards for number selection with a ‘quick pick’ option. Toward the bottom of the ticket is an ‘advanced play’ section which allows participants to use their numbers for up to 12 consecutive draws.

How to win Fantasy 5

  • 5 correct numbers
  • 4 correct numbers
  • 3 correct numbers
  • 2 correct numbers

Biggest Ever Lottery Win in California –$90 million (Powerball)

Marvin and Mae Acosta shared the biggest purse in US history, winning $528.8 million in 2013. They purchased their ticket at a convenience store in Chino Hills, San Bernadino County and took six months to claim their prize. The other winning tickets were sold in Tennessee and Florida.

Virgin Islands Lottery

The Virgin Islands lottery is one of the oldest draw-based games of any US territory. It was established in 1937 and is headquartered in Charlotte Amalie on St. Thomas. Over the years, more games have been added, of which many of scratch-cards. The VI Lottery is also a member of the Multi-State Lottery Association, which entitles it to provide the Powerball and Mega Millions games, and the Caribbean lottery. Ticket proceeds are a major source of income for the US territory and are in fact one its main revenue producers.

The Games and Odds

  • Powerball (5/69 + 1/26) – Odds of winning jackpot: 1 in 292,201,338
  • Mega Millions (5/75 + 1/15) – Odds of winning jackpot: 1 in 258,890,850
  • Super Lotto (5/35 +1/10) – Odds of winning jackpot: 1 in 3,246,320

How to be a Powerball Winner

  • 5 correct numbers, no Powerball
  • 4 correct numbers, no Powerball
  • 4 correct numbers, no Powerball
  • 3 correct numbers with Powerball
  • 3 correct numbers, no Powerball
  • 2 correct numbers, no Powerball
  • 1 correct number with Powerball
  • Powerball Only

How to be a Mega Millions Winner

  • 5 correct numbers with bonus ball
  • 5 correct number, no bonus ball
  • 4 correct numbers with bonus ball
  • 4 correct numbers, no bonus ball
  • 3 correct numbers with bonus ball
  • 3 correct numbers, no bonus ball
  • 2 correct numbers with bonus ball
  • 1 correct number with bonus ball
  • Bonus ball Only

How to be Super Lotto Winner

  • 5 correct numbers with Super Ball
  • 5 correct numbers
  • 4 correct numbers with Super Ball
  • 4 correct numbers
  • 3 correct numbers with Super Ball
  • 3 correct numbers
  • 2 correct numbers
  • 1 correct numbers

Vietnam Lottery

The Vietnam lottery is administered by the Vietnam Lottery Company which was established in 2011 as part of a plan to modernise the way lotteries are played in the country. Presently, there is only one draw-based game, Mega 6/45.

The Games and Odds

  • Mega 6/45 (6/45) – Odds of winning jackpot: 1 in 8,145,060

How to be a Mega 6/45 Winner

  • 6 correct numbers
  • 5 correct numbers
  • 4 correct numbers
  • 3 correct numbers

Greek Lottery

The Greek Lotto was established in 1990 and is managed by OPAP which organises and administers games of chance, as well as sports betting. OPAP was created in 1958 in order to improve sporting infrastructure by using proceeds acquired through football betting. Today it manages a wide variety of instant and draw-based lottery games including the main national lottery and Joker 5. Trans-national lotteries such as Euromillions and Eurojackpot are also available.

The Games and Odds

  • Lotto(6/49)– Odds of winning: 1 in 13,983,816
  • Joker (5/45 + 1/20) – Odds of winning: 1 in 1,221,759
  • Euromillions (5/50 + 2/12) – Odds of winning: 1 in 139,838,160
  • Eurojackpot (5/50 + 2/10) – Odds of winning: 1 in 2,118,760

Lotto

The Greek Lotto uses a fairly common 6/49 matrix where six numbers are drawn from a pot of 49. The prize structure is limited to five tiers, as detailed below. In order to win the jackpot, players much overcome odds of 13,983,816 and match six correct numbers. To claim a prize, at least three digits must be successfully predicted.

  • Biggest Win – 7.5 million Euros (£6.6 million)
  • Draw Days -Wednesday, Saturday

Greek Lotto Ticket

Greek Lotto tickets feature six game panels with 49 check boxes and lucky dip fields for each panel. To the bottom of each play slip are options which allow players to select up to 20 consecutive draws for their chosen numbers.

How to be a Lotto Winner

  • 6 correct numbers
  • 5 correct number with lucky dip
  • 5 correct numbers
  • 4 correct numbers
  • 3 correct numbers

How to be a Joker Winner

  • 5 correct numbers with joker
  • 5 correct numbers
  • 4 correct numbers with joker
  • 4 correct numbers
  • 3 correct numbers with joker
  • 3 correct numbers
  • 2 correct numbers with joker
  • 2 correct numbers
  • 1 correct numbers with joker

Euro Millions

Euro Millions is a pan-European lottery which follows a 5/50 + 2/12 double matrix structure. Five numbers are drawn from 50 as well as another two ‘Lucky Stars ‘from a smaller pot of 12. The odds of walking away with the jackpot are a rather forbidding 1 in 139,838,160

Euro Millions Lottery Ticket

Lottery tickets for the Euro Millions game consist of four game boards with 50 selection boxes. To the right are the lucky star boxes where players select their supplementary numbers. There’s also an option to choose how many consecutive weeks to play the same numbers, which is located at the top of each ticket/selection slip.

  • Biggest Austrian Payout: €50 million (Shared)
  • Draw Days: Tuesday, Friday

How to win the EuroMillions

  • 5 correct numbers with 2 lucky stars
  • 5 correct numbers with 1 lucky star
  • 5 correct numbers
  • 4 correct numbers with 2 lucky stars
  • 4 correct numbers with 1 lucky star
  • 4 correct numbers
  • 3 correct numbers with 2 lucky stars
  • 3 correct numbers with 1 lucky star
  • 3 correct numbers
  • 2 correct numbers with 2 lucky stars
  • 2 correct numbers with 1 lucky stars
  • 2 correct numbers
  • 1 correct number with 2 lucky stars

How to be a Euromillions Winner

  • 5 correct numbers with 2 Euro Numbers
  • 5 correct numbers with 1 Euro Number
  • 5 correct numbers
  • 4 correct numbers with 2 Euro Numbers
  • 4 correct numbers with 1 Euro Number
  • 4 correct numbers
  • 3 correct numbers with 2 Euro Numbers
  • 3 correct numbers with 1 Euro Number
  • 3 correct numbers

Eurojackpot

The Eurojackpot is a multi-national draw based lottery game currently played in 17 European countries including Greece. It has a 5/50 + 2/12 double matrix where 5 numbered balls are drawn from a pool of 50 as well as an additional two from a smaller pool of 12. The odds of winning the jackpot are remote and stand at 95,344,200 to 1.

  • Biggest Payout (Greece) –2,469.000.000 CZK (£79.5 million)
  • Draw Days – Friday

Eurojackpot Lottery Ticket

Eurojackpot tickets consist of ten game boards containing 50 numbered check boxes. Next to these are twelve fields for players to select two additional Euro Numbers. At the base of each ticket/play-slip is a multi-draw board allowing players to choose the same numbers for up to eight consecutive draws.

How to be a Eurojackpot Winner

  • 5 correct numbers with 2 Euro Numbers
  • 5 correct numbers with 1 Euro Number
  • 5 correct numbers
  • 4 correct numbers with 2 Euro Numbers
  • 4 correct numbers with 1 Euro Number
  • 4 correct numbers
  • 3 correct numbers with 2 Euro Numbers
  • 3 correct numbers with 1 Euro Number
  • 3 correct numbers
  • 2 correct numbers with 2 Euro Numbers
  • 2 correct numbers with 1 Euro Number
  • 1 correct numbers with 2 Euro Numbers

German Lottery

The German Lottery is managed by Deutscher Lotto-und Totoblock (DLTB) and was established in 1974. The DLTBactually administers 16 separate lottery companiesaround the country in a partnership called the Lotteriegesellschaften.Lotto 6 aus 49 is the most popular and features two supplementary games that run off the same drawn numbers: Spiel 77 and Super 6. Germany also provides the trans-European lottery, Eurojackpot.

The Games and Odds

  • Lotto 6 aus 49 (6/49)– Odds of winning: 1 in 13,983,816
  • Lotto Spiel77 (7/47) – Odds of winning jackpot: 1 in 85,900,584
  • Super 6 (6/49) – Odds of winning jackpot: 1 in 13,983,816
  • Eurojackpot (5/50 + 2/10) – Odds of winning: 1 in 2,118,760

Lotto 6 aus 49 Winner

Lotto 6 aus 49 was created in 1974 and features a 6/49 matrix where six numbers are drawn from a pool of 49.A ‘Super Number’ is also selected from a smaller pot of 9 but this only applies to non-jackpot prizes. The odds of landing the jackpot stand at 1 in 13,983,816.

  • Biggest Winner – €33.83 million (£29.7 million)
  • Draw Days – Wednesday, Saturday

Lotto 6 aus 49 Ticket

Lotto 6 aus 49 tickets consist of 12 game boards with 49 numbered boxes. Beneath these are selection boxes for players to decide which draw they’d like to play (ziehungstage) and the number of draws they want to play (laufzeit). Also included are check boxes for the selection of supplementary games, Spiel 77 and Super 6.

How to be a Lotto 6 aus 49 Winner

  • 6 correct numbers
  • 5 correct numbers with Super Ball
  • 5 correct numbers
  • 4 correct numbers with Super Ball
  • 4 correct numbers
  • 3 correct numbers with Super Ball
  • 3 correct numbers
  • 2 correct numbers with Super ball

Lotto Spiel 77

Lotto Spiel 77 is a supplementary game to the Lotto 6 aus 49draw. It can be played using theseven-digit number printed on each lottery ticket with players selecting whether or not they want to participate. To win the fixed 2 million EURO jackpot, players need to defy odds of 1 in 85,900,584.

  • Biggest Win –€2 million
  • Draw Days – Wednesday, Saturday

How to be a Lotto Spiel 77 Winner

  • 7 correct numbers
  • 6 correct numbers
  • 5 correct numbers
  • 4 correct numbers
  • 3 correct numbers
  • 2 correct numbers
  • 1 correct number

Super 6 Lotto

Super 6 is another supplementary lottery game which uses Lotto 6 aus 49 numbers. As with Spiel 77, players can opt in by ticking a check box on the main lottery ticket. The unique numbers printed on each play slips are then automatically entered for the draw. However, for Super 6 only the last six digits in reverse order are used.The odds of winning a jackpot are 13,983,816 to 1.

  • Biggest Win – 100,000.00 Euros
  • Draw Days – Wednesday, Saturday

How to be a Super 6 Winner

  • 6 correct numbers
  • 5 correct numbers
  • 4 correct numbers
  • 3 correct numbers
  • 2 correct numbers
  • 1 correct number

Eurojackpot

The Eurojackpot is played in 17 European countries including Germany. It has a 5/50 + 2/12 double matrix structure in which five balls are selected from 50 and an extra 2 from a pool of 12. Although the odds of winning a jackpot are remote at 95,344,200 to 1, the prizes tend to be very large.

  • Biggest Payout (Germany) – 46 million Euros
  • Draw Days – Friday

Eurojackpot Lottery Ticket

The Eurojackpot lottery ticket comprises 6 game boards which contain 50 numbered check boxes for the main selection. Next to each one are the Euro Number panels with 12 boxes for players to pick the additional numbers.

How to be a Eurojackpot Winner

  • 5 correct numbers with 2 Euro Numbers
  • 5 correct numbers with 1 Euro Number
  • 5 correct numbers
  • 4 correct numbers with 2 Euro Numbers
  • 4 correct numbers with 1 Euro Number
  • 4 correct numbers
  • 3 correct numbers with 2 Euro Numbers
  • 3 correct numbers with 1 Euro Number
  • 3 correct numbers
  • 2 correct numbers with 2 Euro Numbers
  • 2 correct numbers with 1 Euro Number
  • 1 correct numbers with 2 Euro Numbers

Biggest Lottery Win in Germany – 46 million Euros – Eurojackpot

The biggest lottery win in Germany occurred in 2013, when a man from the Rhine Main won €46 million on the Eurojackpot. The lucky winner,who chose to remain anonymous, was the only player to correctly predict all seven numbers. It was also the biggest single lottery winning in German history.

France Lottery

Lotteries in France date back to 1933 when the French Parliament authorised the first national draw-based game. The intention was to help fund public causes such as a war veteran’s retirement fund and assist victims of agricultural disasters. In 1979 the government took control and established the Societe de la LoterieNationaleet du Loto National.

This was changed to France Loto in 1989 before finally becoming La Française des Jeux(FDJ) two years later. Today, the French lottery generates billions of Euros each year with proceeds distributed to cultural and social projects throughout the country.

The Games and Odds

  • Lotto (5/49 + 1/10) – Odds of winning: 1 in 19,068,840
  • Euromillions (5/50 + 2/12) – Odds of winning jackpot: 1 in 139,838,160

Lotto

Lotto is France’s main lottery game and is played by an estimated 15 million people. It features a 5/49 + 1/10 double matrix format where five numbers are drawn from 49 as well as one from a pool of 10. The odds of winning a jackpot stand at a fairly typical 1 in 19,068,840.

  • Biggest Payout–24 Million EUROS (£21 million)
  • Draw Days –Monday, Wednesday, Saturday

French Loto Ticket

The French Loto ticket comprises 8 game panels for players to select both their main and ‘lucky’ numbers. A joker option is included towards the base of the ticket which multiplies non-jackpot prizes if matched by the participant.

How to Win at Lotto

  • 5 correct numbers with 1 chance number
  • 5 correct numbers
  • 4 correct numbers with 1 chance number
  • 4 correct numbers
  • 3 correct numbers with 1 chance number
  • 3 correct numbers
  • 2 correct numbers with 1 chance number
  • 2 correct numbers
  • 1 correct numbers with 1 chance number
  • 1 chance number

EuroMillions

Euromillions was established in 2004 and is a pan-European game played in nine European countries. As with most multi-jurisdictional games, it follows a double-matrix format where five numbers are drawn from a pool of 50 and an additional bonus number from a smaller pot of 12. At 1 in 139,838,160, the chances of winning Euromillions are rather low.

EuroMillions Lottery Ticket

Every EuroMillions lottery ticket features four play boards containing boxes numbered 1 to 50. The ‘lucky star’ panels are situated to the right of each one. An option to choose the same numbers for consecutive weeks can be found at the top of each play/slip ticket.

  • Biggest Payout(France): €169,837,010(£148.4 million)
  • Draw Days: Tuesday, Friday

How to Win Euromillions

  • 5 correct numbers with 2 Euro Numbers
  • 5 correct numbers with 1 Euro Number
  • 5 correct numbers
  • 4 correct numbers with 2 Euro Numbers
  • 4 correct numbers with 1 Euro Number
  • 4 correct numbers
  • 3 correct numbers with 2 Euro Numbers
  • 3 correct numbers with 1 Euro Number
  • 3 correct numbers
  • 2 correct numbers with 2 Euro Numbers
  • 2 correct numbers with 1 Euro Number
  • 1 correct numbers with 2 Euro Numbers

How to Win Euromillions

  • 5 correct numbers with 2 Euro Numbers
  • 5 correct numbers with 1 Euro Number
  • 5 correct numbers
  • 4 correct numbers with 2 Euro Numbers
  • 4 correct numbers with 1 Euro Number
  • 4 correct numbers
  • 3 correct numbers with 2 Euro Numbers
  • 3 correct numbers with 1 Euro Number
  • 3 correct numbers
  • 2 correct numbers with 2 Euro Numbers
  • 2 correct numbers with 1 Euro Number
  • 1 correct numbers with 2 Euro Numbers

Biggest Ever Lottery Win in France – €169,837,010 (£148.4 million) – Euromillions

France’s biggest lottery win occurred in 2012 when an Alpes-Maritime native landed €169,837,010. The man, who opted for anonymity landed a substantial prize of €169,837,010, of which a sizeable proportion was allegedly donated to charitable causes.

Finland Lottery

The Finnish Lottery is administered by betting agency, Veikkhaus Oy, which was set up in 1940 by the Football Association of Finland and the Worker’s Sports Federation (Oy Tippaustoimisto AB). The first national lottery game was unveiled in 1971 and immediately proved popular with the general public.

Today, an estimated 70% of Finns take part annually with the national lottery accounting for over a third of Veikkhaus’ sales. Profits are allocated by the Ministry of Education and distributed to good causes in the arts, science, sport and society.

The Games and Odds

Lotto (7/39) – Odds of winning: 1 in 15,380,937
Viking Lottery (6/48) – Odds of winning: 1 in 12,271.512
Euro Jackpot (5/50 + 2/12) – Odds of winning jackpot: 1 in 95,344,200

Finland Lotto

Finland Lotto follows a 7/39 format which is relatively unusual in the lottery world – only Croatia, Slovenia and Montenegro share the same structure. The game requires seven numbers to be drawn from a pool of 39 which means that the chances of winning a jackpot are 1 in 15,380,937.

  • Biggest Payout -14.1 million EUROS (£12.4 million)
  • Draw Days – Saturday

Finland Lotto Ticket

A Finnish Lotto Ticket features a simple layout that includes12 game panels labelled A – L. Each one contains 39 numbered selection boxes as well as a quick-pick box so players can opt for random number selection.

How to win at Lotto

  • 7 correct numbers
  • 6 correct numbers and bonus ball
  • 6 correct numbers
  • 5 correct numbers
  • 4 correct numbers
  • 3 correct numbers and bonus ball
  • 3 correct numbers

Viking Lottery

The Viking Lottery is played in 8 European countries including Finland. The 6/48 game involves the drawing of 6 numbers from a pool of 48 and an additional two numbers which are used to determine non-jackpot prizes. The chances of winning the Viking Lottery jackpot stand at 1 in 12,271,512.

  • Biggest Payout (Finland) – ?
  • Draw Days – Wednesday

Viking Lottery Ticket

The Viking Lottery ticket comprises four game boards with 48 number check boxes. Should players want to choose the same numbers for consecutive draws, a selection box is included to the right of every ticket.

How to win at the Viking Lottery

  • 6 correct numbers
  • 5 correct numbers with bonus ball
  • 5 correct numbers
  • 4 correct numbers
  • 3 correct numbers

Eurojackpot

The multi-national Eurojackpot is draw-based game operated in 17 states. It features a supplementary number selection format (5/50 +2/12) which requires 5 balls to be drawn from 50 and two numbers from a smaller pool of 12. The huge numbers of people who play mean that the jackpots tend to be very high. This goes some way in making up for the odds of winning a jackpot which stands at a sobering 95,344,200 to 1.

  • Biggest Payout – 87 million EUROS (£76 million)
  • Draw Days – Friday

How to be a Eurojackpot Winner

  • 5 correct numbers with 2 Euro Numbers
  • 5 correct numbers with 1 Euro Number
  • 5 correct numbers
  • 4 correct numbers with 2 Euro Numbers
  • 4 correct numbers with 1 Euro Number
  • 4 correct numbers
  • 3 correct numbers with 2 Euro Numbers
  • 3 correct numbers with 1 Euro Number
  • 3 correct numbers
  • 2 correct numbers with 2 Euro Numbers
  • 2 correct numbers with 1 Euro Number
  • 1 correct numbers with 2 Euro Numbers

Biggest Lottery Win in Finland – 87 million EUROS (£76 million)– Eurojackpot

The biggest lottery win in Finland occurred in in April 2017 when a resident of Tampere won a jackpot of 87 million EUROs. However, the lucky winner has yet to come forward.

Estonia Lottery

Estonia lottery games are run by state-owned operator, Eesti Loto which was set up in 1991. Under the country’s law, lotteries can only be organised for charitable purposes. Accordingly, proceeds acquired from ticket sales are distributed to good causes in the areas of science and education, sport and social welfare. There are currently two transnational draw-based games available: the Viking Lottery and the Eurojackpot. All other games are instants.

The Games and Odds

Viking Lottery (6/48) – Odds of winning: 1 in 12,271.512
Eurojackpot (5/50 + 2/10) – Odds of winning: 1 in 2,118,760

How to win at the Viking Lottery

  • 6 correct numbers
  • 5 correct numbers with bonus ball
  • 5 correct numbers
  • 4 correct numbers
  • 3 correct numbers

How to Win Eurojackpot

  • 5 correct numbers with 2 Euro Numbers
  • 5 correct numbers with 1 Euro Number
  • 5 correct numbers
  • 4 correct numbers with 2 Euro Numbers
  • 4 correct numbers with 1 Euro Number
  • 4 correct numbers
  • 3 correct numbers with 2 Euro Numbers
  • 3 correct numbers with 1 Euro Number
  • 3 correct numbers
  • 2 correct numbers with 2 Euro Numbers
  • 2 correct numbers with 1 Euro Number
  • 1 correct numbers with 2 Euro Numbers

Dominican Republic Lottery

The Dominican Republic Lottery is administered by the Dominica Lotteries Commission (DLC) which assumed responsibility for all lottery games in 1994. While scratch-cards were already sold throughout the country there was no major draw-based game until 1995 when the Lotto was introduced. This has since been followed by additional games such as Daily 3 and Power Ball, which offer larger, more generous prizes.

The Games and Odds

Play 4 (4/22) – Odds of winning: 1 in 7,315
Daily 3 (3/9) – Odds of winning: 1 in 84
Big 4 (4/9) – Odds of winning: 1 in 126
Powerball (4/30 + 1/5) – Odds of winning: 1 in 137,025
Super 6 (6/28) – Odds of winning jackpot: 1 in 376,740
1-Off (3/9) – Odds of winning: 1 in 84

Play 4

Play 4 is a draw-based game introduced to the Dominican Republic in 2010. It follows as 4/22 format where 4 numbers are selected from a pot of 22. This means that players have a 1 in 7,315 chance of landing the maximum jackpot of $2,000.

  • Biggest Payout – $2,000 XCD (£580)
  • Draw Days – Monday to Saturday

How to win at Play 4

  • 4 correct numbers
  • 3 correct numbers
  • 2 correct numbers

Daily 3

Daily 3 games feature a 3/9 structure with 3 numbers drawn from a small pot of 9 – players have a 1 in 84 chance of winning a prize and are required to choose three numbers from 000 to 999. There are six ways to play the game as detailed further below.

  • Biggest Payout- $27,500 XCD (£7,400)
  • Draw Days – Monday to Saturday (Afternoons, Evenings)

How to win at Daily 3

  • In-Line: 3 correct numbers in order
  • Mix 3-Way: 3 correct numbers of which two are the same
  • Mix 6-Way: 3 correct numbers in any order
  • Front Pair: Match first 2 numbers
  • Back Pair: Match second and third numbers
  • Split Pair: Match the first and third numbers

Big 4 Lottery

The Big 4 game has the same format as Daily 3 but with four numbers. So player are required to choose 4 numbers out of a set of 9 and have a 1 in 126 chance of winning a prize.

  • Biggest Payout – $120,000 XCD (£34,820)
  • Draw Days – Monday to Saturday

How to be a Big 4 Winner

  • Straight: 4 correct numbers in order
  • Mix 4-Way: 4 correct numbers of which two are the same
  • Mix 6-Way: 4 correct numbers with 2 pairs in any order
  • Mix 12-Way: 4 correct numbers with 1 pair in any order
  • Mix 24-way: 4 correct numbers in any order

Powerball Lottery

The Powerball Lottery has a supplementary number format where 4 balls are drawn from a pool of 30 as well as an additional, ‘power pick’ from a smaller pot of 5. Despite this layout, the game features relatively low odds of 1 in 137,025 to win the jackpot.

  • Biggest Payout– ?
  • Draw Days – Wednesday, Saturday

How to be a Power Ball Winner

  • 4 correct numbers with Power Pick
  • 4 correct numbers
  • 3 correct numbers with Power Pick
  • 3 correct numbers
  • 2 correct numbers with Power Pick
  • Match free ticket letter

Super 6 Lottery

The Super 6 Lottery is played on the Caribbean islands of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada, St. Lucia and Dominica. Previously known as WinLotto, the game was launched in 2005 and has a 6/28 format. The chances of taking home the jackpot stand at 1 in 376,740.

  • Biggest Payout–$430,000 XCD (£124,736)
  • Draw Days – Tuesday, Friday

How to be a Super 6 Winner

  • 6 correct numbers
  • 5 correct numbers
  • 4 correct numbers
  • Match free ticket letter

1-Off Lottery Game

1-Off is a draw-based lottery game comprising of a (3/9) format – the same structure as Daily 3. Three numbers are drawn from a pot of 9 with the chance of winning a prize around 84 to 1. Players are required to choose three numbers from 000 to 999 – the prize structure is explained below.

  • Biggest Payout – $10,000 XCD (£2,902)
  • Draw Days – Monday to Saturday (Afternoons, Evenings)

How to be a 1-Off Winner

  • In-Line: 3 correct numbers in any order
  • 1-Off 1 Digit: One of the 3 called numbers is a one less than a selected number
  • 1-Off 2 Digits: Two of the 3 called numbers are one less than a selected number
  • 1-Off 3 Digits: Three of the 3 called numbers are one less than a selected number

Biggest Lottery Win in the Dominica Republic – $430,000 XCD (£124,736) – Super 6 Lottery

The biggest lottery win in Dominica occurred in 2017 when Garvin Laville of Castle Bruce won a jackpot of at $430,000 on the Super 6 game. To date he is the youngest ever lottery winner at 19 years of age.