Oz Lotto

What Is Oz Lotto?

Oz Lotto was the first lottery game played right across Australia. Launched back in 1994, it's been delivering big jackpots to Aussie players for over three decades. The game is managed by The Lott (Tabcorp's lottery division) and operates under the oversight of state and territory regulators.

It's a straightforward game at its core. You pick seven numbers, the draw machine picks seven numbers plus two supplementary balls, and then you see how many match up. Simple enough — though actually landing all seven is another story entirely.

How to Play

Playing Oz Lotto involves selecting 7 numbers from a pool of 1 to 45. During the draw, 7 winning numbers are selected along with 2 supplementary numbers. Those supplementary numbers don't count towards Division 1 but they're used for lower prize tiers.

You've got a few options when buying a ticket:

• Standard game — pick your own 7 numbers or use a Quick Pick for random selection
• System entry — choose more than 7 numbers (up to 20) and cover every possible combination from that set
• Pick entry — guarantee certain numbers while the rest are randomly generated

Entries are available from authorised lottery outlets across Australia and through official online platforms. Tickets close around 7:25pm AEST on draw night.

Draw Schedule

Oz Lotto draws take place every Tuesday at 8:30pm AEST (9:30pm AEDT during daylight saving). Results are typically published within 30 minutes of the draw.

During winter months, the draw time stays at 8:30pm AEST. It's been this way for years — no messing about with the schedule.

Sample Recent Results

These results are samples for illustration. Always verify against the official draw results from your lottery retailer.

Odds and Prize Divisions

Oz Lotto has 7 prize divisions. The top division requires all 7 main numbers, which is won at odds of 1 in 45,379,620. That's a big number, but Oz Lotto jackpots frequently roll past the $10 million mark — and occasionally well beyond.

Here's the full breakdown:

Division	Match Required	Odds (approx.)
1	7 main numbers	1 in 45,379,620
2	6 main + 1 or 2 supplementary	1 in 3,241,401
3	6 main numbers	1 in 180,078
4	5 main + 1 or 2 supplementary	1 in 29,602
5	5 main numbers	1 in 3,430
6	4 main numbers	1 in 154
7	3 main + 1 or 2 supplementary	1 in 87

Division 7 prizes are typically a set amount (usually around $10–$15). The higher divisions are calculated from the prize pool, so the actual dollar figure changes from draw to draw.

Notable Jackpots

Oz Lotto has produced some genuinely eye-watering jackpots over the years. The record sits at $111.97 million, won in November 2012. That jackpot had been rolling for weeks and caught national attention before it was finally claimed.

More recently, jackpots over $50 million aren't rare. When the prize pool starts climbing past $20 million, ticket sales tend to jump — which pushes the pool higher still. It's a feedback loop that keeps things interesting.

Tips for Playing

Let's be straight: no strategy changes the fundamental odds. Every combination of 7 numbers from 45 has exactly the same chance of being drawn. That said, there are a few practical things worth knowing.

• Avoid extremely popular number patterns (like 1-2-3-4-5-6-7). If those numbers came up, you'd split the prize with hundreds of other players.
• System entries improve your coverage but cost more. A System 8 costs 8 times a standard game — make sure you're comfortable with the spend.
• Syndicate play lets you pool entries with other people. You share any winnings, but your ticket coverage goes way up without blowing the budget.
• Set a weekly limit and stick to it. The game is meant to be fun.
• Consider joining a work syndicate — it's social, it's cheap per person, and plenty of Division 1 wins have gone to syndicates over the years.
• Check your numbers after every draw. Unclaimed prizes happen more often than you'd think.
• Quick Picks are genuinely random. If you're not superstitious about your numbers, they're perfectly fine.

Where to Buy Tickets

Oz Lotto tickets are sold at newsagencies and lottery outlets in every state and territory. Online, you can purchase through The Lott's platform or through authorised resellers. Some states brand the game differently — in Victoria it's known as "Super 7's Oz Lotto," for instance — but the game itself is identical nationwide.

Entries generally cost $1.40–$1.50 per game depending on the state, though system entries will set you back significantly more.