Lottery
Overview of Australian lotteries
Australia has a rich selection of lottery formats, which vary in rules, frequency of draws, and prize structure. Below is a brief overview of the main national and regional lotteries that are popular in the country.
Oz Lotto
Oz Lotto is one of Australia’s most popular lotteries, launched in 1994. In this game, participants select 7 numbers from a range of 1 to 45. Draws are held every Tuesday, and the winning categories include a main jackpot and several levels of smaller prizes. Oz Lotto is known for its large jackpots, which can accumulate if no winner is found in the main round.
Powerball
Powerball has been one of Australia’s most popular lotteries since its launch in 1996. Players select seven main numbers and an additional number, the Powerball. This lottery is known for its large prize pools and often has progressive jackpots. Draws take place every Thursday.
Saturday Lotto
Saturday Lotto is a traditional lottery held every Saturday and is one of the oldest in Australia. Players select 6 numbers from 45 possible numbers. In addition to the main prize, there are several prize tiers depending on the number of matches in the combination.
Monday & Wednesday Lotto
This lottery has draws twice a week — on Mondays and Wednesdays. The rules are similar to Saturday Lotto: participants select 6 numbers from 45. Winning categories include several levels depending on the number of numbers guessed correctly.
Set for Life
Set for Life is a lottery in which the main prize is a fixed monthly payment for a specified period. Players select 7 numbers from 44, and draws take place every Tuesday. This format differs from traditional lotteries in that winnings are paid out regularly over a period of time rather than in a lump sum.
Lucky Lotteries
Lucky Lotteries are a type of lottery that offers guaranteed prizes for a fixed number of tickets. Participants can win prizes based on a draw from a certain number of tickets purchased. Prizes can be either cash or goods or services.