Saturday Lotto: Official Guide, Rules, Odds & How to Play
Australia's longest-running lottery — drawn every Saturday night since 1972
Draws every Saturday evening at approximately 7:30 PM AEST
Saturday Lotto is Australia's longest-running lottery, having held its first draw on 22 June 1972. Known by different names across the country — TattsLotto in Victoria, Tasmania and the NT; Gold Lotto in Queensland; Saturday X Lotto in South Australia — it is the same game with the same prize pool, all operated under The Lott brand.
Using a 6/45 format, players select 6 numbers from 1 to 45. Eight balls are drawn in total (6 main + 2 supplementary). With a minimum Division 1 jackpot of around $5–6 million, a Superdraw jackpot of $20 million several times per year, and excellent overall odds of 1 in 42, Saturday Lotto remains the most widely played lottery in Australia.
Although the branding differs by state, it's one unified national draw. All prize pools are shared across Australia:
Choose Your 6 Numbers
Select any 6 numbers from 1 to 45. Use your own lucky numbers (Marked Entry) or choose QuickPick to have numbers randomly generated for you.
Choose Your Entry Type
Standard entries cost $0.75 per game. Minimum purchase is typically 4 games. System entries (7–20 numbers) dramatically increase your coverage across divisions.
Choose Your Draws
Enter a single Saturday draw or purchase multiple advance draws. Available online, in The Lott app, or at any authorised retailer nationwide.
Watch the Saturday Night Draw
The draw takes place every Saturday evening at approximately 7:30pm AEST. Watch on Seven Network affiliates or follow live on The Lott website and app.
Claim Your Prize
Match 3 main numbers or better to win any prize. Online prizes are deposited directly to your account. In-store prizes are claimable at any lottery retailer or head office for large amounts.
Saturday Lotto has 6 prize divisions. Match at least 3 main numbers to win a prize. All odds are based on 1 standard game:
| Division | Numbers to Match | Odds (per game) | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| Div 1 | 6 main numbers | 1 in 8,145,060 | Jackpot — min ~$5–6 Million |
| Div 2 | 5 main + 1 or 2 supplementaries | 1 in 678,755 | Pari-mutuel share (~$5,000–$50,000) |
| Div 3 | 5 main numbers | 1 in 36,689 | Pari-mutuel share (~$300–$800) |
| Div 4 | 4 main numbers | 1 in 733 | Pari-mutuel share (~$20–$50) |
| Div 5 | 3 main + 1 or 2 supplementaries | 1 in 297 | Pari-mutuel share (~$10–$20) |
| Div 6 | 3 main numbers | 1 in 52 | Fixed — approx. $10–$15 |
🌟 Superdraw — $20 Million Jackpot!
Several times a year, Saturday Lotto runs a Superdraw where the Division 1 prize pool is boosted to $20 million. Superdraws occur approximately every 5–6 weeks and are enormously popular. Check The Lott website for the next Superdraw date.
Less frequent than Superdraws, Megadraws push the Division 1 prize to $30 million or beyond. These are special events that attract millions of additional entries. Lower division prizes remain similar to regular draws during both Superdraws and Megadraws.
💡 Note: Division 2–6 prize amounts in Superdraws and Megadraws are generally unaffected by the boosted jackpot. Only Division 1 receives the enhanced prize pool.
- Standard minimum Division 1 jackpot is approximately $5–6 million per draw
- If Division 1 is not won, the prize doubles and rolls over to the following Saturday
- Saturday Lotto Division 1 rolls over to at least $12 million if not won in a standard week
- Division 1 can be jackpotted up to four times in succession
- Multiple Division 1 winners share the prize pool equally between them
- Division 1 has no jackpot cap — it keeps growing until won
- All Saturday Lotto winnings are 100% tax-free in Australia
The fastest way to enter. The system picks your 6 random numbers. Great for casual or spontaneous play.
Choose your own 6 lucky numbers from 1–45. Play multiple game panels on a single entry form.
Play 7–20 numbers to cover more combinations and boost your chances across all 6 prize divisions.
Pool entries with friends, family or workmates to play more lines and share any prizes won.
Ready to Play Australia's Saturday Night Lottery?
Don't miss the next Saturday draw — jackpots start from $5M and Superdraws reach $20M!
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