About Irish Lotto
Irish Lotto is the flagship draw game of the Irish National Lottery, operated by Premier Lotteries Ireland. It is the most popular lottery game in Ireland.
Players select 6 numbers from 1 to 47. After the main draw, one additional bonus ball is drawn from the remaining numbers in the same pool (1 to 47). Matching the bonus ball improves your prize in certain divisions.
Draws take place every Wednesday and Saturday at approximately 19:45 IST (18:45 UTC, 20:45 SAST). The jackpot is guaranteed at a minimum of 2 million euro and rolls over each draw until won.
Prize Structure
| Div | Match | Prize Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Match 6 | 🏆 Jackpot (min €2m) |
| 2 | Match 5 + Bonus | Fixed prize |
| 3 | Match 5 | Fixed prize |
| 4 | Match 4 + Bonus | Fixed prize |
| 5 | Match 4 | Fixed prize |
| 6 | Match 3 + Bonus | Fixed prize |
| 7 | Match 3 | Fixed prize |
| 8 | Match 2 + Bonus | Fixed: €3 (Daily Million QP) |
Prize amounts vary by draw for divisions 1-7. Source: Irish National Lottery official prize structure.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you play Irish Lotto?
Pick 6 numbers from 1 to 47. A bonus ball is drawn from the remaining numbers in the same pool after the main draw. Draws are held every Wednesday and Saturday evening in Dublin.
What is the Irish Lotto jackpot minimum?
The Irish Lotto jackpot is guaranteed at a minimum of 2 million euro. It rolls over each draw until someone matches all 6 numbers.
What is the bonus ball?
After the 6 main numbers are drawn, one more ball is drawn from the remaining numbers in the same 1-47 pool. Matching the bonus ball in certain prize tiers improves your prize.
When does Irish Lotto draw and when can South Africans see results?
Irish Lotto draws every Wednesday and Saturday at approximately 19:45 IST (18:45 UTC, 20:45 SAST). Results are published within minutes and ResultsZA updates automatically.