Ireland's national lottery
Irish Lotto launched in 1988 and is one of Ireland's best-known lottery games. Since 5 September 2026 it is played with 45 instead of 47 main numbers (6 of 47 from 2015 until then), which puts the jackpot odds at 1:8.1 million.
Choose 6 main numbers from 1 to 45. A bonus number is also drawn. Draws on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. A line costs 2 euros (minimum 2 lines per draw).
| Match | Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 6 correct | Jackpot (max. 16 Mio. €) | 1 : 8.145.060 |
| 5 correct + Bonus | ca. 75.000 € (Durchschnitt) | 1 : 1.357.510 |
| 5 correct | variabel | 1 : 35.724 |
| 4 correct + Bonus | variabel | 1 : 14.290 |
| 4 correct | variabel | 1 : 772 |
| 3 correct + Bonus | variabel | 1 : 579 |
| 3 correct | 4 € | 1 : 48 |
| 2 correct + Bonus | ca. 3–4 € | 1 : 64 |
At 1:8.1M Irish Lotto offers better jackpot odds than many lotteries.
LottoAnalyzer analyses all Irish Lotto draws.
Official participation is through the retailers and platforms of the lottery's home country. Courier services buy tickets for players abroad; check beforehand whether this is permitted in your country.
Since September 2026 at most 16 million euros (previously €19.06 million). The jackpot rolls over until someone wins.
An additional number drawn from the remaining numbers of the 45-number pool. It counts in the bonus prize classes (5, 4, 3 or 2 correct + bonus).