Ireland Lotto — Rules & Prize Tiers
🇮🇪 IrelandUpdated: 20 Apr 2026
Game Overview
CountryIreland
OperatorNational Lottery Ireland
Draw DaysWednesday & Saturday
Draw Time19:55 (Irish time)
Ticket Price€2 per line
The Ireland National Lottery Lotto is Ireland's most popular lottery game, operated by Premier Lotteries Ireland. Players choose 6 numbers from 1 to 47. After the 6 main numbers are drawn, 1 bonus ball is also drawn from the remaining numbers. Ireland Lotto offers 8 prize tiers — from matching just 2 numbers plus the bonus ball all the way up to the jackpot. Draws take place every Wednesday and Saturday at 19:55 on RTÉ One.
Prize Tiers: Winning Conditions & Odds
| Tier | Winning Condition | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Jackpot | Match all 6 numbers | 1/10,737,573 |
| 2nd | Match 5 numbers + bonus | 1/1,789,596 |
| 3rd | Match 5 numbers | 1/44,740 |
| 4th | Match 4 numbers + bonus | 1/17,896 |
| 5th | Match 4 numbers | 1/918 |
| 6th | Match 3 numbers + bonus | 1/688 |
| 7th | Match 3 numbers | 1/54 |
| 8th | Match 2 numbers + bonus | 1/72 |
Exclude Numbers & Combination Check
Main Numbers · 1–47
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How to Buy
Each Ireland Lotto line costs €2. You can play up to 8 lines per ticket.
RetailAvailable at National Lottery retailers throughout Ireland including newsagents, convenience stores, supermarkets, and petrol stations. Choose your own numbers or use Quick Pick. Minimum age: 18.
OnlinePurchase via lottery.ie or the National Lottery app. Account required. Must be 18+ and resident in the Republic of Ireland.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Ireland Lotto use numbers up to 47?▾
Ireland Lotto uses a pool of 47 numbers (1–47), giving 10,737,573 possible combinations of 6 numbers. This is smaller than many European lotteries, offering comparatively better jackpot odds while still producing large prizes.
What happens if nobody wins the jackpot?▾
If no ticket matches all 6 numbers, the jackpot rolls over to the next draw. The jackpot can roll over up to a maximum cap, after which a rolldown occurs and the prize is shared among lower-tier winners.
How is the bonus ball different from the main draw?▾
The bonus ball is drawn after the 6 main numbers and comes from the remaining 41 numbers. It affects multiple prize tiers: 2nd (5+bonus), 4th (4+bonus), 6th (3+bonus), and 8th (2+bonus).
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