Irish Lotto FAQs

The Irish Lotto is Ireland’s most popular lottery game, where you select 6 numbers from 1 to 47. The aim is to match all 6 numbers drawn during the official draw to win the jackpot.

To play, simply choose 6 numbers from a pool of 1 to 47. You can either select your numbers manually or use the “Quick Pick” option for a randomly generated selection.

Each Irish Lotto play costs €2 per line. You can play more than one line or enter multiple draws, increasing the cost accordingly.

The Irish Lotto offers several prize tiers, which are based on how many numbers you match.

The Bonus Ball is drawn from the remaining numbers after the 6 main numbers are selected. It is used to determine certain lower-tier prizes, such as the Match 2 + Bonus prize.

The Irish Lotto draws take place every Wednesday and Saturday at 8:00 PM (Irish time).

You can check the results of the Irish Lotto draw directly on our website or through our Facebook and Twitter social media profiles.

If there is no jackpot winner, the prize money rolls over to the next draw. This can continue for multiple draws until someone wins. The jackpot cap is €19.06 million, after which the prize is split among lower-tier winners.

Yes, you can play the Irish Lotto online through the official Irish National Lottery website or mobile app.

For smaller prizes, you can claim directly through your online Irish National Lottery account. Larger prizes must be claimed through the official claims process, either in person or via the National Lottery’s customer service.

You have 90 days from the date of the draw to claim your prize. If the prize is not claimed within this period, it will be forfeited.

In Ireland, Lotto winners must appear publicly when claiming major prizes, such as the jackpot, as part of the official procedure. However, smaller prizes do not require public disclosure.

Yes, you can play the Irish Lotto online if you live outside of Ireland, provided you are within an eligible jurisdiction. You’ll need to use the official Irish National Lottery website or app to participate.

The Irish Lotto Plus is an additional game that you can add to your regular Irish Lotto ticket for an extra €1. It gives you a chance to win an extra set of prizes with the same numbers you selected for the main Lotto draw.