Lottery Syndicates - How To Play In International Lottery Syndicates

Giant Lottos give players the chance to play in a variety of lottery syndicates. In lottery syndicates players pool resources with other players to buy more tickets than you could by playing alone. Syndicate members then share the winnings after the draw has taken place.

Read below to see the different lottery syndicates at Giant Lottos.

What are the odds of winning in lottery syndicates?

One of the main advantages of playing in a lottery syndicate is that you get much better winning odds. This is because you play tickets along with other syndicate members, effectively playing more tickets in the draw and giving you better winning chances.

Below are the lottery syndicates available at Giant Lottos and what their winning odds are.

What are the odds of winning the EuroMillions Syndicate?

The EuroMillions Syndicate includes shares of tickets played in the EuroMillions lottery. Players have the opportunity to play their chosen amount of shares in every draw, there are a total of 300 shares in 30 tickets in each EuroMillions draw.

The odds of winning a prize in the EuroMillions Syndicate are much better than playing in the normal EuroMillions lottery. The amount of shares that you buy in each draw will determine the amount of winnings that you can claim.

Below are the winning odds for a single ticket played in a normal EuroMillions draw.

5 Numbers + 2 Bonus Numbers	1-in-140,000,000
5 Numbers + 1 Bonus Number	1-in-7,000,000
5 Numbers	1-in-3,100,000
4 Numbers + 2 Bonus Numbers	1-in-621,000
4 Numbers + 1 Bonus Numbers	1-in-31,000

What are the odds of winning the Mega Millions Syndicate?

The Mega Millions Syndicate includes shares of tickets played in the Mega Millions lottery. Players can choose to play up to 400 shares split between 40 tickets played in each Mega Millions draw.

The odds of winning in the Mega Millions Syndicate are much better than if you played single tickets in the normal Mega Millions draw. The number of shares that you play in the Mega Millions Syndicate will determine the value of the winnings you collect. More shares means you’ll be entitled to more winnings.

Below are the winning odds for a single ticket played in a Mega Millions draw.

5 Numbers + 1 Bonus Numbers	1-in-302,000,000
5 Numbers	1-in-12,607,306
4 Numbers + 1 Bonus Number	1-in-931,001
4 Numbers	1-in-38,792
3 Numbers + 1 Bonus Number	1-in-14,547

What are the odds of winning the Mega Power Syndicate?

The Mega Power Syndicate includes shares in tickets played in the Mega Millions and USA Powerball lotteries. Players can play their chosen amount of the 52 available shares which are spread between 52 tickets and played over two draws every week.

The odds of winning in the Mega Power Syndicate are much better than playing individual tickets in the USA Powerball and Mega Millions lotteries. This is because in a lottery syndicate you pool resources with other syndicate members to buy more tickets than what you could play alone.

The Mega Power Syndicate includes shares in tickets for the Mega Millions and USA Powerball lotteries. Please check above for the winning odds for these particular lottery games.

Tip: the more shares you buy in each Mega Power Syndicate draw, the better your chances of winning a prize.

What are the odds of winning the UK Lotto Syndicate?

The UK Lotto Syndicate includes shares played in the UK National Lottery lottery. Players can decide to play 150 shares each week divided between 15 tickets every draw. There are two draws each week, held every Wednesday and Saturday.

The odds of winning when playing the UK Lotto Syndicate are better than playing individual UK National Lottery tickets. This is because you can play more tickets in a syndicate than when playing individually.

Below are the winning odds for the normal UK National Lottery draw.

6 Numbers	1-in-45,000,000
5 Numbers + 1 Bonus Number	1-in-7,300,000
5 Numbers	1-in-145,500
4 Numbers + 1 Bonus Number	1-in-17,896
4 Numbers	1-in-2,198

What are the odds of winning the Double Euro Syndicate?

The Double Euro Syndicate includes shares in tickets for EuroMillions draws. Each week players can choose how many of the 40 shares which are spread between 40 tickets that are played over two EuroMillions draws every Tuesday and Friday.

The Double Euro Syndicate also includes shares for the EuroJackpot lottery. The EuroJackpot has draws every Friday.

Below are the winning odds for the EuroJackpot, check above for EuroMillions winning odds.

5 Numbers + 2 Bonus Numbers	1-in-95,344,200
5 Numbers + 1 Bonus Number	1-in-5,959,013
5 Numbers	1-in-3,405,150
4 Numbers + 2 Bonus Numbers	1-in-423,752
4 Numbers + 1 Bonus Numbers	1-in-26,485

Check Lottery Syndicates Draw Times And Results

Each lottery syndicate will include shares in different lotteries, with the draws taking place independently of one another. If you have bought shares in any of the Giant Lottos lottery syndicates you will receive an email confirming the results on the day of the draw.

Below are the draw times for the individual lotteries in each of our syndicates.

Euro Millions Syndicate - EuroMillions: Draws every Tuesday and Friday at 4:00am GMT.

Mega Millions Syndicate - Mega Millions: Draws every Tuesday and Friday at 4:00am GMT.

Mega Power Syndicate - Mega Millions: Draws every Tuesday and Friday at 4:00am GMT.

USA Powerball: Draws every Wednesday and Saturday at 4:00am GMT.

Double Euro Syndicate - EuroMillions: Draws every Tuesday and Friday at 4:00am GMT.

EuroJackpot: Draws every Friday at 7:45am GMT.

UK Lotto Syndicate - UK National Lottery: Draws every Wednesday and Saturday at 9:30pm GMT.

If you would like to check the individual results for any of the lotteries, simply navigate to the lottery’s product page and you will find the most up to date results for that particular game. There are also dedicated results pages with historic results for each lottery.

Do lottery syndicates have jackpot caps?

Each lottery syndicate has shares from different lotteries, and the jackpot cap for the syndicate will depend on which shares you are playing.

Below are the lottery syndicates currently available at Giant Lottos, which games are included in the syndicate and whether or not there is a jackpot cap on those lottos.

Mega Millions Syndicate - Mega Millions lottery(No jackpot cap)

EuroMillions Syndicate - EuroMillions lottery(€190 million jackpot cap)

Mega Power Syndicate - Mega Millions lottery(No jackpot cap), USA Powerball lottery(No jackpot cap)

Double Euro Syndicate - EuroMillions lottery(€190 million jackpot cap) , EuroJackpot(€90 million)

UK Lotto Syndicate - UK National Lottery(£50 million jackpot cap)

How To Play Lottery Syndicates Online

Play in any of our lottery syndicates in easy and can be completed in a few easy steps! Just register your free online Giant Lottos account, decide which syndicate you would like to play, buy your shares and wait for the winnings to start rolling in!

Step 1. Decide how many shares to play and how many weeks in advance you’d like to play

First decide how many shares you would like to play, each lottery syndicate has a different amount of available shares. Then decide how many weeks in advance you’d like to play, players can play for up to four weeks in advance. N.B: playing more shares will mean you can collect a bigger share of the winnings.

Step 2. Choose your lucky numbers

After you have your shares you need to play your lucky numbers. When picking your numbers, you can use either the Quick Pick or manual option. With Quick Picks your numbers are automatically selected, and with manual you get to decide on your own numbers.

Step 3. Complete your payment and wait for the draws

After you’ve decided how many weeks in advance to play for, and have lucky numbers for all your shares, all you need to do is finish your payment and your shares will be played in the upcoming lottery draws. Make sure to check your email for the results once the draws have taken place.

In three simple steps you can start playing shares in multi-million draws!

Quick Tips To Help You Win In Lottery Syndicates

Playing in lottery syndicates already gives you much better winning odds than playing individual lottery tickets, but are there other things you could do to get even better odds and win even bigger prizes?

Below are some quick tips to help you get better odds, win more prizes and get bigger payouts!

1. Don’t use calendar dates

A very common strategy when picking lucky numbers is using significant dates, like birthdays or anniversaries, as lucky numbers. But because the number pool for most lotteries can reach up to 60, by using calendar dates you are significantly lowering your winning odds when using on dates.

2. Play four weeks in advance

When you play lottery tickets or shares for more than one week you will be entered into upcoming draws, and effectively get more chances at winning. In a nutshell, playing for four weeks gives you four times better winning odds!

3. Don’t play number patterns

Another common strategy is playing number patterns like all even, all odd, all low or all high numbers. Research has shown that most jackpot winning number combinations have an even spread of all the numbers in the number pool.

4. Start a lottery pool

A lottery pool is a group of friends, family or co-workers who come together and pool their resources to play in the lottery. Start a lottery pool and play in your favourite lottery syndicate to play even more shares that what you could by entering a lottery syndicate by yourself.

Frequently Asked Lottery Syndicate Questions

How many numbers must I match to win a prize?

To win the jackpot in any lottery syndicate players must match all of the main numbers, and all of the bonus numbers. Matching less numbers can still net you a big prize, and the smallest tier prizes require you to match two or three numbers.

Is it easy to win in a lottery syndicate?

Winning a prize when playing in a lottery syndicate is easier because you are playing for tickets for the same price as what you would pay for single tickets.

How much do lottery syndicate shares cost?

Syndicate shares can cost anywhere from £1 to £15 depending on which syndicate you decide to play. Playing more shares will cost you more, but you will also get a bigger share of the winnings.

How do I know if I win in a lottery syndicate?

Players who buy lottery syndicate shares will receive an email on the day of the draw confirming their results and winnings, and winnings are automatically paid into their online account. And if you’re lucky enough to hit the jackpot, a Giant Lottos representative will contact you to deliver the good news personally!

Can I play in lottery syndicates from anywhere in the world?

Yes! Play in any Giant Lottos lottery syndicates from your home country while still playing for the official jackpot prizes. Lottery syndicates can be made up from players from all around the world.

What time do lottery syndicate sales close?

You can buy shares roughly up until roughly an hour before the official draw takes place. After the draw has taken place the results are made publicly available on the relevant section of our website.

Can I win in a lottery syndicate by matching two numbers?

If you match two numbers when playing in a lottery syndicate you may win a small prize depending on the game you are playing and the amount of shares that you have bought.