Play The Irish Lotto Online - How To Play In The World’s Luckiest Lottery

Why Should You Play The Irish Lotto?

The Irish Lotto is sometimes called the ‘World’s Luckiest Lottery’, and it’s not just because you’ll have the luck of the Irish on your side when playing. The Irish Lotto most well known for its great odds at winning the jackpot and other big prizes. Read below and we’ll break down why you should start playing the Irish Lotto today.

What are the odds of winning the Irish Lotto jackpot?

When you’re doing a bit of research into jackpot winning odds you’re often met with astronomical odds. For example, the USA Powerball has some of the biggest jackpots in the world, but the odds of winning are just as high. The odds of winning the Powerball are around 1-in-292 million, not exactly great odds!

However, the Irish Lotto odds are much more appealing. The odds of winning the Irish Lotto are only 1-in-10,000,000. These are some of the best jackpot winning odds of any other lottery in the world.

Irish Lottery jackpots are still life-changing

Many lottery players may get discouraged when they find out the Irish Lotto jackpots are not as big as those from the Powerball or Mega Millions. But Irish Lotto jackpots are still in the multi-millions, and Irish Lotto jackpot winners all report an instant life-change when winning the jackpot.

The Irish Lottery starting jackpot is €2.6 million and they rollover if not won. The biggest ever Irish Lotto jackpot won was €25 million, and they didn’t even need to use lucky charms!

Is it easier to win the Irish Lottery?

It’s not only the great jackpot winning odds that gets millions playing the Irish Lotto each week. It’s also the smaller number pool and less lucky numbers, which essentially means you have a better chance at winning any prize. If you’re a regular lottery player you’ll know all about ‘bonus ball’ numbers. When these bonus ball numbers are in play you are required to match the number to win the jackpot.

The Irish Lotto has five main numbers from a number pool of 1-47, including the and the bonus ball. Winning the lottery has never been easier! The Irish Lotto still has multi-million jackpots that guarantee you a new car, house, exotic holidays and an end to all your debts. Will you try your chances at a lottery with bad winning odds, or will you be the next Irish Lotto multi-millionaire?

Irish Lottery Prizes And Jackpots

The Irish Lotto has a starting jackpot of €2.6 million and rolls over if it isn’t won. The current Irish Lotto jackpot cap is around €18 million, but this amount has changed throughout the history of the lottery. The Irish Lotto jackpot is regularly bigger than €5 million and the record Irish Lotto jackpot was €18.9 million won in 2008.

You only need to match five lucky numbers from a 1-47 number pool and the bonus ball to win the Irish Lottery jackpot. These are much better jackpot winning odds than other big lottery games.

Irish Lotto prize tiers and prize winning odds

The prizes you win playing the Irish Lottery are determined by how many lucky numbers you match on the day of the draw. To win the main prize you need to match all five numbers and the bonus ball. But you still stand a chance at winning massive prizes if you match less numbers.

Below are all the Irish Lottery prizes tiers and their winning odds

6 Numbers	1 in 10,737,573	Jackpot (minimum of €2 million)
5 Numbers + Bonus Ball	1 in 1,789,596	5.37% of Prize Fund
5 Numbers	1 in 44,740	3.22% of Prize Fund
4 Numbers + Bonus Ball	1 in 17,896	0.81% of Prize Fund
4 Numbers	1 in 918	5.24% of Prize Fund
3 Numbers + Bonus Ball	1 in 688	3.29% of Prize Fund
3 Numbers	1 in 54	15.93% of Prize Fund
2 Numbers + Bonus Ball	1 in 72	€3

What is the Irish Lotto jackpot cap?

The current Irish Lotto jackpot is capped at €18 million, but this amount can change. This jackpot cap was implemented in September 2015. If the jackpot is not won in a draw where the jackpot cap has been reached, the sum of ticket sales will go to boost the value of the prizes for the next tier.

What is the biggest ever Irish Lottery jackpot?

Irish Lottery jackpots may not match some big US jackpots, but they are still well into the multi-millions. Below are the five biggest Irish Lotto jackpots ever won.

28th June 2008	€18.9 million
14th April 2010	€16.7 million
23rd October 2010	€16.3 million
28th July 2008	€16.1 million
23rd January 2016	€13.7 million

How do you play the Irish Lotto?

Playing the Irish Lotto online is quick, easy, and open to all registered Giant Lottos players from around the world. After you have registered a free Giant Lottos account simply the below steps and you can start winning with the Irish Lotto today.

Decide how many Irish Lotto tickets you would like to play.

First you must decide how many ticket you would like to play. The more Irish Lotto tickets you play the bigger chance you have at winning.

There is a 3 ticket minimum when you play the Irish Lotto.

Pick your Irish Lotto lucky numbers

When playing the Irish Lotto you need to choose 5 lucky numbers and one bonus ball number. All of these numbers are from a number pool of 1-47. You can either choose your own lucky numbers or use the Quick Pick option and have your numbers automatically generated.

How many of these number you match will determine which prize you win.

Pay for your tickets and wait for that win

After you have selected your lucky numbers and number of tickets, click the ‘Checkout’ button and your Irish Lotto tickets will be moved to the Shopping Cart section.

After this you can complete the payment and your Irish Lotto tickets will be played. You will receive a confirmation email declaring that you have entered the draw. On the day of the draw you will also receive an email confirming the draw results, and any winnings that are owed to you.

Check out our video explaining how to play the lottery online.

Checking Irish Lottery Draw Times And Results Online

The Irish Lotto results are made available shortly after the draw has taken place. The Irish Lottery draws take place twice weekly. There is a draw every Wednesday and Saturday at 7:30 pm GMT.

The Irish Lotto results are then made available on Wednesday and Saturday respectively. Your Wednesday or Saturday Irish Lotto results will be emailed to you shortly after the results have been confirmed.

You can use our Irish Lotto results checker to see all our past Irish Lotto results. Our Irish Lotto results history dates back to 2016.

You also check the latest Irish Lotto results from the latest Irish Lotto draws.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When do Irish Lotto ticket sales close?

Ticket sales close shortly before the Irish Lotto draw takes place every Wednesday and Saturday. The draws take place at 7:30pm GMT with tickets sales closing around 7:15pm GMT.

How many numbers must I match to win the Irish Lotto?

To win the Irish Lotto jackpot you must match all five lucky numbers and the one bonus number. If you match less numbers you will still be able to claim the lower tier prizes. The lowest prize tier is two lucky numbers and the bonus ball.

Is it easy to win the Irish Lottery?

The Irish Lottery is known as the luckiest jackpot winner because of it’s great jackpot winning odds. The 1-in-10,000,000 chance of winning the jackpot is much better when compared to other lotteries like the USA Powerball.

Can I play the Irish Lotto from my home country?

Yes! When you register at Giant Lottos you can play and win a number of lotteries that may not be available in your home country. At Giant Lottos you can play and win official Irish Lotto prize amounts.

How much does the Irish Lotto cost to play?

It costs £3.99 for a single Irish Lottery ticket. If you are a registered Giant Lottos player there are plenty of Irish Lotto promotions or discounts that make playing the Irish Lotto more affordable. Keep an eye out for our promotinal emails to find out more.

How do I know if I’ve won the Irish Lotto?

All Irish Lottery winners are notified of their win via email, and all winnings are automatically credited to their account. If you’re lucky enough to hit the Irish Lotto jackpot, a Giant Lottos account manager will contact you personally to deliver the good news.

Where can I play the Irish Lotto?

You can play the Irish Lotto online for the quickest and easiest way to start winning. Register at Giant Lottos today and you can start playing and winning with the Irish Lottery today!

Luck O’ The Irish - The World’s Luckiest Lotto

If you’ve got your eyes set on a jackpot, there’s only one lottery for you: the Irish Lotto. This lottery boasts the best chance of winning the jackpot over any other lottery game at Giant Lottos. You have more chance of winning the Irish Lottery jackpot than any other lottery jackpot.

Start playing the Irish Lotto today and you could find you very own pot of gold at the end of the Irish Lotto rainbow.