Each national/state lottery has its own rules and they are
usually published on their websites. When visiting a lotto
or lottery website, look for a link titled 'Lottery rules',
'Lotto rules', 'Rules' or 'Regulations'.
Below are some basic lottery rules or regulations, and how
to play the game, and game summary.
Game summary
Choose six Numbers from 1 to 49. Six Numbers are drawn plus
a bonus Number, out of 49 numbered balls. Match all 6 Numbers
to win the jackpot. Match 5 Numbers and the bonus Number to
win the second highest prize. Match five, four or three Numbers
to win smaller prizes.
How to play the lottery
First, mark six numbers on any individual lottery board,
lottery ticket, or lottery playslip, play slip.
On some lottery tickets or playslips you can play with more
than one set of numbers. You can also buy tickets without
completing a playslip. You let the computer terminal choose
your six-number combinations at random.
Where applicable, check 'which draw' you are playing and
mark it as appropriate on your Lotto/Lottery ticket/playslip.
Some tickets/playslips let you play the same numbers for
more than one week (for several draws). You need to mark the
appropriate section accordingly. You will only receive one
ticket, but your numbers will be entered for the draw-days
and number of weeks selected.
Take your completed lottery ticket/playslip to your retailer
or lottery terminal. They will enter your selections into
the terminal and give you a Lotto/Lottery Game ticket. You
are responsible for checking that the information it contains
is correct - your numbers, the days you wish to play, the
number of weeks and the draw date(s).
Where applicable, you must also check that the bar-coded
serial number on your ticket is clearly readable and that
the "Void" box has not been marked. Keep your ticket
safe. You'll need it to claim your prize, as it is the only
proof that you are a winner. It is recommended that you put
your name and address on the reverse of the ticket for security
purposes.
If the six-number Lottery/Lotto Game selections on your ticket
matches the main six numbers drawn in the relevant Lottery/Lotto
Game draw - in any order - you are a jackpot winner.
You may have to share the jackpot with other winners. You
can also win by matching five, four or even three main numbers
out of six. Look out for the seventh 'bonus number' drawn.
If you have matched five numbers already, matching the bonus
number will win you the second highest prize.
Basic lottery game rules or regulations for popular Lotteries
- You must be 16/18/21 years of age or older to buy Lottery
tickets and claim prizes.
- Players are responsible for checking their tickets before
leaving the Retailer location.
- A ticket is void if stolen, unissued, mutilated, illegible,
tampered with or altered in any way, defective or incomplete.
- The Lottery is not responsible for lost or stolen tickets.
- A Lotto/Lottery ticket may be cancelled only if presented
before the drawing to the Retailer where it was originally
purchased. Powerball tickets cannot be cancelled.
- Multi-drawing bets on the same number(s) may be made
in advance for all games. Ask Retailer for details.
- You must fill in your name, address and phone number
on the back of your winning ticket before you file a prize
claim.
- All winning tickets are subject to validation by the
Lottery.
- All winning tickets are bearer instruments.
- All prizes must be claimed within 6 months/one year from
date of drawing.
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