LOTTO guide: rules, odds and prizes
LOTTO is OPAP’s historic weekly lottery: pick 6 numbers from 1 to 49, with draws every Wednesday and Saturday evening. In the current format, the first category pays a fixed “salary” of €10,000 per month for 10 years in every single draw. Below you will find the rules, the odds, and every prize.
Example pick: 6 numbers from 1 to 49. The winning column contains all 6 drawn numbers.
LOTTO at a glance
- Format
- 6 numbers from 1 to 49
- Column cost
- €1.00
- Draws
- Wednesday and Saturday at 22:00
- Top prize
- €10,000 per month for 10 years
- Second prize
- €1,000 per month for 1 year
- Top-category odds
- 1 in 13,983,816
How to play LOTTO
Pick 6 numbers
On each column you mark 6 numbers from 1 to 49. If you prefer, random pick fills them in for you.
Consider a system
Full systems let you choose 7 to 49 numbers and play all their combinations; the 10 standardized systems give comparable chances at lower cost.
Pay and keep your ticket
Each column costs €1.00. LOTTO is available at OPAP stores and online, where entries close half an hour before each draw.
Add PROTO if you like
On the same online ticket you can add PROTO columns, the seven-digit number game, and play them together with LOTTO.
Check your ticket
LOTTO has 5 prize categories, from the 6 correct numbers of the first category down to 2 correct in the fifth. Results are announced on Wednesday and Saturday nights.
LOTTO categories, prizes and odds
All LOTTO categories with the current prizes. The odds are calculated for a simple 6-number column.
| Category | Correct numbers | Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | €10,000/month for 10 years | 1 in 13,983,816 |
| 2nd | 5 | €1,000/month for 1 year | 1 in 54,201 |
| 3rd | 4 | €30 | 1 in 1,032 |
| 4th | 3 | €2 | 1 in 57 |
| 5th | 2 | €1 | 1 in 8 |
The first category pays EUR 10,000/month per success for up to three successes. With four or more, the EUR 30,000/month cap is shared equally. The second category has a EUR 150,000/month cap, shared when successes exceed 150.
The new LOTTO: a salary instead of a jackpot
The first category pays €10,000 per month for 10 years per success, up to three successes in the draw. The second pays €1,000 per month for one year per success, up to 150 successes. Above those thresholds, the distribution caps explained below the table apply.
Example: if four entries match all 6 numbers, the €30,000 monthly cap gives €7,500 per success. The total over ten years is then €900,000 before any deductions.
Draw schedule and history
Draws are Wednesday and Saturday at 22:00, with entry closing at 21:30. To find a historical result, use the draw number together with the date; the same numbers can occur in different draws.
In the Lucky Play app, Wednesday and Saturday results appear right after the draw, along with date-based history and search by draw number.
Frequently asked questions about LOTTO
What is LOTTO?
OPAP’s weekly lottery with 6 numbers from 1 to 49. It is drawn every Wednesday and Saturday at 22:00.
How much does a LOTTO column cost?
€1.00 for the 6-number column. With systems and multi-draws, the cost grows with the number of columns you play.
What is the LOTTO top prize?
€10,000 every month for 10 years, a total of €1,200,000, subject to distribution caps. The second prize is €1,000 per month for a year.
Does LOTTO have a jackpot?
In the current format the top prize is a fixed “salary” and does not accumulate from draw to draw as it used to.
Is there a bonus or supplementary number in LOTTO?
Not in the current format. The 1st-category winning column contains all 6 drawn numbers.
What are the odds of matching all 6 numbers?
1 in 13,983,816 columns. For 5 correct the odds are 1 in 54,201, and for 4 correct 1 in 1,032.
Sources and information checks
The data service supplies results and prize categories. It does not replace official entry terms. Odds refer to the mathematical model described in the guide.
This page is informational; official terms take precedence. Participation is 18+ in retail and 21+ digitally, subject to the provider’s terms. History does not predict future results. Play responsibly.