Ireland punches well above its weight in the lottery world. The Irish Lotto has been running since 1988 and offers some of the best odds of any major European lottery. All lottery winnings in Ireland are completely tax-free. Irish players also have access to EuroMillions and EuroJackpot, giving this small nation access to three major lottery draws every week.

Available Lotteries

🇮🇪 Irish LottoIreland Lottery

Odds: 1 in 10,737,573 · Ticket: $4 · Draw: Wednesday & Saturday

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🇪🇺 EuroMillionsPlay from here

Odds: 1 in 139,838,160 · Ticket: $5 · Draw: Tuesday & Friday

$45 Million

20/03/2026

🇪🇺 EuroJackpotPlay from here

Odds: 1 in 139,838,160 · Ticket: $5 · Draw: Tuesday & Friday

$46 Million

20/03/2026

Lottery Tax in Ireland

Tax rate: Completely tax-free — Ireland does not tax lottery winnings at all

Lottery operator: Premier Lotteries Ireland

Note: Non-residents may face additional withholding taxes. US residents always owe federal + state tax regardless of where the lottery is based. Use our tax calculator →

Why Play Ireland Lotteries?

Tax-free winnings on all prizes. Irish Lotto has odds of 1 in 10.7 million — among the best of any national lottery in Europe and roughly 27x better than US Powerball. Tickets cost just €2. Access to EuroMillions and EuroJackpot means Irish players can chase jackpots exceeding €200 million. Ireland has produced some of the biggest per-capita lottery winners in the world.

How to Buy Ireland Lottery Tickets Online

International players outside the US can purchase Irish Lotto tickets through theLotter. Irish residents can buy at any authorized retailer or through the official Lottery.ie website and app.