What is Irish Lotto?
The Irish Lotto is one of the most player-friendly lotteries in Europe, with jackpot odds of 1 in 10.7 million — over 27x better than US Powerball. All winnings are completely tax-free in Ireland. The lottery was established in 1988 and draws twice weekly. While jackpots are smaller than mega-lotteries, the excellent odds and tax-free status make it a favourite among lottery players worldwide.
How to Play Irish Lotto
Pick 6 numbers from 1 to 47. A bonus ball is drawn from the remaining numbers. Match all 6 main numbers to win the jackpot. There are 7 prize tiers, and the Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 draws offer additional chances to win with the same numbers.
US residents cannot currently purchase Irish Lotto tickets online from US-based courier services. Federal regulations restrict Americans from buying foreign lottery tickets through internet courier services. To play Irish Lotto, you would need to purchase tickets in person while traveling to Ireland.
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What Makes Irish Lotto Special?
Outstanding jackpot odds of 1 in 10.7M — 27x better than Powerball. Completely tax-free. Lotto Plus draws give extra chances to win. Affordable €2 tickets.
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How to Play Irish Lotto (If Traveling to Ireland)
While US residents cannot purchase Irish Lotto tickets online from the US, you can buy them in person if you travel to Ireland or any participating country. Here's how:
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You can buy official Irish Lotto tickets online through licensed lottery courier services like theLotter. They purchase physical tickets from authorized retailers in Ireland on your behalf and send you a scanned copy as proof. You keep 100% of any winnings. Note: US residents cannot currently purchase international lottery tickets online due to federal regulations.
The jackpot odds are 1 in 10,737,573, which is 27x better than US Powerball (1 in 292 million). The overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 29. There are 7 prize tiers in total.
A Irish Lotto ticket costs €2 (approximately $4 USD) when purchased at an authorized retailer in Ireland. Online courier services charge a small service fee on top of the ticket price.
Irish lottery winnings are completely tax-free. No income tax, no capital gains tax on prizes of any size.
Irish Lotto drawings are held every Wednesday & Saturday at 7:55 PM IST (2:55 PM ET). Results are available within minutes of the draw on the official lottery website.
WinTheLottery.com is an independent informational site. We are not affiliated with Irish Lotto or its operating organization. US residents cannot purchase international lottery tickets online due to federal regulations. This page is for informational and educational purposes only. US residents are responsible for reporting and paying applicable federal and state taxes on any lottery winnings. Must be 18+ to play. Play responsibly.