Italy Lotto (Lottomatica) is the country's oldest and most traditional lottery, dating back centuries. Unlike standard number-draw lotteries, it uses a unique system of 10 regional 'wheels' (ruote) — Bari, Cagliari, Firenze, Genova, Milano, Napoli, Palermo, Roma, Torino, and Venezia — plus a national wheel. Five numbers are drawn from each wheel, and players bet on specific number combinations appearing on one or more wheels. Bet types range from estratto (single number) to cinquina (all five numbers). Draws happen three times per week. International players outside the US can purchase tickets through theLotter. US residents cannot purchase international lottery tickets online due to federal regulations.
Lotto Italia (Lottomatica) — Risultati, Probabilità e Come Giocare
Il Lotto italiano (Lottomatica) è la lotteria più antica e tradizionale d’Italia. A differenza delle lotterie classiche, utilizza un sistema unico di 10 ruote regionali — Bari, Cagliari, Firenze, Genova, Milano, Napoli, Palermo, Roma, Torino e Venezia — più la ruota Nazionale. Da ogni ruota vengono estratti 5 numeri, e i giocatori scommettono su combinazioni specifiche.
Odds Comparison vs US Powerball
Italy Lotto (Lottomatica): 1 in 43,949,268
7x better
US Powerball: 1 in 292,201,338
Baseline
How to Play Italy Lotto (Lottomatica)
Choose 1 to 5 numbers from 1 to 90 and select which wheel(s) to bet on (or 'Tutte' for all wheels). Bet types include: estratto (1 number), ambo (2 numbers), terno (3 numbers), quaterna (4 numbers), and cinquina (5 numbers). Higher combinations pay more but are harder to hit. Five numbers are drawn from each of the 10 regional wheels plus the national wheel.
Main Numbers
5 numbers drawn from 1-90 per wheel
Bonus Numbers
None
Lotto Italia (Lottomatica)
Scegli da 1 a 5 numeri da 1 a 90 e seleziona su quale ruota (o ruote) puntare, oppure scegli ‘Tutte’. Le tipologie di scommessa sono: estratto (1 numero), ambo (2 numeri), terno (3 numeri), quaterna (4 numeri) e cinquina (5 numeri). Combinazioni più alte pagano di più ma sono più difficili.
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Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday at 8:00 PM CET (2:00 PM ET)
Ticket Price
€1
Jackpot Starts At
Varies by bet type
Jackpot Cap
No set cap
Record Jackpot
Varies (largest prizes in the millions of euros)
Jackpot Odds
1 in 43,949,268
Any Prize Odds
1 in 18 (ambo on one wheel)
Prize Tiers
5
Played In
Italy
Tax Note
Italy taxes lottery prizes over €500 at 20%.
What Makes Italy Lotto (Lottomatica) Special?
Italy's most historic lottery with centuries of tradition. Flexible betting system lets you choose your risk level. Three draws per week. Starting at just €1 per bet.
La lotteria originale d’Italia — 10 estrazioni regionali tre volte a settimana
La lotteria più storica d’Italia con secoli di tradizione. Il sistema di scommessa flessibile permette di scegliere il proprio livello di rischio. Tre estrazioni a settimana. A partire da solo 1 € per giocata.
How to Buy Italy Lotto (Lottomatica) Tickets Online
Buy official Italy Lotto (Lottomatica) tickets online through a lottery courier service in 4 simple steps:
1
Create a Free Account
Sign up at theLotter. Established lottery courier service with 20+ years of operation.
2
Choose Your Numbers
Select 5 numbers drawn from 1-90 per wheel plus None, or use Quick Pick for random numbers.
3
Official Ticket Purchased
Local agents buy a real, physical ticket from an authorized retailer in Italy on your behalf. You get a scanned copy as proof.
4
Win & Collect
If you win, you're notified instantly. Prizes are deposited directly to your account — you keep 100% of your winnings.
You can buy official Italy Lotto (Lottomatica) tickets online through licensed lottery courier services like theLotter. They purchase physical tickets from authorized retailers in Italy on your behalf and send you a scanned copy as proof. You keep 100% of any winnings.
What are the odds of winning Italy Lotto (Lottomatica)?
The jackpot odds are 1 in 43,949,268, which is 7x better than US Powerball (1 in 292 million). The overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 18 (ambo on one wheel). There are 5 prize tiers in total.
How much does a Italy Lotto (Lottomatica) ticket cost?
A Italy Lotto (Lottomatica) ticket costs €1 when purchased at an authorized retailer in Italy. Online courier services charge a small service fee on top of the ticket price.
Do I have to pay taxes on Italy Lotto (Lottomatica) winnings?
Italy taxes lottery prizes over €500 at 20%.
When are Italy Lotto (Lottomatica) drawings held?
Italy Lotto (Lottomatica) drawings are held every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday at 8:00 PM CET (2:00 PM ET). Results are available within minutes of the draw on the official lottery website.
Italy Lotto (Lottomatica) FAQ
Come si gioca al Lotto italiano online?
I giocatori al di fuori degli USA possono acquistare giocate ufficiali del Lotto italiano tramite servizi autorizzati come theLotter.
Quali sono le probabilità di vincere al Lotto italiano?
Le probabilità variano in base al tipo di scommessa. L’ambo su una ruota ha probabilità di circa 1 su 18, mentre la cinquina su una ruota ha probabilità di 1 su 43.949.268.
Quante ruote ci sono nel Lotto italiano?
Ci sono 11 ruote: Bari, Cagliari, Firenze, Genova, Milano, Napoli, Palermo, Roma, Torino, Venezia e la Nazionale.
Quando avvengono le estrazioni del Lotto?
Le estrazioni avvengono ogni martedì, giovedì e sabato alle 20:00 CET.
Disclaimer
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