What is Italy Lotto (Lottomatica)?
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.
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.
US residents cannot currently purchase Italy Lotto (Lottomatica) tickets online from US-based courier services. Federal regulations restrict Americans from buying foreign lottery tickets through internet courier services. To play Italy Lotto (Lottomatica), you would need to purchase tickets in person while traveling to Italy.
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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.
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How to Play Italy Lotto (Lottomatica) (If Traveling to Italy)
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Italy Lotto (Lottomatica) FAQ
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. Note: US residents cannot currently purchase international lottery tickets online due to federal regulations.
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.
A Italy Lotto (Lottomatica) ticket costs €1 (approximately $3 USD) when purchased at an authorized retailer in Italy. Online courier services charge a small service fee on top of the ticket price.
Italy taxes lottery prizes over €500 at 20%.
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.
WinTheLottery.com is an independent informational site. We are not affiliated with Italy Lotto (Lottomatica) 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.