What is Mexico Mex Lotto Vintage?
Mex Lotto Vintage (Melate Retro) is a variant of Mexico's popular Melate lottery, operated by Pronósticos para la Asistencia Pública. It uses the classic 6/56 format with twice-weekly draws on Wednesday and Saturday nights. With jackpot odds of 1 in 32.5 million — 9x better than US Powerball — and tickets starting at just MX$20 (~$1.50 USD), it offers strong value for Latin American lottery players. Mexico's low 7% federal lottery tax means winners keep significantly more than in most countries. 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 Mexico Mex Lotto Vintage
Pick 6 numbers from 1 to 56. An additional number is drawn for lower-tier prizes. Match all 6 main numbers to win the jackpot. There are 5 prize tiers. Draws are Wednesday and Saturday evenings.
US residents cannot currently purchase Mexico Mex Lotto Vintage tickets online from US-based courier services. Federal regulations restrict Americans from buying foreign lottery tickets through internet courier services. To play Mexico Mex Lotto Vintage, you would need to purchase tickets in person while traveling to Mexico.
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What Makes Mexico Mex Lotto Vintage Special?
9x better odds than Powerball. Just ~$1.50 per ticket. Mexico's ultra-low 7% tax rate. Twice-weekly draws on Wednesday and Saturday.
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How to Play Mexico Mex Lotto Vintage (If Traveling to Mexico)
While US residents cannot purchase Mexico Mex Lotto Vintage tickets online from the US, you can buy them in person if you travel to Mexico or any participating country. Here's how:
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You can buy official Mexico Mex Lotto Vintage tickets online through licensed lottery courier services like theLotter. They purchase physical tickets from authorized retailers in Mexico 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 32,468,436, which is 9x better than US Powerball (1 in 292 million). The overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 22. There are 5 prize tiers in total.
A Mexico Mex Lotto Vintage ticket costs MX$20 (approximately $1.50 USD) when purchased at an authorized retailer in Mexico. Online courier services charge a small service fee on top of the ticket price.
Mexico applies a 7% federal tax on lottery winnings. Some states apply additional local taxes.
Mexico Mex Lotto Vintage drawings are held every Wednesday & Saturday at 9:15 PM CST (10:15 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 Mexico Mex Lotto Vintage 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.