What is Tinka?
Tinka is Peru's most popular and well-known lottery, drawing twice weekly since 2002. With jackpot odds of 1 in 8.1 million — nearly 36x better than US Powerball — it offers some of the best odds of any lottery in the world. While jackpots are smaller (typically S/2-18 million, or $500K-$5M USD), the outstanding odds and low ticket price make it mathematically one of the smartest lottery bets available. Operated by Intralot de Peru.
How to Play Tinka
Pick 6 numbers from 1 to 45. Match all 6 to win the jackpot. There are 4 prize tiers — match 6, 5, 4, or 3 numbers. Simple and straightforward with no bonus balls or multipliers.
US residents cannot currently purchase Tinka tickets online from US-based courier services. Federal regulations restrict Americans from buying foreign lottery tickets through internet courier services. To play Tinka, you would need to purchase tickets in person while traveling to Peru.
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What Makes Tinka Special?
36x better odds than Powerball at just $1 per ticket. Twice-weekly draws. One of the best mathematical value lotteries in the world.
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How to Play Tinka (If Traveling to Peru)
While US residents cannot purchase Tinka tickets online from the US, you can buy them in person if you travel to Peru or any participating country. Here's how:
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You can buy official Tinka tickets online through licensed lottery courier services like theLotter. They purchase physical tickets from authorized retailers in Peru 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 8,145,060, which is 36x better than US Powerball (1 in 292 million). The overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 37. There are 4 prize tiers in total.
A Tinka ticket costs S/4 (approximately $1 USD) when purchased at an authorized retailer in Peru. Online courier services charge a small service fee on top of the ticket price.
Peru taxes lottery winnings at 10% for prizes over S/700. Relatively low compared to most countries.
Tinka drawings are held every Wednesday & Sunday at 8:00 PM PET (8:00 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 Tinka 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.