Irish Lotto Results
Irish Lotto results are updated after every draw. Irish Lotto is played on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 20:00 (Irish time), with players picking 6 numbers from 1 to 45 plus 1 Bonus. Check back here for the latest Irish Lotto winning numbers, jackpot estimates, and next draw dates.
Latest Draw: 2026-10-28
Jackpot amount not yet available for this draw.
Past Draws
Irish Lotto at a glance
| Country | Ireland |
|---|---|
| How it is played | Pick 6 numbers from 1 to 45 plus 1 bonus number |
| Draw days | on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 20:00 (Irish time) |
| Jackpot odds | 1 in 8,145,060 |
| Official website | lottery.ie |
How Irish Lotto works
Irish Lotto is a numbers game where players try to match the numbers drawn from a fixed pool to win a prize. Each entry is a line of numbers chosen by the player or generated at random, and matching some or all of the drawn numbers decides whether that line wins anything in that particular draw.
To play, a participant selects 6 numbers from a range of 1 to 45 on a single line. A player can buy one line or several different lines in the same draw, and each line is checked separately against the numbers that come out of the draw machine for that session.
Alongside the 6 main numbers, one bonus number is also drawn. The bonus number does not replace any of the main numbers but is used to decide certain prize levels, typically rewarding tickets that match five of the main numbers together with the bonus number. Draws take place on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 20:00 Irish time.
How to read the Irish Lotto results
On this page the result for each draw is shown as the set of 6 main numbers followed separately by the bonus number. The main numbers are usually listed in the order they were drawn or sorted numerically, while the bonus number is kept apart because it plays a different role in deciding some of the prize tiers rather than being a seventh main number.
Seeing your numbers listed in a published result is not the same as holding a winning prize, since the actual prize structure, minimum matches required and any additional conditions are set by the official lottery operator. This page is updated after each scheduled draw so the figures shown always reflect the most recent Monday, Wednesday or Saturday session.
Irish Lotto odds: your chances of winning
To win the Irish Lotto jackpot you need to match all 6 main numbers (the bonus number is not needed for the jackpot). The number of possible combinations is 8,145,060, so the chance of winning the jackpot with a single entry is 1 in 8,145,060.
This is the number of ways to choose 6 numbers out of 45 (the order does not matter).
The table shows the chance of matching a given number of the 6 main numbers drawn (bonus and extra numbers are not counted). The prize tiers on the official website also depend on the extra numbers.
| Main numbers matched | Chance |
|---|---|
| 6 of 6 | 1 in 8,145,060 |
| 5 of 6 | 1 in 34,808 |
| 4 of 6 | 1 in 733 |
| 3 of 6 | 1 in 45 |
| 2 of 6 | 1 in 6.6 |
| 1 of 6 | 1 in 2.4 |
How to check your Irish Lotto ticket
To check a ticket, compare every number printed on it against the full set of numbers from the matching draw, including the bonus number where relevant. Make sure the draw date on the ticket matches the date of the result you are checking, since lines bought for one draw cannot be compared against the numbers from another session.
For a reliable check, use the official lottery website, its official app or ask an authorised retailer to scan the ticket. Keep the physical ticket safe and unaltered until the result is confirmed and any prize has been dealt with, since a damaged or lost ticket can be difficult or impossible to validate later.
Always confirm results with the official lottery before claiming a prize: lottery.ie.
Irish Lotto prizes and claiming
Prize tiers in Irish Lotto generally depend on how many of the 6 main numbers a line matches, with the bonus number sometimes used to separate one tier from another. The exact prize amounts, the number of tiers, how prizes are paid and any tax treatment are all defined by the official lottery, so players should check the official website for the current prize table and rules.
Because outcomes are random and prizes vary by tier and by draw, it helps to treat playing as entertainment rather than a reliable source of income. Anyone taking part should set a personal budget in advance, stick to it, and view the cost of play as spending, not as a planned investment or expected return.
Irish Lotto frequently asked questions
What are the odds of winning the Irish Lotto jackpot?
The chance of winning the jackpot with a single entry is 1 in 8,145,060 (8,145,060).
When is the Irish Lotto draw?
Irish Lotto is drawn on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 20:00 (Irish time). This page is updated after each draw.
How do I check whether my ticket has won?
Compare each number on your ticket, including the bonus number, against the official result for the exact draw date you played. You can confirm this through the official lottery website, its app, or by having an authorised retailer scan the ticket for you.
What happens if nobody wins the jackpot?
When no ticket matches the requirements for the top prize, the lottery generally carries the jackpot forward under its own published rules. The precise way this works, including any limits, is set out on the official lottery website rather than on this page.
Do hot or overdue numbers improve my chances?
No. Each Irish Lotto draw is an independent random event, so past results have no influence on which numbers are drawn next. Numbers that appeared often or rarely before carry exactly the same chance of being drawn in any future draw.
Are the numbers on this page official?
This website is independent and does not run the game. We compile results from public sources and update the page after each draw, but errors or delays can happen. Always confirm results with the official lottery before claiming a prize.
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