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Lottery overview
Real licensed formats operating under
the supervision of state regulators

The Australian lottery system is one of the most regulated and structured in the world. Each format we review on this page is licensed, regulated by local regulators, and operates in accordance with the laws of the relevant state or territory.
We offer an overview of the main national and regional formats, including their frequency, specific mechanics, number selection structure, and format features. All information is based exclusively on verified sources — the official websites of the operators, regulatory documents, and draw reports.

Monday & Wednesday
Lotto

This is one of Australia’s oldest formats, held twice a week. Available in most states, this format is based on a simple combination of numbers. It is regulated by regional regulators, including NSW Fair Trading and OLGR Queensland.

Mechanics:

6 numbers out of 45 + 2 additional numbers

Draw days:

every Monday and Wednesday

Special feature:

stable structure for many years, easy to understand mechanics.

Oz Lotto

Oz Lotto is Australia’s first nationwide lottery, launched back in 1994. A distinctive feature of Oz Lotto is its unified structure, which is the same across the country, regardless of the state. It is regulated by the relevant authorities in each region, and the process itself is monitored by auditors.

Mechanics:

7 numbers from 47 + 3 auxiliary numbers

Draw days:

every Tuesday

Special feature:

national status — one of the most structurally complex formats with a multi-level results system.

Powerball Australia

Powerball Australia has a unique structure that includes two separate number fields. This system is used in only a few countries and adds a distinctive multi-level structure to the format. The entire procedure is controlled by independent auditing companies, and the results are published in open archives.

Mechanics:

7 numbers from the first field (1–35) and one Powerball (1–20)

Draw days:

every Thursday

Special feature:

The two-field system adds complexity and unique combinations.

Set for Life

Set for Life differs from other lotteries in that it provides regularity not only in draws, but also in the structure of payouts. A distinctive feature is the long-term model, which has its own legal specifics, regulated by separate regulatory documents.

Mechanics:

8 numbers out of 37 + 2 bonus numbers.

Draw days:

Draws are held on specific days

Special feature:

fixed monthly payout periods.

How we work

We do not evaluate formats or compare them based on probability or categories. Our task is to provide complete, structured information with an emphasis on legality, organization, and rules. All lotteries listed have been licensed in Australia and are supervised by government agencies.