How To Play Irish Lotto
Before you play, check the latest Irish Lotto results to see which numbers have come up recently, and explore our main Irish Lotto page for everything you need to make your next Irish Lotto draw as enjoyable as possible.
💡: You can add the Lotto Plus option to enter both the Lotto Plus 1 and Plus 2 draws, which take place right after the main Irish Lotto draw.
Choose Your Numbers
Pick any six numbers between 1 and 45, either online or in-store. If you can’t decide what to pick, use Quick Pick to have random numbers chosen for you.
Select Draws
Choose whether to enter the Monday draw, Wednesday draw, Saturday draw, or a combination of the three. Mark the days on your playslip in-store, or select them when playing online.
Add 'Plus' Option (Not Mandatory)
For an additional €1 per line you can add Lotto Plus, which enters your same numbers into Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 – two extra draws with separate prize pools.
Decide on Advance Play
You can choose your draw in advance – 1, 2, 4, or 8 draws in a row. Some online platforms like Jackpot.com let you set up bets up to a year in advance.
Purchase and Play
Once your ticket(s) is confirmed, you’re all set! Irish Lotto is drawn every Wednesday and Saturday at 7:55 PM, with ticket sales closing ten minutes beforehand at 7:45 PM on draw days (visit the Draw Schedule page for more details). Sit back and wait for your draw to see if you’ve got lucky.
Claim Your Prizes
If you win, congratulations! Now you have 90 days from the date of the draw to claim your prize; claim methods depend on the amount you win. Visit our How to Claim page for more details.
Playing Through a Retailer
If you’re purchasing your entry in-store, simply pay the retailer the set amount — starting from €4 for two lines in a single draw (without Plus). You’ll receive a printed ticket, so make sure to keep it safe until the draw has taken place.
Playing Online
When you play online, the cost of your entry is automatically subtracted from your account balance. Online play provides convenience – no physical ticket to lose or misplace, and instant notifications if you win.
Any prizes you claim are credited directly to your account, ready for withdrawal. Processing times may differ depending on your chosen payment method.
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Lotto Plus Option
Adding the Lotto Plus option costs an extra €1 per line, and that single euro covers both Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2, entering you into two extra draws with separate prize pools. If your standard ticket is €4 for two lines, adding Lotto Plus increases the total to €6, since you’re adding €1 per line. The Lotto Plus option used to include an entry for the 'Lotto Plus Raffle', but this was removed in September 2026 as part of a lottery shake-up.