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How to Play
New to Australian lottery? Here is everything you need to know to get started — from choosing your numbers to checking your results.
Getting started
Playing lottery through Southern Cross Lotto is straightforward. You must be 18 years or older and located in Australia. All our games follow the same general process:
- Choose a game: Select from Oz Lotto, Powerball, Saturday Lotto, Monday & Wednesday Lotto or Set for Life.
- Select your numbers: Pick numbers manually or use our Quick Pick generator for a random selection.
- Choose your entry type: Standard (single game), System (multiple combinations) or Multi-draw (enter several consecutive draws).
- Set your budget: Decide how much you want to spend before purchasing. Only spend what you can afford to lose.
- Purchase your entry: Complete your purchase before the draw closes (typically 7:25pm AEST on draw day).
- Check results: Results are published on our site and you will be notified of any wins.
Entry types explained
Standard entry
A standard entry consists of one game — your selected numbers for one draw. This is the simplest and most affordable way to play.
System entry
A system entry allows you to choose more numbers than the standard game requires, automatically creating all possible combinations. This increases your chances of winning across multiple divisions but costs more per entry. For example, a System 8 in Saturday Lotto lets you pick 8 numbers instead of 6, generating 28 combinations.
Multi-draw entry
Enter the same numbers into multiple consecutive draws. This saves time and ensures you do not miss a draw. You can typically enter up to 10 or more consecutive draws at once.
Understanding odds
Every lottery game publishes its odds for each prize division. These odds represent the probability of winning per single standard game entry. It is important to understand that:
- Lottery draws are independent random events — past results do not influence future draws.
- No number, combination or strategy can improve your odds of winning beyond what is mathematically defined by the game rules.
- System entries improve coverage (more combinations) but do not change the fundamental odds per combination.
- The published odds describe long-term statistical probabilities, not what will happen in any individual draw.
Prize claims
Prizes up to $1,000 are typically credited directly to your account. Prizes above $1,000 may require identity verification. Division 1 prizes undergo additional verification by the lottery operator before payment is processed. Prize claim periods apply — check the specific game rules for deadlines.