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Austrian Lotto Help & FAQ
Austrian Lotto Overview
The Austrian Lottery, 6aus45, is Austria’s most popular lottery and the reasons are plain to see. For just US$1.40 you can play a millionaire-making lottery with exceptional winning odds that’s incredibly simple and fun to play.
The lottery has been in operation since 1986 and since then it has played a central role in the lives of millions of Austrians. Draws take place twice a week, on Wednesdays and Sundays. To play simply pick six numbers from a range of 1 to 45.
The Wednesday draw takes place at 18:48 CET. The Sunday draw takes place at 19:15 CET. After the draw you can find the results on our Austrian Lottery results page.
As a Lottoland player you will be notified of results by email and any winnings will automatically be credited to your Lottoland account balance.
Winning is easy with the Austrian Lottery. Even if you get none of the six numbers right you can still win just by guessing the bonus ball number. If you want to up your stake to get more chances of winning simply play the additional Joker game.
Underneath the ticket area you will also notice our exclusive Lottoland Win-O-Meter showing you your likelihood of winning expressed as a percentage. The more options you select, such as when you select the extra Joker game, the more likely you are to win a prize.
How do I improve my chances of winning the Austrian Lotto?
There’s plenty of ways to get the most from your Austrian Lotto ticket. One of the most effective methods is to use a Combo, or system bet. When you check more than six numbers on your ticket, this feature will be activated automatically.
You can select an additional six numbers in an Austrian Lotto Combo bet, bringing the total number of picks to 12. The Combo feature allows you to enter all combinations of your chosen numbers increasing your odds exponentially.
Another method of increasing the probability of winning is to play a Subscription. Stated simply, the more you stake, the more your odds of winning will increase.
Opting to play the additional Joker game will extend your chances of winning even further, by entering you into a secondary draw and the chance to win even more big cash prizes.
What are the odds of winning the Austrian Lotto?
The probability of winning The Austrian 6aus45 Lotto is higher than most other European lotteries with odds of just 1: 8,145,060. The odds of winning any prize is just one in 12, so statistically you’re likely to win a prize once in every twelve games.
In the bi-weekly Austrian Lotto draw six balls are picked from the drum, followed by the bonus ball.
| Prize Tier | To Win | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | All Six Numbers | 1:8,145,060 |
| Tier 2 | Match 5 + Bonus Number | 1:1,357,510 |
| Tier 3 | Match 5 | 1:35,724 |
| Tier 4 | Match 4 + Bonus Number | 1:14,290 |
| Tier 5 | Match 4 | 1:772 |
| Tier 6 | Match 3 + Bonus Number | 1:579 |
| Tier 7 | Match 3 | 1:48 |
| Tier 8 | Bonus Number | 1:16 |
| Any Prize | Any of the above | 1:12 |
After the main draw the Joker draw is held. In this draw six numbers, from 0 to 9, are drawn from the drum. After each number is drawn it is placed back into the draw so it’s possible that the same number can be drawn multiple times – e.g. 999999.
How do I fill out an Austrian Lotto bet?
Filling out an Austrian Lotto ticket is easy – even if you have never played the lottery before. Inside the ticket area you’ll see a grid of boxes, each representing one of the 45 numbers you can choose. Simply tick the boxes to pick your six numbers.
Quick Pick Feature: Alternatively you can click on the Quick Pick box (Quick +1) which will automatically selects your numbers.
Either way a manual or quickpick 6-number bet will cost you US$1.40.
Combo Feature: If you select more than six numbers you will automatically trigger the Combo feature, also known as a system bet. Picking extra numbers will increase your ticket price. Playing with additional numbers in multiple combinations, however, will also increase your chances of winning.
The Joker Game: By opting to play the add-on Joker game you have yet another opportunity to get rich. Six numbers from zero to nine are drawn from the drum. Each time a number is drawn it is then placed back into the drum, theoretically allowing the same number to be drawn an additional five times.
Unlike the regular game you cannot select specific numbers for the Joker game because, in Austria, the Joker draw corresponds to the serial number on your actual lottery ticket. In Lottoland these numbers are pre-picked automatically using the same numerical structure. Unlike when you play with an actual ticket, however, with Lottoland you also have the option of clicking the refresh button (the circling arrow icon) next to your numbers to generate a new number sequence. Feel free to do this as many times as you wish until you have a sequence you would like to play with. You can also select up to three different Joker number sequences. Each Joker selection costs US$1.70 extra.
Draw Options: The Austrian Lotto and Joker draws take place every Wednesday at 17:48 UK time and Sundays at 18:15 UK time. Set the draws you wish to play here – Wednesday, Sunday or both days.
Duration Options: The Duration options allow you to select how many games you wish to play – from a single game to multiple games up to a year in advance. The Sub (subscription) option lets you play these games indefinitely (unless you cancel). So, if you select to play for two weeks, you will play for two weeks. If you check the Subscription box, however, you will bet until you cancel your subscription and be billed every two weeks.
Finally, you have the JackpotHunt feature. This allows you to play until a given jackpot is won.
In the Participation section, meanwhile, you can select specific times when you wish to play, for example from a given date you might decide to only play when the jackpot is €5 million or over (US$ equivalent).
Whichever option you choose, as a Lottoland player, you will be automatically notified by email of your transaction and will then subsequently be sent an email with each draw’s results. You will also be sent an email detailing any wins and the amount that has been credited to your Lottoland account.
What is the Joker number and how is it determined?
The Joker number is part of the special Joker bonus game. It is composed of six numbers from a range of 0 to 9.
If you play with an actual Austrian Lotto ticket the Joker number sequence corresponds to your ticket’s six-digit serial number. This is why you cannot pick each number individually as with the regular game.
With Lottoland the numbers are generated automatically, however you do have the option to change these numbers by clicking the Refresh button on the right hand side of your Joker numbers. You can generate as many new Joker numbers as you wish until you land a sequence you are happy with, and you can choose up to three different number sequences at a time.
To win the Joker game you need to have the correct numbers in the correct sequence.
The top tier prize is awarded if you get all six numbers in a row. The second tier prize is awarded when you have the last five numbers in a row, the fourth prize for when you have the last four numbers in a row and so on. The last prize is therefore awarded if you have guessed the final number correctly, where the odds of winning are 1:16
What Interval should I choose?
Whichever one suits you best. You can select subscriptions from just one week to 52 weeks or alternatively just go after the big game jackpots with our JackpotHunt feature.
What is a Subscription?
A Subscription ensures you don’t miss any draws and you can instead keep on playing each draw until you decide to cancel. The period you select will therefore determine your billing cycle.
What does "Participation: When jackpot is" mean?
This allows you to only play when the jackpot is a set amount. So if you choose US$4 million, you will only play draws when the jackpot is at a minimum of US$4 million.
Can I play a future draw?
Of course! Just select your numbers as usual then select the date from the dropdown menu in the Participation section to select the draw date you wish to play. This is ideal if you wish to play upcoming weekend draws in advance and you know you’re going to be away from your computer at the time.
What are the prize tiers for the Austrian Lotto?
There are eight prize tiers for the Austrian Lotto, the first being the jackpot. Please see our question on prize odds above for the full breakdown of prize requirements.
Is the payout guaranteed? How do I know?
At Lottoland we can guarantee you will be paid out on your winnings - regardless of the jackpot amount.At Lottoland you bet on the outcome of the official draw. For all intents and purposes you will have the exact same customer experience as if you were playing the official lottery. The key difference is that we take your bet and we pay you if you win. We are able to achieve this in two ways.
For smaller prize tier payments we make the payment directly from the fund we have from the total ticket sales.
In order for us to make the larger prize tier payments we take out insurance policies to cover the eventuality of a Jackpot win or a substantial payout on the Lotto ticket. Part of the Lotto ticket price you pay goes towards the payment of this policy.
We are registered with and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission, the Gibraltar Gambling Commission, and the Revenue Commissioners in Ireland. In order for us to retain these licences we have to prove that we are able to make the required payouts to our players should they win and that we have the correct procedures in place to guarantee this.
