How to Bet on the Irish Lottery Online

Running since 1988, the Lotto is still Ireland's most popular lottery game, and remains a firm favourite at Lottoland with people from all around the world as well. Maybe it's been a while since you've bet on the game and need a refresher, or perhaps you've never tried the Irish Lotto before in your life and you're wondering how it works.

Whichever description suits you best you'll find all the details you need here. Be sure to also check out our article on Irish Lotto odds to find out how it compares to other international lotteries.

How to Bet on The Irish Lotto Online

The Irish lotto rules are very simple: just pick six numbers from a range of 1 to 47 and if you manage to guess all six correctly you'll win the jackpot. It costs just €2 to place a bet on the main draw, plus an additional €1 to add the bonus Lotto +1 and Lotto +2 draws.

A bonus ball is also drawn which affects four of the eight available prize tiers. The Irish Lotto draws are held every Wednesday and Saturday at 8pm so you've got two chances per week to win. Finally, for just an extra euro, you can also add the Lotto +1 & +2 games giving you two extra chances to win big.

Here's our step-by-step guide on how to bet on the Irish Lotto online:

1. Log in to your Lottoland account.

2. Go to the Irish Lotto page.

3. Choose 6 numbers either manually or by random selection for €2.

4. Tick to bet on the Lotto 1 & 2 games for €1 extra, if you wish.

5. Click 'Submit' and fund your account (if required).

6. Your account will be automatically credited should you win any money.

How To Win The Irish Lotto

Consistency is key – the odds against winning the Lotto are quite high, but the more times you bet the more chances you have to win. The Lotto is drawn per week, which also has the advantage of creating large jackpots as they roll over quickly. 

Of course, your best chance of winning while ensuring that your wins aren't shared comes from using quick picks. This way you get completely random numbers that are far less likely to be shared with other people.

This also has the added bonus of being much quicker and convenient – just press the Quick+1 button and you're good to go!

One of the most popular features of the Irish Lotto is the two bonus games which you can bet on for just a euro. Trying your luck on the bonus Lotto Plus 1 and 2 games also increase your chances of winning – obviously the prize on offer is not as large as in the main game, but then a windfall of a few hundred thousand is not to be sneezed at either. Here's how those Lotto Plus game prize tiers break down:

Irish Lotto: Extra Features with Lottoland

Now you know you can pick more than just six numbers, right?

Well you can if you bet with Lottoland. We let you pick up to seven extra numbers in what's known as a "system bet". Basically up to thirteen numbers can be picked and all those numbers are entered on your behalf, in multiple combinations – think of it like having a big stack of lottery tickets instead of just one. Of course this means the option is more expensive, but it does give you a much better chance of winning a prize.  

Plus don't forget Lottoland's Double Jackpot feature, allowing you to bet for twice the amount of the current jackpot. 

Now is the perfect moment to try out what you've learned – currently the Lotto jackpot is worth €7 million so why not try your luck today?