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Austrian Lotto Overview
The Austrian Lottery, 6aus45, is Austria’s most popular event and the reasons are plain to see. For just R30 you can bet a millionaire-making event with exceptional winning odds that’s incredibly simple and fun to bet.
The event 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. *We are also introducing an extra draw on the second Friday of every month to boost your chances of winning! To bet simply pick six numbers from a range of 1 to 45.
The Wednesday event takes place at 18:45 and the Sunday event takes place at 19:15 and the extra Friday draw takes place at 18:30 SAST *(Keeping in mind the time difference from summer to winter times and vice versa). After the event 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 bet the additional Joker event.
How do I improve my chances of winning?
There’s plenty of ways to get the most from your Austrian Lotto bet. One of the most effective methods is to use a Combo, or system bet. When you check more than six numbers on your bet, 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 event will extend your chances of winning even further, by entering you into a secondary event 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 events 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 events.
In the bi-weekly Austrian Lotto event 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 event the Joker event 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 event 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?
Placing an Austrian Lotto bet is easy – even if you have never played the event before. Inside the betslip 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.
A manual or quickpick 6-number bet will cost you R30.
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 bet price. Playing with additional numbers in multiple combinations, however, will also increase your chances of winning.
The Joker: By opting to play the add-on Joker event 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 event you cannot select specific numbers because, in Austria, the Joker event corresponds to the serial number on an actual lottery ticket. In Lottoland these numbers are pre-picked 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 R34 extra.
Draw Options: The Austrian Lotto and Joker events take place every Wednesday at 18:45 and Sundays at 19:15. The extra Friday draw will take place at 18:30 CET time. Select the number of consecutive draws you want to participate in.
Duration Options: The Duration options allow you to select how many draws you wish to bet. The Sub (subscription) option lets you bet on these games indefinitely (unless you cancel). So, if you select to bet for two draws, you will bet for two draws. 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 PayoutHunt feature. This allows you to play until a given tier 1 payout is won.
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 event. 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 event.
With Lottoland the numbers are generated at random, 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 event 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 are the prize tiers for the Austrian Lotto?
There are eight prize tiers for the Austrian Lotto, the first being the tier 1 prize. Please see our question on prize odds above for the full breakdown of prize requirements.
How does DoublePayout work?
The DoublePayout option allows you to bet for twice the official Tier 1 Prize Money for double the price of the bet. Double your stake and stand a chance to win double the regular pay-out value.
How does Lotto Plus work?
Lotto Plus reuses your main game numbers for a second lottery draw, giving you a chance to win additional prizes when you match 3 or more numbers.For just R10 extra, you could win a supplementary payout that can climb into the hundreds of thousands; to boost your chances of a big win, simply tick the Lotto plus box underneath the main bet slip.
Is the payout guaranteed? How do I know?
At Lottoland we can guarantee you will be paid out on your winnings.Lottoland South Africa will pay-out winnings in line with the pay-out tables published by each individual operator for every single event. Our aim is to put the player in the same economic positions that they would have been , if they participated in the actual event and won any of the prize tiers or pay-out divisions . Please refer to our terms and conditions for more details on pay-out rules.
For smaller prize tier payments we make the payment directly from the fund we have from the total stakes collected.
In order for us to make the larger prize tier payments we take out insurance policies to cover the eventuality of a maximum payout win.
We are registered with and regulated by the Western Cape Racing and Gambling Board, under bookmaker license number 10185706-001 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.
