Lottery Ticket Checker: Check Numbers by Game and Date
Lottery Ticket Checker
Compare one draw-game ticket line with the result for the game, market, date, and session you choose. Lottery Valley checks the numbers you enter; the official lottery still validates the ticket and prize.
Choose the market, game, and draw date printed on your ticket
Enter one play line and keep bonus numbers separate
Check the right drawing before you enter numbers
Start with the printed ticket, not the latest result you see online. The checker works best when the market, game, draw date, session, and play line all match the ticket in your hand.
Choose the state or market where the ticket was bought.
Select the exact game name, such as Powerball, Mega Millions, EuroMillions, Lotto Max, Oz Lotto, NZ Lotto, Ultra Lotto 6/58, or South Africa PowerBall.
Use the draw date printed on the ticket. If the ticket has a draw number or session, use that detail too.
Enter one play line at a time. Do not combine numbers from two lines or boards.
Put Powerballs, Mega Balls, Lucky Stars, Thunderballs, Grand Numbers, and similar bonus picks in the separate fields shown by the checker.
Lottery Valley is a manual draw-game number checker. It does not scan ticket barcodes, read photos, check scratch-offs, or validate the physical ticket.
What your ticket checker result means
The result tells you how the numbers you entered compare with the stored result for the game and drawing you selected. It is a useful number check, not a claim decision.
Use official lottery validation before claiming any prize
Result you see
What it means
What to do next
No match
The entered line did not match the selected drawing in the way that game requires.
Recheck the game, date, session, play line, and bonus field before discarding the ticket.
Partial match
Some main numbers or bonus picks matched, but the prize meaning depends on that game's rules.
Compare the match with the official prize chart if you need the exact tier.
Possible match
Your entered numbers line up with the selected result in a way that may matter for the ticket.
Keep the ticket safe and verify it with the official lottery, app, retailer, or claim center.
Swipe sideways to compare all columns.
Prize amounts can depend on multipliers, add-ons, pari-mutuel payouts, jackpot sharing, ticket status, and local claim rules. The official lottery must validate the ticket and prize.
Old tickets and multi-draw tickets
You can check an old ticket when Lottery Valley has the past result for that game and draw date. Use the draw date on the ticket, not the purchase date unless they are the same.
For a multi-draw ticket, treat each drawing as a separate check:
Choose the first draw date covered by the ticket.
Enter one play line and check it.
Move to the next draw date on the ticket.
Repeat the check for each line and each covered drawing.
The same numbers can miss on one drawing and match on another. If an old result is missing, or if the ticket appears to match, compare it with the official lottery archive before making a claim decision. Claim windows vary by game and location.
When order, bonus balls, and sessions matter
Lottery tickets do not all work the same way. The selected game controls whether the checker treats your numbers as an unordered group, a separate bonus-ball entry, an ordered sequence, or a specific daily session.
Main numbers that match in any order
For games such as Powerball, Mega Millions, Lotto Max, Oz Lotto, Daily Lotto, and many state Lotto or Cash games, the main numbers usually match as a group. If your ticket line has 4, 12, 22, 36, and 41, those main numbers usually still match if the drawing prints them in a different order.
This does not mean you can mix play lines. A Powerball ticket with three matching numbers on line A and two matching numbers on line B is not the same as one five-number line.
Bonus picks that need their own field
Bonus picks come from a separate pool. The red Powerball, gold Mega Ball, EuroMillions Lucky Stars, Daily Grand Grand Number, and Thunderball should be entered in the bonus fields shown by the checker.
A bonus pick normally cannot replace a missing main number. For example, a Mega Ball match is different from matching one of the five main Mega Millions numbers.
Games where order or session changes the result
Some games depend on the exact sequence or drawing session. New Zealand Strike is order-based, so the sequence matters. Philippine 2D, 3D, 4D, and 6D games are positional, and 2D or 3D tickets may be tied to a 2PM, 5PM, or 9PM session.
If a Philippine 3D ticket was for the 5PM draw, checking only the date is not enough. Choose the 5PM version of the game before entering the digits.
Add-ons and secondary drawings
Some ticket features change the prize amount or create a separate drawing. Power Play, Double Play, Mega Millions multipliers, Lotto Plus, Xtra, HotPicks, Keno, and similar options may need official review or a separate supported checker entry.
First check the base game and draw date. Then use the official lottery's rules or app for any add-on, multiplier, secondary drawing, or ticket feature that is not shown in the checker.
Which games and markets are supported
Lottery Valley supports selected draw games from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, and South Africa.
That includes major games such as Powerball and Mega Millions, plus supported games such as EuroMillions, UK Thunderball, Lotto Max, Lotto 6/49, Daily Grand, Australia Powerball, Oz Lotto, Saturday Lotto, NZ Lotto, NZ Strike, NZ Bullseye, Ultra Lotto 6/58, Grand Lotto 6/55, South Africa Lotto, Daily Lotto, and South Africa PowerBall.
Some names repeat across countries. Powerball in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa are separate games with different number fields, so choose the correct market before choosing the game.
Manual checker, official app, or retailer?
These options answer different questions. Use the manual checker when you want to compare numbers. Use the official lottery or retailer when the physical ticket itself needs to be checked.
Option
Best for
Does not replace
Lottery Valley
Comparing one supported draw-game play line with the selected result in a browser.
Barcode scans, ticket status, prize payment, or claim approval.
Official lottery app or website
Scanning eligible tickets, checking account tickets, reading official prize charts, and reviewing local rules.
A retailer or claim center when the physical ticket must be presented.
Retailer or claim center
Validating the physical ticket and giving official claim instructions.
A quick at-home number comparison across multiple supported Lottery Valley markets.
Swipe sideways to compare all columns.
How Lottery Valley compares your numbers
Lottery Valley compares the numbers you enter with the result stored for the selected game and drawing. The check uses the game, market, draw date, and session you choose, then separates main numbers from bonus picks where the game requires it.
The checker is useful when you want a fast manual comparison without installing several lottery apps or creating an account. You do not need to enter your name, address, email, payment details, or ticket barcode to compare numbers.
If the result looks unexpected, check the ticket again against these details:
exact game name and market;
printed draw date, draw number, or session;
one play line at a time;
main numbers and bonus picks in the correct fields;
any add-on or secondary drawing printed on the ticket.
Before relying on a possible match, use the official lottery record for the place where the ticket was bought.
Lottery Ticket Checker FAQ
Quick answers about draw dates, old tickets, bonus numbers, barcode scanning, and what to do after a possible match.
Is Lottery Valley an official lottery ticket checker?
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No. Lottery Valley manually compares the numbers you enter with the result for the game and drawing you choose. The official lottery, app, retailer, or claim center validates the physical ticket, prize, deadline, and claim.
What date should I use when checking a ticket?
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Use the draw date printed on the ticket. If the ticket was bought for several drawings, check each drawing separately.
Can I check an old lottery ticket online?
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Yes, when Lottery Valley has the past result for that game and draw date. Use the draw date printed on the ticket, check each covered draw separately, and confirm any possible match with the official lottery archive.
Can I check a multi-draw ticket?
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Yes. Treat each drawing as its own check. The same play line can miss on one date and match on another.
Do main numbers need to be in order?
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For games such as Powerball, Mega Millions, Lotto Max, Oz Lotto, and many Lotto games, the main numbers usually match in any order. Ordered, digit, and session-based games can work differently.
Why do bonus numbers need their own field?
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Bonus picks come from a separate field or number pool. A Powerball, Mega Ball, Lucky Star, Grand Number, Thunderball, or similar pick should not be entered as a main number.
Can this checker scan a barcode, photo, or scratch-off?
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No. This page is for manual draw-game number comparison. Use the official lottery app, retailer terminal, or operator guidance for barcode scans, account-ticket checks, scratch-offs, and claim validation.
What should I do if my numbers match?
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Keep the ticket safe and check it through the official lottery, an authorized retailer, or the claim instructions for the place where the ticket was bought before relying on a prize amount or deadline.
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