Prize tiers
What are the odds for every Lotto America prize?
Lotto America draws five white balls and one Star Ball. There are 9 ways to win. The odds below are calculated exactly from the number pools and match the official prize chart.
- Jackpot odds
- 1 in 25,989,600
- Prize tiers
- 9
- Overall odds
- 1 in 9.63
| Tier | Match | Prize | Odds of Winning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackpot | 5 + Star Ball | Jackpot | 1 in 25,989,600 |
| Tier 2 | 5 white balls | $20,000 | 1 in 2,887,733.33 |
| Tier 3 | 4 + Star Ball | $1,000 | 1 in 110,594.04 |
| Tier 4 | 4 white balls | $100 | 1 in 12,288.23 |
| Tier 5 | 3 + Star Ball | $20 | 1 in 2,404.22 |
| Tier 6 | 3 white balls | $5 | 1 in 267.14 |
| Tier 7 | 2 + Star Ball | $5 | 1 in 160.28 |
| Tier 8 | 1 + Star Ball | $2 | 1 in 29.14 |
| Tier 9 | Star Ball only | $2 | 1 in 16.94 |
The All Star Bonus ($1 per play) multiplies non-jackpot prizes but does not change the odds of matching numbers.
More tickets
Do more tickets improve your Lotto America odds?
Each different line covers one more combination, so 100 lines are about 100 times as likely to hit the jackpot as one line. The chance is still tiny, and the cost grows just as fast.
| Lines played | Cost | Jackpot odds | Chance of any prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1 | 1 in 25,989,600 | 10.38% |
| 5 | $5 | 1 in 5,197,920 | 42.20% |
| 10 | $10 | 1 in 2,598,960 | 66.59% |
| 50 | $50 | 1 in 519,792 | 99.58% |
| 100 | $100 | 1 in 259,896 | > 99.99% |
| 1,000 | $1,000 | 1 in 25,989.60 | > 99.99% |
- Jackpot chance
- 1 in 1,299,480
- < 0.0001%
- Chance of any prize
- 88.84%
- Cost per drawing
- $20
Assumes every line is a different combination. Duplicate lines add cost without adding coverage.
Odds history
Have the Lotto America odds changed?
The current 1 in 25,989,600 jackpot odds come from the game's present number pools. Here is how the format got here.
November 2017
Lotto America relaunched as a $1 game with 5 from 1-52 plus a Star Ball from 1-10, giving jackpot odds of 1 in 25,989,600.
Compare
How do Lotto America odds compare with other multistate games?
Jackpot odds and overall odds for each national game, per play. Lower numbers mean better chances.
| Game | Price | Jackpot odds | Any prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powerball | $2 | 1 in 292,201,338 | 1 in 24.87 |
| Mega Millions | $5 | 1 in 290,472,336 | 1 in 23.07 |
| Millionaire for Life | $5 | 1 in 22,910,580 | 1 in 8.47 |
| Lotto America | $1 | 1 in 25,989,600 | 1 in 9.63 |
Compare every U.S. game in the lottery odds guide or run your own numbers in the lottery odds calculator.
Lotto America Odds FAQ
Short answers about Lotto America jackpot odds, prize odds, Quick Picks, and buying more tickets.
What are the odds of winning the Lotto America jackpot?
The odds of winning the Lotto America jackpot are 1 in 25,989,600 for each $1 play. You must match all five white balls and the Star Ball.
What are the odds of winning any Lotto America prize?
The overall odds of winning any Lotto America prize are 1 in 9.63. Most of those wins are the smallest prizes, so the overall odds say little about your chance of a large payout.
Does buying more Lotto America tickets improve my odds?
Each different line adds one more combination. With 100 different lines your jackpot chance is about 1 in 259,896, which is still a long shot and costs $100 per drawing.
Do Quick Picks have better Lotto America odds than choosing my own numbers?
No. Every valid combination has exactly the same odds. Quick Picks can reduce the chance of sharing a jackpot because they avoid popular patterns like birthdays, but they do not make a win more likely.
Does playing the same Lotto America numbers every draw help?
No. Each drawing is independent, so a combination that has never been drawn is no more "due" than one drawn last week. Playing the same numbers only changes convenience.
What are the odds of matching just the Star Ball?
Matching only the Star Ball has odds of 1 in 16.94 and pays $2.
Does the Lotto America add-on change the odds?
The All Star Bonus ($1 per play) multiplies non-jackpot prizes but does not change the odds of matching numbers.
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