Chances of winning

Understanding the odds of winning the lottery is a key element of a responsible approach to this topic. On this page, we explain in detail how the odds of winning are calculated, what combinatorics is in the context of the lottery, how the odds differ depending on the type of game, and what factors influence the prize pool

What is a “chance of winning”?

The chance of winning the lottery is the mathematical probability that the numbers or combinations you select will match the winning numbers in a particular draw. This probability is usually expressed as a fraction (for example, 1 in 8,145,060), which shows how rare the winning combination is

The more possible unique combinations there are, the lower the chance of winning the main prize

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How are the odds calculated?

The odds of winning depend on the draw formula: how many numbers must be selected and from what range. For example:

C(n, k) = n! / (k!(n-k)!)
In our example: C(45, 6) = 8,145,060
Therefore, the chance of randomly guessing all 6 numbers is 1 in 8,145,060

Do other players affect your odds?

No. The chance of winning the main prize is a mathematical value that does not change depending on the number of participants. However, the number of participants may affect the size of the prize if the prize pool is divided between several winners

How are winnings determined?

Fixed winnings

A predetermined amount of winnings for each category (for example, 100 for 4 correct numbers).(Our website does not provide monetary values, only examples of structures.)

Percentage winnings

The prize fund is distributed as a percentage between the winning categories (for example, 40% for the main prize, 30% for the second level, etc.)

Accumulating jackpots

For example, if the main prize is not won, it is carried over to the next draw and accumulates. This is how large winnings are formed in international lotteries

Why are the odds so low?

Lotteries are designed as stochastic (random) systems, where all combinations have the same probability

The large number of possible combinations results in a low probability of winning, especially in the higher prize categories

This guarantees the randomness and fairness of the draws, but at the same time makes winning a very unlikely event

The chance of winning the lottery is always very low, regardless of the type of game. All calculations are based on combinatorics, and no strategy guarantees success.
We recommend treating participation in lotteries (if you do participate) as entertainment, not as an investment or a way to make money

What to remember

There is no system that increases your chances of winning

The frequency of play does not affect the probability of winning

All combinations are equally likely, even those that seem “illogical”

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