Lotto 6/45 Guide
Lotto 6/45 is South Korea's representative lottery where you pick 6 numbers from 1 to 45. Prizes are awarded based on how many numbers match the official draw results held every Saturday.
✨ How to Use Generator
- Include Numbers: Pick up to 5 numbers you definitely want in your set.
- Exclude Numbers: Select numbers you want to keep out of the generated sets.
- Generate Luck: Click to get the best random combinations based on your rules.
📋 How to Buy
- Offline: Purchase with cash at authorized retailers (convenience stores, lottery shops).
- Online: Available on the official DongHang Lottery website after depositing funds.
- Sales Hours: 6:00 AM to Midnight daily. Sales close at 8:00 PM on Saturdays (Draw Day).
💰 Winning Ranks & Probabilities
| Rank | Condition | Prize Pool | Probability | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Match all 6 | 75% of remaining | 1 / 8,145,060 | 0.000012% |
| 2nd | Match 5 + Bonus | 12.5% of remaining | 1 / 1,357,510 | 0.000074% |
| 3rd | Match 5 | 12.5% of remaining | 1 / 35,724 | 0.0028% |
| 4th | Match 4 | Fixed 50,000 KRW | 1 / 733 | 0.136% |
| 5th | Match 3 | Fixed 5,000 KRW | 1 / 45 | 2.22% |
※ 1st-3rd prizes are calculated after subtracting fixed 4th/5th prizes from 50% of total sales.
💰 Rollover & Deadlines
- Rollover: If there's no 1st prize winner, the pool carries over to the next draw (up to 3 consecutive times).
- Deadlines: Prizes must be claimed within 1 year from the draw date.
❓ Tips for Checking Your Ticket
The fastest way to find out if you won is by **scanning the QR code** on your ticket with a smartphone. It takes you directly to the results page where you can see your ranking instantly. If you enjoy the suspense, you can watch the live draw every Saturday at 8:35 PM KST on MBC. Alternatively, check the official DongHang Lottery website or mobile app to view the latest winning numbers.
💡 Claiming Prizes & Taxation
Where should I go to claim?
- For the massive 1st Prize, you must visit the NongHyup Bank Head Office. Don't forget your photo ID and the physical ticket!
- 2nd and 3rd Prizes can be claimed at any NongHyup Bank branch nationwide.
- 4th (50,000 KRW) and 5th (5,000 KRW) prizes can be redeemed for cash or new tickets at any local lottery shop.
How much is the tax?
- Prizes under 2 million KRW are tax-free.
- Between 2 million and 300 million KRW, a 22% tax is applied at the source.
- For jackpots over 300 million KRW, the tax rate is 33%.
⚠️ Essential Precautions
Keep these rules in mind for a safe lottery experience:
- Minors under the age of 19 are strictly prohibited from purchasing tickets.
- There is a 100,000 KRW purchase limit per person per visit at physical stores.
- Online purchases are capped at 5,000 KRW per draw to encourage healthy habits.
- Once a ticket is issued, it cannot be refunded, so double-check your numbers!
- Prizes must be claimed within 1 year. Any unclaimed funds go to the public lottery fund.
- Lost or stolen tickets cannot be replaced. However, if a ticket is only damaged, you may still claim the prize if over 50% is intact and readable.