Swiss Lotto: rules of the game and frequently asked questions
How Swiss Lotto is played, how the prize tiers work and what this site offers, in brief. Only the operator's official rules are binding.
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Rules of the game
How is Swiss Lotto played?
Swiss Lotto is Switzerland's number lottery, run by Swisslos (German- and Italian-speaking Switzerland) and Loterie Romande (French-speaking Switzerland), drawn every Wednesday and Saturday. Since 12 January 2013, 6 numbers are drawn from 42, plus a Lucky Number from 1 to 6 that you choose yourself. One line costs CHF 2.50. Eight prize tiers: the jackpot goes to 6 matches + Lucky Number, 6 matches without the Lucky Number share CHF 1 million, and 5 matches without it pay a fixed CHF 1,000. Data: swisslos.ch (official winning numbers and prizes) since 2013. No guarantee.
How does the Lucky Number work?
The Lucky Number (1 to 6) is drawn separately; you choose it yourself on the play slip.
Winning
What are the odds of winning?
The chance of the top tier (6 matches + Lucky Number) is 1 in 31.474.716; the chance of winning anything is about 1 in 34. All tiers with their exact probability are on the Odds page.