It also creates a new prize tier for players who have matched two of the first six numbers drawn plus the Bonus Number (a $3 prize). For example, the prize for matching five numbers without the Bonus Number is $1,500, while the prize for matching five of the first six numbers drawn plus the Bonus Number is $25,000. Players do not pick the Bonus Number, so it is not printed on a ticket.Ī: The Bonus Number gives players, who have matched five, four, three, or two of the six numbers they selected, a chance to win even better prizes.
The Bonus Number is the seventh number generated at the time of the drawing from the pool of 40 numbers. This is the same for all entries, whether for one drawing or playing weeks in advance. Q: Why don’t I need to choose a Bonus Number when buying my ticket?Ī: When players purchase a LOTTO ticket, they will have six numbers on their ticket. Players will match the Bonus Number against one of the six numbers on their ticket. A: The Bonus Number is the seventh number drawn from the same pool of 40 numbers.
