Learn To Play The Irish Lottery On Land or Online

The Irish Lottery is gaining popularity in Manchester. Some believe the Irish are just luckier, and some believe Manchester is quite fortunate. This article will explain the basics of playing the Irish Lottery online.

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You can also check the official Irish Lottery results here. So, let’s get started.

Manchester loves to play the lottery. They come in at number 8 on the list of luckiest cities for lottery wins. Maybe it’s just luck if there is such a thing, but there is another reason you have better chances of winning the Irish Lottery. The official UK Lotto uses 49 balls. But, only 45 balls are used in the Irish Lottery. The fewer balls in the lottery, the better the odds of winning.

General information about the Irish Lotto

• Does the Irish Lottery carry a big prize?

The prize for the Irish National Lottery can grow to massive numbers. It begins at €2 million, and if there is no winner, the prize rolls up until there is a winner.

• What days are the draws?

The draws are twice per week, on Wednesday and Saturday at 7.55 pm. The draws are aired live on RTE. You can view the results at the link above every Wednesday and Saturday after 9.15 pm.

• Sale closing times

Sales close at 7.45 pm precisely until 7.55 pm at retail agents and 7.40 pm online on the days of the draw.

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How To Play

In-Store (land-based)

• Purchase a playslip or ticket
• Select your own numbers
• Mark a playslip with six numbers (of your choice) in each panel
• Quick Pick Numbers
• Numbers are randomly selected for you by the computer system. You mark the “Quick Pick” box.

Online

1. Fill in a minimum of two lines on the ticket on your screen.

• Type in your numbers 1 to 47 OR
• Click the QP button for automatic Quick Pick numbers OR
• Select “My Last Ticket” if you've played before, OR
• Use the “My Favorite numbers” tab to choose from your list of “saved favorite numbers.” 2. Select or deselect Lotto Plus

3. Key in any “Advance Play” draws you want to play in one, two, four, or eight future draws.

4. Click Play Now. You'll be allowed to review the numbers before pressing the Purchase button.

5. You will receive an email to confirm your purchase

6. We’ll send a second email if you win.

Lotto Advance Play

You can play the National Irish Lotto up to 30-days in advance. Mark the Advance play box for how many advanced draws you want to play. You can choose up to eight draws. Your ticket will reflect the number of draws you are in and what dates apply. Advance draws wins are claimed the usual way.

Winnings

The prize values may vary dramatically depending on the number of winners and the amount accumulated in the prize pool for any particular draw.

Matched Numbers                                                Winnings

Match six numbers                                              Jackpot - minimum guaranteed €2 million

Match five numbers + bonus                               €100,000

Match five numbers                                             €1,5000

Match four numbers + bonus                               €150

Match four numbers                                             €50

Match three numbers + bonus                             €20

Match three numbers                                            €9

Match two numbers                                               €3 Daily Million Quick Pick Plus 2 lines

Another option

You can place bets on the Irish lottery online in the same way by setting up a free account and quick registration. When you bet online, the game is played the same, and it looks the same. The difference is that you are betting on the results of the game and not the National Lottery itself. The winning numbers are based on the national draw.

It is important that you use a site that is licensed and regulated by the proper authorities. They must have a good reputation, a secure location, and be fully insured. An online search of their corporate site should provide all the information you need.

A quality site will safely accept major credit cards and bank account transfers for funding your account. Additional funding options are listed. Winnings are deposited directly into the same account you set up.

The vendor should have all instructions for the game spelled out. You should be able to determine the odds and the amount of cash you will win easily. If you are confused, customer

service options must be available. These are industry minimums. You should not share your account information or allow anyone else to access your account. This is so the winnings are quickly deposited without question or concern.

Conclusion

Whether you bet on the National Irish Lottery or use the internet and bet on the lotto, this could be the day your numbers come in. Give the online option a try. It is fast and easy, and you can do it from anywhere.