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Aus. Mon & Wed Lotto
Lottery Overview & Statistics
Aus. Mon & Wed Lotto shares the identical 6/45 matrix and two-supplementary draw format as Saturday Lotto, with jackpot odds of 1 in 8,145,060. The principal structural distinction is draw frequency: two draws per week on Monday and Wednesday evenings provide players with twice the annual entry opportunities relative to Saturday Lotto's single weekly draw.
Administered by The Lott, Monday and Wednesday Lotto has operated since the mid-1980s. Division 1 minimum jackpots are lower than Saturday Lotto's guarantee, typically AUD 1 million, reflecting the higher draw frequency and correspondingly smaller guaranteed prize pool allocation per draw. Prize structures across Divisions 2-6 are identical in format to Saturday Lotto.
The increased draw cadence reduces expected rollover accumulation per draw, resulting in more frequent but typically smaller Division 1 payouts compared to Saturday Lotto. Statistical analysis indicates Monday/Wednesday draws produce Division 1 winners approximately twice as often per annum as equivalent-odds weekly formats.
Game Format & Rules
Mon & Wed Lotto gameplay is mechanically identical to Aus. Saturday Lotto: select six numbers from 1-45, with two supplementary numbers drawn from the remaining pool. Prize eligibility across six divisions mirrors the Saturday format precisely, including supplementary number utilisation in Divisions 2, 3, and 5.
Monday draw time is approximately 9:30 PM AEST with ticket sales closing at approximately 8:30 PM. Wednesday draw time is approximately 9:30 PM AEST with an identical sales cutoff. Online platforms may implement earlier cutoffs to allow processing time. Game panel pricing and system entry options match Saturday Lotto equivalents.
Players may purchase entries valid for both Monday and Wednesday draws simultaneously through multi-draw purchase options available on authorised platforms, reducing per-entry administration overhead for frequent participants.
Prize Structure & Odds Analysis
Prize division structure for Mon & Wed Lotto is identical in format to Saturday Lotto, with six divisions and equivalent supplementary number mechanics. Division 1 minimum guaranteed jackpot is AUD 1 million per draw, substantially below Saturday Lotto's AUD 4 million guarantee, reflecting the higher draw frequency and smaller per-draw prize pool allocation.
Fixed prizes in Divisions 4-6 match Saturday Lotto equivalents: Division 4 AUD 26.45 (4 main numbers), Division 5 AUD 14.65 (3 main + 1 supplementary), Division 6 AUD 11.55 (1-2 main + 2 supplementary). Overall any-prize odds of 1 in 144 are identical to Saturday Lotto. Jackpot odds of 1 in 8,145,060 are also identical.
The lower jackpot guarantee results in statistically more frequent Division 1 claims but smaller average payouts per jackpot winner. Players optimising for frequency of win events rather than maximum jackpot size may find the Monday/Wednesday format preferable.
Draw Schedule & Deadlines
Mon & Wed Lotto draws are conducted on Monday and Wednesday evenings at approximately 9:30 PM AEST (UTC+10). Ticket sales close approximately one hour prior to each draw, at around 8:30 PM AEST. Online platform cutoffs may be slightly earlier to accommodate processing requirements.
The combined annual draw count of 104 (52 Mondays + 52 Wednesdays) is subject to minor variation due to public holiday rescheduling, which is announced by The Lott in advance. Results are published immediately following each draw.
Multi-draw ticket options allow players to lock in entries for multiple consecutive Monday and/or Wednesday draws in a single transaction, providing continuity of participation without repeated purchase steps.
Cryptocurrency Ticket Purchases
Aus. Mon & Wed Lotto tickets are purchasable on this platform using Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and other supported cryptocurrencies, with conversion to fiat at the prevailing market rate at transaction confirmation time. No additional conversion fees apply beyond standard network costs.
Multi-draw crypto purchases covering multiple Monday and/or Wednesday draws are supported in a single transaction, with all entries registered against the official draw database. Prize settlements follow standard platform timelines in the player's selected cryptocurrency.
With two weekly draw cutoffs to consider, players using crypto for multi-draw purchases avoid repeated transaction overhead while maintaining continuous draw participation. Network congestion considerations apply equally to Monday and Wednesday purchase windows.
