How to Play - Australian Lottery Guide

Your Complete Playing Guide

Follow these simple steps to start your lottery journey with Double Tickets

Choose Payment Method

Add your preferred payment method to your account. We accept major credit cards, debit cards, and secure online banking. All transactions are encrypted and protected.

Multiple payment options
256-bit SSL encryption
Instant payment processing

Select Your Numbers

Choose your lucky numbers or use our Quick Pick feature for random selection. Each game has different number ranges and selection requirements.

Manual number selection
Quick Pick random option
Multiple ticket purchases

Get Results & Win

Receive instant notifications about draw results and any prizes won. Winners are contacted immediately with prize claim instructions and secure payout processes.

Instant result notifications
Automatic prize detection
Secure prize payments

Available Lottery Games

Double Tickets offers three main types of lottery games, each with unique features and prize structures.

Scratch Cards

Weekly Draws

PowerBall

Instant Scratch Cards

Digital scratch cards with immediate results. Simply purchase a card and scratch to reveal if you've won instantly.

Price Range: $2 - $20 per card

Max Prize: Up to $50,000

Results: Instant

Weekly Lotto Draws

Traditional lottery draws held every Saturday evening. Choose 6 numbers from 1-45 and match to win prizes.

Ticket Price: $1.40 per game

Draw Day: Saturday 8:30 PM

Jackpot: Minimum $4 million

PowerBall Special

Premium lottery with enhanced prize tiers. Choose 7 numbers from 1-35 plus 1 PowerBall from 1-20.

Ticket Price: $1.50 per game

Draw Day: Thursday 8:30 PM

Jackpot: Minimum $8 million

Prize Structure & Payouts

Understanding how prizes work and how to claim your winnings

Division 1

$4M+

Match all 6 numbers in Saturday Lotto or 7+PowerBall in PowerBall games

Odds: 1 in 8,145,060

Division 2-6

$25-$2,500

Match 3-5 numbers plus supplementary numbers for various prize tiers

Better odds: 1 in 85

Instant Wins

$2-$50K

Scratch card prizes with immediate payouts and various winning combinations

Varied odds per card

Safety & Fair Play

Double Tickets maintains the highest standards of security and fairness in all our lottery operations.

Certified Random Draws

All draws use certified random number generation systems audited by independent authorities.

Secure Transactions

All payments and personal data are protected with bank-level encryption and security protocols.

Licensed Operations

Full Victorian government licensing ensures compliance with all gambling regulations and player protection.

Important Playing Rules

Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older to participate in any lottery games.

Account Verification: Identity verification required before first withdrawal.

Ticket Deadline: Sales close 1 hour before scheduled draw times.

Prize Claims: Winners have 12 months to claim prizes from draw date.

Responsible Gaming: Set limits and play within your means at all times.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about playing lottery games on Double Tickets

How do I know if I've won?

You'll receive instant email and SMS notifications if you win any prize. All results are also available in your account dashboard immediately after each draw.

How are prizes paid out?

Prizes under $1,000 are automatically credited to your account. Larger prizes require identity verification and are paid via bank transfer within 5-7 business days.

When do draws take place?

Saturday Lotto draws occur every Saturday at 8:30 PM AEST. PowerBall draws are held every Thursday at 8:30 PM AEST. Scratch cards provide instant results.

Can I play on mobile devices?

Yes! Our platform is fully optimized for mobile devices. You can purchase tickets, check results, and manage your account from any smartphone or tablet.

Complete Guide

How to Play Australian Lottery Games