Lottery Odds Calculator
Odds of matching all numbers in a lottery draw.
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Results
- Total combinations
- 13,983,816
- Odds of jackpot
- 1 in 13,983,816
- Probability
- 7.151e-6%
Quick answer
The odds of matching all drawn numbers equal 1 in C(pool, drawn), the total number of equally likely combinations.
odds = 1 / C(pool, drawn)
How to use the Lottery Odds Calculator
- 1Enter the total pool of numbers to choose from.
- 2Enter how many numbers are drawn for a winning ticket.
- 3The odds are 1 divided by the total number of equally likely combinations.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Number pool size49
- Numbers drawn6
Results
- Total combinations13,983,816
- Odds of jackpot1 in 13,983,816
- Probability7.151e-6%
Frequently asked questions
Does buying more tickets help?
Yes proportionally — 10 tickets give 10 times the chance, but the odds remain extremely long.
What about bonus numbers?
This tool covers the base combination; a separate bonus ball multiplies the odds further.
About this calculator
- Built and reviewed by James Whitfield · How we build and test calculators
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