How to play the Set for Life game

  

The Set for Life game is a game of chance where 7 winning numbers are selected from a lottery draw of 1 – 44 numbers, every night of the week.




To win Division 1 you need to match all 7 winning numbers in a single game.



   

   

   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Steps to create an entry

You can play a Set for Life entry online, via The Lott app or in-store. Follow the steps below to learn more.

1. Go to the Set for Life Play page and choose how you want to play:
Playing a QuickPick is the easiest way to play, where the number of games you play is fixed and your numbers are randomly generated. Other ways to play include playing a marked entry. See Ways to Play for more information.

2. Choose your numbers:
For a standard marked entry, choose 7 numbers from 1 to 44 in a single game panel or use the autofill option.

3. Purchase your entry:
Add the entry to your cart, complete the checkout process and you are ready to watch the draw.

4. Playing in-store?:
Ask your Retailer for a Set for Life QuickPick or select your own numbers on a marked coupon. Your friendly Retailer can help you with all the different entry types available in-store.

   

 
   


How to win the Set for Life game

To win Division 1 you need to match all 7 winning numbers in a single game.

However, you can win a prize with as little as 3 winning numbers plus 1 supplementary number. For a complete prize list see the latest draw results.


Winning combinations

Division 1
7 winning numbers
Odds of winning (based on 1 standard game) are 38,320,568:1
Division 2
6 winning numbers + 1 supplementary
Odds of winning (based on 1 standard game) are 2,737,184:1
Division 3
6 winning numbers
Odds of winning (based on 1 standard game) are 156,411:1
Division 4
5 winning numbers + 1 supplementary
Odds of winning (based on 1 standard game) are 25,702:1
Division 5
5 winning numbers
Odds of winning (based on 1 standard game) are 3,067:1
Division 6
4 winning numbers + 1 supplementary
Odds of winning (based on 1 standard game) are 894:1
Division 7
4 winning numbers
Odds of winning (based on 1 standard game) are 167:1
Division 8
3 winning numbers + 1 supplementary
Odds of winning (based on 1 standard game) are 80:1

   


 Set for Life Winners

What days are they winning, where are they winning and how much has each Set for Life First Prize winner received? Read more.

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 Ways to Play

There are many ways to play the Set for Life game. To play a standard entry you need to select 7 numbers (from 1 to 44) in each game.
 

1. Standard entries

You can choose to play a QuickPick or a Marked entry.

A QuickPick entry is the easiest way to play, choose how many games you’d like to play and the numbers are randomly generated for you.

A Marked entry lets you choose how many games you would like to play (minimum 2), plus you can select the numbers that are meaningful to you, and even save them as a Favourite to play again next time. You can play up to 4 games by marking a coupon in-store, or up to 50 games when creating your own entry online or through The Lott app. 

2. Advance Entries

Once you’ve selected your Set for Life entry type, you can choose how long you’d like to play for. If you're planning a holiday or don’t have time to buy a ticket online or in-store you can plan ahead and schedule your entry with an Advance entry, Multi-week entry or set-up a Subscription.

  • An Advance entry allows you to play the Set for Life game in a future draw, up to 10 weeks in advance. Learn more about Advance entries.
  • A Multi-week entry entry lets you play your entry across multiple draws. You can choose to play up to 10 consecutive Set for Life draws. Learn more about Multi-week entries.
  • A Subscription entry entry allows you to automatically enter every Set for Life draw and are a great way to ensure you never miss a draw. Learn more about Subscription entries.
     
   
   
   

Set for Life ticket price

  • Play from $9.45 for 2 games for 7 draws over 7 days.
     

 

 Draw time

The Set for Life draw closes at 9:00pm AEST (10:00pm AEDT) every night.


How do I check my Set for Life ticket?

1. Check your tickets online:
All the latest draw results can be found right here on The Lott website and are updated right after the draw has taken place. You can also check tickets you purchased in-store to see if you’re a winner as well as search previous draw results.

2. Check your tickets in-store:
Visit The Lott nearest to you to find out if your ticket is a winner. You can check your lottery and Instant Scratch-Its tickets using the self-service checker in-store, or your friendly retailer can check them for you at the counter. For smaller prizes retailers can also pay out your winnings on the spot!

3. Get lotto results straight to your inbox:

If you have an online account with The Lott you can subscribe to results emails for all of our lottery games within the My Settings section of your account. Not already a member? Join today.

4. Scan your ticket with The Lott app:
Access lotto results anywhere, anytime with The Lott app for iOS and Android.

  • Stay up-to-date on the next draw jackpot amounts and recent dividends
  • Scan your tickets purchased in-store to see if you're a winner
  • Locate The Lott store nearest to you.
   


How do I claim my Set for Life prize?

You can claim your Set for Life prize online or in-store depending on the prize amount and where you purchased your ticket.

If you buy online, your prize will be paid automatically into your account. Read more details on how to claim your prize.

For tickets purchased in-store you can claim your prize in a retail outlet up to $1,500, or anywhere and anytime online through Check my Ticket up to $100,000. For all other prizes, you will need to complete a Prize Claim Form and claim at the Tatts Lotteries Head Office.

For Division 1 wins, the prize money will be deposited directly into your online lottery account after a two-week provisional period has elapsed. We'll also call you personally with the good news!

Check out our Claiming Prizes page for more information on how to claim your Set for Life prize.

   
   
   

  Game Rules

View the official Set for Life Game Rules in conjunction with the General Lotteries Rule. You can also view the full breakdown of the prize pool distribution here.