Lottery Odds Calculator

Calculate the probability of winning the lottery.

Lottery Configuration

Total Balls in Pool (n)

Balls Drawn (k)

Include Bonus Ball (e.g. Powerball)?

Common Presets

Winning Probabilities

Jackpot Probability (1 in ...)1 in 13,983,816

Win Percentage0.0000071511%

Total Combinations13,983,816

Visualizing 1 win (pixel) against 13,983,816 possibilities would require a screen approx. 7 times larger than 1080p.

Overview

This calculator determines the odds of winning a lottery jackpot based on the total number of balls and the number of balls drawn.

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Pro Tips

Standard 6/49 lotto: Pool = 49, Drawn = 6.
Powerball: Pool = 69, Drawn = 5, Bonus Pool = 26, Bonus Drawn = 1.
Mega Millions: Pool = 70, Drawn = 5, Bonus Pool = 25, Bonus Drawn = 1.

Fun Facts

"The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are roughly 1 in 292.2 million."
"You are statistically more likely to become a movie star than to win the jackpot."
"Approximately 70% of lottery winners end up broke within seven years."

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