{"id":67167,"date":"2026-10-20T09:51:49","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T06:51:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpcalc.com\/en\/?p=67167"},"modified":"2026-10-20T09:51:49","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T06:51:49","slug":"lottery-odds-calculator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpcalc.com\/en\/life\/lottery-odds-calculator\/","title":{"rendered":"Lottery Odds Calculator"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"not-prose calculator-box\" aria-labelledby=\"calculator-title\"><div class=\"flex items-baseline sm:items-center justify-between gap-2 sm:gap-3\"><div class=\"flex flex-col sm:flex-row sm:items-center gap-2\"><span class=\"icon icon-calculator text-primary-700! text-base! dark:text-primary-300!\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><h2 id=\"calculator-title\" class=\"text-lg font-display font-bold\">Calculate Jackpot Odds and Compare Payouts<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"calcdash-favorite group\">\n  <button type=\"button\" class=\"favorite\" id=\"favorite\" data-favorite-id=\"67167\" data-favorite-title=\"Lottery Odds\" data-favorite-url=\"https:\/\/wpcalc.com\/en\/life\/lottery-odds-calculator\/\" data-favorite-excerpt=\"Calculate jackpot odds and estimated waiting time for a lottery, or compare an advertised annuity jackpot with an estimated after-tax cash payout. Choose a lottery or enter custom pools, then set your ticket frequency or payout assumptions.\" aria-label=\"Add to Favorites\" data-favorite-icon=\"icon icon-wpcalc-dice\">\n    <span class=\"icon icon-shape-star-empty\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n  <\/button>\n  <div class=\"calcdash-favorite__tip\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n   <span class=\"favorite-tooltip\" id=\"favorite-tooltip\"><\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <span class=\"sr-only\" role=\"status\" id=\"favorite-status\"><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><form action=\"https:\/\/wpcalc.com\/en\/life\/lottery-odds-calculator\/\" method=\"POST\" class=\"calculator\" id=\"calculator-67167\" data-post=\"67167\"><fieldset class=\"fieldset-input is-2\"><legend class=\"sr-only\">Input Fields<\/legend><div class=\"field is-single\" id=\"input-1\"><label for=\"field-1\">Calculator section<\/label><div class=\"grid grid-cols-1\"><select id=\"field-1\" name=\"calculator_section\"><option value=\"odds\" selected>Lottery odds<\/option><option value=\"payout\">Lump sum vs annuity<\/option><\/select><svg class=\"pointer-events-none col-start-1 row-start-1 mr-2 size-5 self-center justify-self-end text-gray-500 sm:size-4\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\">\n              <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4.22 6.22a.75.75 0 0 1 1.06 0L8 8.94l2.72-2.72a.75.75 0 1 1 1.06 1.06l-3.25 3.25a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06 0L4.22 7.28a.75.75 0 0 1 0-1.06Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" \/>\n            <\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"field is-single\" id=\"input-2\"><label for=\"field-2\">Lottery<\/label><div class=\"grid grid-cols-1\"><select id=\"field-2\" name=\"lottery\"><option value=\"powerball\" selected>Powerball (5 of 69 + 1 of 26)<\/option><option value=\"mega\">Mega Millions (5 of 70 + 1 of 24)<\/option><option value=\"euro\">EuroMillions (5 of 50 + 2 of 12)<\/option><option value=\"uk\">UK Lotto (6 of 59)<\/option><option value=\"custom\">Custom<\/option><\/select><svg class=\"pointer-events-none col-start-1 row-start-1 mr-2 size-5 self-center justify-self-end text-gray-500 sm:size-4\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\">\n              <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4.22 6.22a.75.75 0 0 1 1.06 0L8 8.94l2.72-2.72a.75.75 0 1 1 1.06 1.06l-3.25 3.25a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06 0L4.22 7.28a.75.75 0 0 1 0-1.06Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" \/>\n            <\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-3\" hidden><label for=\"field-3\">Main pool size (N)<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"main_pool_size_n\" id=\"field-3\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"1\" max=\"200\" value=\"69\"\/><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-4\" hidden><label for=\"field-4\">Main numbers drawn (k)<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"main_numbers_drawn_k\" id=\"field-4\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"1\" max=\"20\" value=\"5\"\/><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-5\" hidden><label for=\"field-5\">Bonus pool size (M)<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"bonus_pool_size_m\" id=\"field-5\" aria-describedby=\"calc-info-5\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" max=\"100\" value=\"26\"\/><small id=\"calc-info-5\">Set both bonus fields to 0 for a lottery without bonus numbers.<\/small><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-6\" hidden><label for=\"field-6\">Bonus numbers drawn (b)<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"bonus_numbers_drawn_b\" id=\"field-6\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" max=\"10\" value=\"1\"\/><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-7\"><label for=\"field-7\">Tickets per draw<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"tickets_per_draw\" id=\"field-7\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"1\" max=\"10000000\" value=\"1\"\/><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-8\"><label for=\"field-8\">Draws per week<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"draws_per_week\" id=\"field-8\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"1\" max=\"100\" value=\"3\"\/><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-9\" hidden><label for=\"field-9\">Advertised jackpot<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"advertised_jackpot\" id=\"field-9\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-9\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" max=\"1000000000000\" value=\"100000000\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-9\">USD<\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-10\" hidden><label for=\"field-10\">Cash option<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"cash_option\" id=\"field-10\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-10\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" max=\"100\" value=\"60\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-10\">%<\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-11\" hidden><label for=\"field-11\">Federal tax rate<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"federal_tax_rate\" id=\"field-11\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-11\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" max=\"100\" value=\"37\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-11\">%<\/div><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-12\" hidden><label for=\"field-12\">State tax rate<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"state_tax_rate\" id=\"field-12\" aria-describedby=\"calc-unit-12\" data-number inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" min=\"0\" max=\"100\" value=\"5\"\/><div class=\"unit\" id=\"calc-unit-12\">%<\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div class=\"buttons\"><button type=\"submit\" data-text=\"Re-Calculate\" id=\"calculate-button\" data-post=\"67167\">Calculate<\/button><button type=\"reset\">Reset<\/button><\/div><div class=\"field is-checkbox hidden!\" id=\"field-auto-calc\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"auto-calc\"><label for=\"auto-calc\">Calculate automatically<\/label><small>If enabled, the result will update automatically when you change any value.<\/small><\/div><div class=\"fieldset-result is-hidden\" aria-labelledby=\"result-title\" aria-live=\"polite\" role=\"region\"> <h3 class=\"result-title bg-gradient-to-r from-primary-50 to-gray-50 dark:from-primary-900 dark:to-gray-800\" id=\"result-title\"><span class=\"icon icon-s-pulse\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> Your Results<\/h3><div class=\"result-box\"><div class=\"field-result\" id=\"output-1\"><span class=\"field-title\"><span>Jackpot odds<\/span><\/span><span class=\"field-value\" id=\"result-1\"><\/span><button type=\"button\" class=\"copy-result\" data-tooltip=\"Copy Result\" aria-label=\"Copy Result\"><span class=\"copy-icon icon icon-document-copy\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"field-result\" id=\"output-2\"><span class=\"field-title\"><span>Expected years to a jackpot<\/span><\/span><span class=\"field-value\" id=\"result-2\"><\/span><button type=\"button\" class=\"copy-result\" data-tooltip=\"Copy Result\" aria-label=\"Copy Result\"><span class=\"copy-icon icon icon-document-copy\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"field-result is-column\" id=\"output-3\"><span class=\"field-title\"><span>All match combinations<\/span><\/span><span class=\"field-value\" id=\"result-3\"><\/span><button type=\"button\" class=\"copy-result\" data-tooltip=\"Copy Result\" aria-label=\"Copy Result\"><span class=\"copy-icon icon icon-document-copy\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"field-result\" id=\"output-4\"><span class=\"field-title\"><span>Gross cash option<\/span><\/span><span class=\"field-value\" id=\"result-4\" data-unit=\"USD\"><\/span><button type=\"button\" class=\"copy-result\" data-tooltip=\"Copy Result\" aria-label=\"Copy Result\"><span class=\"copy-icon icon icon-document-copy\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"field-result\" id=\"output-5\"><span class=\"field-title\"><span>Estimated tax on cash<\/span><\/span><span class=\"field-value\" id=\"result-5\" data-unit=\"USD\"><\/span><button type=\"button\" class=\"copy-result\" data-tooltip=\"Copy Result\" aria-label=\"Copy Result\"><span class=\"copy-icon icon icon-document-copy\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"field-result\" id=\"output-6\"><span class=\"field-title\"><span>After-tax lump sum<\/span><\/span><span class=\"field-value\" id=\"result-6\" data-unit=\"USD\"><\/span><button type=\"button\" class=\"copy-result\" data-tooltip=\"Copy Result\" aria-label=\"Copy Result\"><span class=\"copy-icon icon icon-document-copy\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"field-result\" id=\"output-7\"><span class=\"field-title\"><span>Estimated after-tax annuity total<\/span><\/span><span class=\"field-value\" id=\"result-7\" 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2.5 2.5 0 0 1 .142 3.667l-3 3a2.5 2.5 0 0 1-3.536-3.536l1.225-1.224a.75.75 0 0 0-1.061-1.06l-1.224 1.224a4 4 0 1 0 5.656 5.656l3-3a4 4 0 0 0-.225-5.865Z\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"copy-link__text\">Copy link to this calculation<\/span><\/button><span class=\"sr-only\" role=\"status\" id=\"copy-link-status\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><a href=\"#respond\" class=\"hidden transition-opacity duration-300 opacity-0 w-50 text-sm justify-center items-center gap-2 px-4 py-2 rounded bg-gray-200 text-gray-700 hover:bg-gray-300\" id=\"leave-comment\"><span class=\"icon icon-comments\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>Leave a Comment<\/a><\/form><\/section><section id=\"calc-reactions\" class=\"not-prose hidden my-12 bg-gradient-to-r from-primary-50 to-gray-50 border border-indigo-100 rounded-xl px-6 py-4 shadow-sm\" data-post=\"67167\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-labelledby=\"calc-reactions-title\"><p id=\"calc-reactions-title\" class=\"text-sm text-gray-500 text-center mb-2\">How did this result make you feel?<\/p><div role=\"group\" aria-labelledby=\"calc-reactions-title\" class=\"grid grid-cols-3 sm:flex sm:flex-row sm:justify-around gap-4 sm:items-center sm:flex-wrap\"><button type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" class=\"reaction-btn flex flex-col items-center gap-1 text-sm text-gray-700 hover:text-primary-600 cursor-pointer transition-transform hover:scale-105\" data-reaction=\"like\"><span class=\"reaction-count\" data-reaction-count=\"like\">0<\/span><span class=\"reaction text-3xl\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\ude00 <\/span><span class=\"reaction-description font-medium\">Like <\/span><\/button><button type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" class=\"reaction-btn flex flex-col items-center gap-1 text-sm text-gray-700 hover:text-primary-600 cursor-pointer transition-transform hover:scale-105\" data-reaction=\"helpful\"><span class=\"reaction-count\" data-reaction-count=\"helpful\">0<\/span><span class=\"reaction text-3xl\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udca1 <\/span><span 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type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" class=\"reaction-btn flex flex-col items-center gap-1 text-sm text-gray-700 hover:text-primary-600 cursor-pointer transition-transform hover:scale-105\" data-reaction=\"inaccurate\"><span class=\"reaction-count\" data-reaction-count=\"inaccurate\">0<\/span><span class=\"reaction text-3xl\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u274c <\/span><span class=\"reaction-description font-medium\">Inaccurate <\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"reaction-message\" class=\"hidden mt-8 rounded-md border border-primary-100 bg-white\/50 backdrop-blur-sm px-4 py-2 text-sm text-center shadow-sm\"><\/div><\/section><div class=\"calcdash-ad not-prose calcdash-ad--calc_result calcdash-ad--in-article\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1721569815777345\" data-ad-slot=\"6317458308\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/script><\/div>\n<style id=\"wpcoderpro-inline-1\">.formula-box {\r\n\tborder-bottom: none !important;\r\n}<\/style><section class=\"formula-box\" aria-labelledby=\"formula-title\">\r\n\t<div id=\"formula-title\" class=\"not-prose font-display mb-4\"><span class=\"icon icon-formula\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><h2>Lottery Odds Formula<\/h2><\/div>\r\n\t<figure class=\"not-prose formula\">\r\n\t\t<figcaption class=\"formula-title\">Formula<\/figcaption>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"text-base text-gray-800\" id=\"formula\">\n\\[T=\\binom{N}{k}\\binom{M}{b},\\qquad P_{\\mathrm{jackpot}}=\\frac{1}{T},\\qquad Y=\\frac{T}{t\\,d\\,(52.1775)}\\]\n\\[C=A\\frac{c}{100},\\qquad L=C\\left(1-\\frac{f+s}{100}\\right),\\qquad H=A\\left(1-\\frac{f+s}{100}\\right)\\]\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/figure>\r\n\t<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\\(N\\) and \\(k\\) \u2014 main pool size and numbers drawn<\/li>\n<li>\\(M\\) and \\(b\\) \u2014 bonus pool size and numbers drawn; both are zero when there is no bonus pool<\/li>\n<li>\\(T\\) \u2014 number of distinct entries; \\(P_{\\mathrm{jackpot}}\\) \u2014 jackpot probability for one entry<\/li>\n<li>\\(t\\) \u2014 distinct tickets per draw; \\(d\\) \u2014 draws per week; \\(Y\\) \u2014 expected years to a jackpot<\/li>\n<li>\\(A\\) \u2014 advertised jackpot; \\(c\\) \u2014 cash option percentage; \\(f\\) and \\(s\\) \u2014 federal and state tax rates<\/li>\n<li>\\(C\\) \u2014 gross cash option; \\(L\\) \u2014 estimated after-tax lump sum; \\(H\\) \u2014 estimated after-tax annuity total<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The odds formula counts every possible combination of main and bonus numbers. When there is no bonus pool, \\(\\binom{0}{0}=1\\); the payout formulas are simple estimates, not a valuation of future annuity payments.<\/p>\n<p>\r\n<\/section>\n<style id=\"wpcoderpro-inline-459\">.calculation-box {\r\n\tborder-bottom: none !important;\r\n}<\/style><section id=\"calculation\" class=\"calculation-box\" aria-labelledby=\"calculation-title\">\r\n\t<div id=\"calculation-title\" class=\"not-prose font-display\"><span class=\"icon icon-unordered-list\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><h2>Lottery Odds \u2013 Calculation Example<\/h2><\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong> Select the default Powerball format: 5 numbers from 69 plus 1 from 26. Buy one distinct ticket per draw for three draws each week.<\/p>\n<p>\\[T=\\binom{69}{5}\\binom{26}{1}=11{,}238{,}513\\times26=292{,}201{,}338\\]<\/p>\n<p>\\[Y=\\frac{292{,}201{,}338}{1\\times3\\times52.1775}\\approx1.87\\text{ million years}\\]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result:<\/strong> The jackpot odds for one ticket are 1 in 292,201,338. At that playing frequency, the expected waiting time is about 1.87 million years\u2014not a prediction of when a win will occur.<\/p>\n<p>\n\r\n<\/section>\n<h2>How to use the calculator<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Under <strong>Calculator section<\/strong>, choose <strong>Lottery odds<\/strong> to calculate match odds, or <strong>Lump sum vs annuity<\/strong> to compare estimated payouts.<\/li>\n<li>For odds, choose a preset under <strong>Lottery<\/strong>. Choose <strong>Custom<\/strong> to enter <strong>Main pool size (N)<\/strong>, <strong>Main numbers drawn (k)<\/strong>, <strong>Bonus pool size (M)<\/strong>, and <strong>Bonus numbers drawn (b)<\/strong>. Set both bonus fields to zero for a lottery without bonus numbers.<\/li>\n<li>Enter <strong>Tickets per draw<\/strong> and <strong>Draws per week<\/strong>. The ticket count must not exceed the number of distinct possible entries. Read <strong>Jackpot odds<\/strong>, <strong>Expected years to a jackpot<\/strong>, and <strong>All match combinations<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>For payouts, enter the <strong>Advertised jackpot<\/strong> in USD, <strong>Cash option<\/strong> as a percentage of that jackpot, and the <strong>Federal tax rate<\/strong> and <strong>State tax rate<\/strong>. The two tax rates must total no more than 100%. Review the gross cash amount, estimated tax, and after-tax figures.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>What lottery odds tell you<\/h2>\n<p>A jackpot requires matching every main number and every required bonus number. In these formats, the order in which numbers are drawn does not matter. The calculator counts the possible entries and presents the chance for one entry as \u201c1 in\u201d that total. A larger number after \u201c1 in\u201d means a less likely outcome.<\/p>\n<p><strong>All match combinations<\/strong> shows the odds of matching each possible count of main and bonus numbers, including losing combinations. It is not a prize chart: a match may pay nothing, and actual prize tiers depend on the lottery\u2019s rules. \u201cImpossible\u201d means that particular match pattern cannot occur with the selected pool and draw sizes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Expected years to a jackpot<\/strong> is a long-run mathematical average based on your ticket and draw frequency. It does not mean you become due for a win after that time. Each new draw has the same odds if the rules stay the same; previous losses do not improve the next ticket\u2019s chance.<\/p>\n<h2>Assumptions and practical limits<\/h2>\n<p>The waiting-time estimate assumes you buy the stated number of <em>distinct<\/em> entries each draw, draws are independent, and you keep playing at the same rate. Buying a duplicate entry in one draw does not increase your chance of hitting the jackpot, although it can affect the amount you receive if it wins. The calculation uses 52.1775 weeks per year and does not account for ticket cost, shared jackpots, or rule changes.<\/p>\n<p>Preset pools describe the number-selection formats built into this calculator; check the current rules of the game you plan to play. For a custom game, make sure the main and bonus pools represent separate selections as required by its rules. The match table counts outcomes for one entry rather than estimating the chance of at least one prize across multiple tickets.<\/p>\n<p>If you buy tickets with other people, agree in advance how any prize and ticket costs will be divided. A <a href=\"https:\/\/wpcalc.com\/en\/life\/bill-split-calculator\/\">bill split calculator<\/a> can help with the shared costs, while a <a href=\"https:\/\/wpcalc.com\/en\/life\/travel-budget-calculator\/\">travel budget calculator<\/a> can help keep optional spending within a planned budget.<\/p>\n<h2>Interpreting the payout comparison<\/h2>\n<p>The advertised jackpot generally represents an annuity total, while the cash option is a percentage you provide. The calculator adds the entered federal and state tax rates and applies that combined rate to both amounts. For example, its default $100 million jackpot, 60% cash option, and combined 42% tax rate give a $60 million gross cash option, $25.2 million estimated tax on cash, a $34.8 million after-tax lump sum, and a $58 million estimated after-tax annuity total.<\/p>\n<p>Those two after-tax figures are <strong>not directly equivalent<\/strong>: the annuity total is spread across future payments and is not discounted to present value. Actual cash offers, payment schedules, tax treatment, withholding, and your final tax liability can differ. Use the comparison as a simplified illustration, not as a quote of what you would receive.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Calculate jackpot odds and estimated waiting time for a lottery, or compare an advertised annuity jackpot with an estimated after-tax cash payout. 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