Complete Korean Lotto 6/45 Guide
Learn everything about Korean Lotto 6/45. From how to buy to claiming prizes.
Official source: Donghaeng Lottery Lotto 6/45 guideReview scope and current-source checks
This guide was reviewed on July 27, 2026 against the official game, prize, claim, and Korean tax guidance. Sales hours, claim locations, tax rules, and policies can change, so verify the official pages before acting. Past draws and the place of purchase do not change the odds of a valid combination.
What is Lotto 6/45?
Lotto 6/45 is South Korea's official lottery, operated by Dong Haeng Lottery. Players select 6 numbers from 1 to 45, and win if they match the drawn numbers.
Since its first draw in December 2002, drawings are held every Saturday evening. The odds of winning the jackpot are about 1 in 8.14 million, making it the nation's favorite lottery of dreams and hope.
How to Buy
In-Store Purchase
- Visit authorized lottery retailers nationwide
- Choose auto, manual, or semi-auto selection
- 1,000 KRW per game (~$0.75)
- 5 games per play slip; up to 100,000 KRW per person per purchase
Online Purchase
- Official website (dhlottery.co.kr)
- Registration and identity verification required
- Deposit funds before purchase
- Online limit: 5,000 KRW per person per draw
💡 Online sales close at 8 PM on Saturdays. Purchase early!
Draw Schedule
Draw Time
Every Saturday 8:35 PM KST
Live on MBC
Sales Deadline
Saturday 8:00 PM
35 minutes before draw
* Sales resume: Sunday 6:00 AM (next day)
Prize Structure
| Tier | Match | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | All 6 numbers | 75% of prize pool ÷ winners |
| 2nd | 5 numbers + bonus | 12.5% of prize pool ÷ winners |
| 3rd | 5 numbers | 12.5% of prize pool ÷ winners |
| 4th | 4 numbers | Fixed 50,000 KRW (~$37) |
| 5th | 3 numbers | Fixed 5,000 KRW (~$3.75) |
* If no jackpot winner, prize rolls over to next draw.
Prize Taxes
2M KRW or less
Tax-free
Over 2M ~ 300M KRW
22%
Income 20% + Local 2%
Over 300M KRW
33%
Income 30% + Local 3%
Example: 1 billion KRW win • First 300M: 300M × 22% = 66M tax • Over 300M: 700M × 33% = 231M tax • Total tax: ~297M → Take home ~703M
Winning Odds
| Tier | Odds | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 / 8,145,060 | The same for every valid six-number combination |
| 2nd | 1 / 1,357,510 | 6x more likely than 1st |
| 3rd | 1 / 35,724 | 228x more likely than 1st |
| 4th | 1 / 733 | About 0.14% |
| 5th | 1 / 45 | About 2.2% |
* Combinations of 6 from 45: ₄₅C₆ = 8,145,060
How to Claim
4th and 5th prizes
Lotto retailers
2nd and 3rd prizes
NH Nonghyup Bank branches
1st prize
NH Nonghyup Bank headquarters with ticket and ID
Deadline
Within 1 year of draw date
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