Lotteries in Australia are currently operated by the Tatts Group under state licences in every state or territory except Western Australia. Australia also supports online lottery sales, with two authorised dealers, Netlotto Pty Ltd and Jumbo Interactive, selling Australian lottery products through their websites. New Zealand lottery is controlled by the government through an autonomous royal corporation, Lotto New Zealand.
What are most popular lotteries in Oceania?
The largest countries and thus this does offer the largest and most played lotteries are mainly from Australia and New Zealand.
Lotteries in New Zealand
In New Zealand, the New Zealand Lotteries Commission (also known as NZ Lotto) organises several lotteries. Here are some of the most famous lotteries in New Zealand:
Lotto
This is New Zealand’s most important and popular lottery. Lotto draws take place on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Players choose six numbers from a series and if their numbers match the numbers drawn, they win a prize.
Powerball NZ
This is an additional lottery played with the lotto. Players have the option to add the Powerball option to their lottery tickets. Additional numbers, known as Powerballs, are drawn from individual colours. This can lead to higher payouts if the player has the right Powerball.
Strike
This is another game that lotto players can play. Players choose four numbers and if those numbers match the winning draw, they win a separate prize.
Keno
Keno is a number drawing game in which players select numbers from a sequence and win prizes based on how many matches their numbers match the numbers drawn.
Bullseye
This is a daily lottery where 3-digit numbers are drawn and players try to predict which numbers are closest to winning.
Lotteries in Australia
Lotteries in Australia are currently operated by the Tatts Group under state licenses in every state or territory except Western Australia.
Australia also supports online lottery sales, with two authorized dealers, Netlotto Pty Ltd and Jumbo Interactive, selling Australian lottery products through their websites. New Zealand’s lottery is controlled by the government through an autonomous royal corporation, Lotto New Zealand.
In Australia, several lotteries are organised by different organisations at national and state level
Australia Lotto
This is a national lottery, also known as Gold Lotto in Queensland and X Lotto in South Australia. It is run by different lotteries in different states, but the draws take place on the same day. Players choose six numbers from a series and if their numbers match those drawn, they win a prize.
Australia Powerball
This is the national lottery in partnership with the Australian Lotto. Players have the option to add the Powerball option to their lottery. Additional Powerball numbers are drawn from separate series, which can lead to higher prizes if the player has the correct Powerball number.
Oz Lotto
This is another national lottery in Australia, also known as Super 7’s Oz Lotto. Players choose seven numbers from a sequence and if their numbers match the numbers drawn, they win a prize. Oz Lotto often offers huge winnings.
Monday, Wednesday and Saturday Lotto
These are lotteries drawn on Mondays and Wednesdays. Players choose six numbers and if their numbers match the numbers drawn, they win a prize. Saturday Lotto: This is the Saturday lottery. It is similar to the regular Australian lotto, with players choosing six numbers for a chance to win a prize.
About Oceanie
Oceania is a geographic region composed primarily of Pacific island nations. It is divided into four primary subregions: Australasia (Australia and New Zealand), Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia. Here is a more detailed overview:
The region covers a wide range of landscapes, from the vast deserts of Australia to the mountainous terrains of New Zealand and the tropical islands of the Pacific Ocean. Major rivers such as the Murray-Darling in Australia and the Waikato in New Zealand are important geographic features. Australia and New Zealand have highly developed economies, while many of the smaller island nations rely on agriculture, tourism and fishing. Australia is rich in natural resources such as coal and iron ore, and it has a strong service sector.
Natural Challenges
The region is prone to natural disasters such as cyclones, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Climate change is a growing concern, especially for low-lying islands at risk of flooding.
Although not as widespread as in other parts of the world, lotteries are available in some parts of Oceania. In Australia, games such as “Oz Lotto” and “Powerball” are popular, while New Zealand has its own “Lotto.”