Disclaimer

1. Lottery odds

The odds of winning any prize division in an Australian lottery are fixed by the game rules and the size of the number pool. These odds apply equally to every valid combination of numbers. No tool, algorithm, system, or strategy on this site alters those probabilities in any way.

All lottery draws are conducted using certified random drawing equipment. Past draw results have no influence on future draws. Any suggestion otherwise is factually incorrect.

2. Prize sharing and the Contrarian Score

The Contrarian Score and prize-sharing optimisation tools are designed to reduce the expected number of people who share a prize with you if you win. They do this by steering your selection towards number combinations that statistically fewer players tend to choose.

However, these tools cannot guarantee that you will be the sole winner of any prize division. Prize splitting depends on how many other players happen to choose the same winning combination in any given draw. No tool can predict or prevent this with certainty.

The Contrarian Score is based on historical player pick frequency modelling. Player behaviour changes over time, and past popularity patterns may not perfectly reflect future player selections.

3. Expected Value Calculator

The Expected Value (EV) Calculator provides estimated mathematical returns per dollar spent on a lottery ticket based on current jackpot figures, estimated ticket sales, historical prize division distributions, and prize-splitting adjustments.

These figures are estimates only based on modelling and historical data. They are not financial advice. Actual outcomes can and will vary significantly from any modelled estimate.

The EV Calculator is provided for educational and entertainment purposes to give context about the economic value of lottery participation. It should not be used as the basis for any financial decision.

4. Jackpot Growth Predictor

The Jackpot Growth Predictor provides projections based on historical average jackpot growth rates per rollover for each game. These projections are estimates only. Actual jackpot growth depends on ticket sales, which vary unpredictably. Predicted jackpot amounts may differ substantially from actual announced jackpots. Do not make financial decisions based on jackpot projections from this site.

5. Financial, tax, and Centrelink information

Australian tax treatment of lottery winnings, Centrelink means-testing rules, and financial planning considerations are complex and depend on your individual circumstances. You should always consult a qualified financial adviser, registered tax agent, or solicitor before making any decisions based on this information.

6. Results and jackpot data accuracy

Draw results and jackpot figures displayed on this site are sourced from third-party data feeds and are updated on a nightly schedule. While we make reasonable efforts to ensure accuracy, this data is not guaranteed to be real-time or error-free. For the definitive and current draw results, always verify with the official lottery operator at thelott.com or your state equivalent.

7. No affiliation with lottery operators

Outnumber is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by The Lott, Tatts, Tatts Group, NSW Lotteries, Golden Casket, or any other Australian lottery operator or government entity. References to game names, rules, prize structures, and official odds are for informational purposes based on publicly available information.

8. Responsible gambling