Taiwan Lotto 6/49 (大樂透) is the flagship lottery game operated by Taiwan Lottery Corporation since 2004. With its NT$ 100 million minimum jackpot guarantee and twice-weekly draws, it consistently produces Taiwan's biggest prize pools.
How to Play
Pick 6 numbers from 1 to 49 (the main numbers). Each draw produces a special number which determines the 2nd, 4th, 6th, and 7th prize tiers.
Each entry: NT$ 50.
Bet Types
- Quick Pick: system-generated 6 numbers
- Self Pick: choose your own 6 numbers
- Package Bet: pick 7–15 numbers, system combinations
- Banker Bet: guaranteed numbers + candidates
Winning Combinations
Eight prize tiers. The 1st through 4th are pari-mutuel (split among winners); 5th through Bonus are fixed amounts.
Draw Schedule
Tuesday and Friday at 20:30 TPE, televised live nationally.
Pool Allocation
56% of each draw's sales go to the prize pool:
- Jackpot: 65% (with NT$ 100M minimum guarantee; rolls over if no winner)
- 2nd: 6%, 3rd: 4%, 4th: 4%
- 5th–Bonus: fixed amounts
The largest jackpot ever was NT$ 3.185 billion (Feb 2018), split among 6 winning tickets.
Tax (Important)
Prizes over NT$ 5,000 are subject to 20% withholding tax. Prizes under NT$ 2,000 are tax-free. Winners must claim within 60 days of the draw.
FAQ
What's the difference between Lotto 6/49 and Power Lotto?
- Lotto 6/49: 49 numbers + 1 special; twice weekly
- Power Lotto: 6 numbers from 38 + 1 number from 8; twice weekly
- Power Lotto's jackpot is harder to win (1 / 22,085,448) but accumulates more slowly
Comparison with other Asian lotteries?
- Same number range as HK Mark Six (1–49)
- Larger range than PCSO 6/45
- Subject to withholding tax (HK Mark Six is tax-free)
Official Resources
Last verified: 2026-05-03.