Japan · since 2013 Draws Fri
Lotto 7: odds, prizes and how to play
Lotto 7 is a lottery from Japan, first drawn in 2013. One line is 7 numbers from 37, and it costs ¥300. The draw then adds 2 bonus numbers from the same balls.
Draws are on Friday at about 6:45 pm Japan time. The jackpot is capped at ¥1.2 billion. Past draws do not change the next one: every combination stays equally likely, whatever came up before.
- Draws Friday at about 6:45 pm Japan time
- Jackpot cap ¥1.2 billion
- Pick
- 7 from 37
- Line price
- ¥300
- Prize tiers
- 6 ways to win, the jackpot included
- Sites selling it
- 0 of 9 of the lottery sites we rank
One line: 7 numbers from 37
The slip below is one line. Match all 7 numbers for the jackpot.
Pick 7numbers 1 to 37
6 ways to win Lotto 7
| Match | Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Jackpot | 1 in 10,295,472 |
| 6 + 1 ボーナス数字 (Bonus number) | Shared pool | 1 in 735,391 |
| 6 | Shared pool | 1 in 52,528 |
| 5 | Shared pool | 1 in 1,127 |
| 4 | Shared pool | 1 in 72 |
| 3 + 1 ボーナス数字 (Bonus number) | Shared pool | 1 in 42 |
- 7 1 in 10,295,472
- 6 + 1 ボーナス数字 (Bonus number) 1 in 735,391
- 6 1 in 52,528
- 5 1 in 1,127
- 4 1 in 72
- 3 + 1 ボーナス数字 (Bonus number) 1 in 42
Prizes as the lottery publishes them.
None of our 9 sites list Lotto 7 yet
No lottery site we rank lists Lotto 7 on sale at the moment.
Sites that list Lotto 7 on sale, read 29 Oct 2026.
Lotto 7: questions
How do you play Lotto 7?
One line is 7 numbers from 37, and it costs ¥300. The draw then adds 2 bonus numbers from the same balls.
When is Lotto 7 drawn?
Lotto 7 is drawn on Friday at about 6:45 pm Japan time. No draws are held over the New Year holidays.
How does the Lotto 7 jackpot work?
The jackpot is capped at ¥1.2 billion.
Can I buy Lotto 7 lines online?
This page lists the lottery sites we rank that sell Lotto 7, in order of our score, or says so when none of them does. Buying lottery entries online is not legal everywhere, so check the law where you live first. Sites that take players from Japan are on the Japan online lottery guide.
Can I pick numbers that win more often?
No. Every Lotto 7 combination has the same chance in every draw, and past draws do not change the next one. Playing more lines raises your chance only in step with the cost.
Where are the official Lotto 7 rules?
The operator publishes the rules and results at takarakuji-official.jp. Check a ticket there before you rely on any result.
Where can I buy lines for this game?
Online purchase is available on the official site after logging in. It is also sold at retail lottery counters.
Set the spend before you pick the numbers.
Most lottery lines win nothing. Decide a monthly amount you can lose, and use the deposit limits on the site you play at.