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Jackpot probability for Double Color Ball and Super Lotto

Quick Answer

Lottery Odds Calculator: Jackpot probability for Double Color Ball and Super Lotto. Double Color Ball: C(33,6) × 16 = 17,721,088 to 1.

Jackpot odds (Union Lotto (Double Color Ball))
1 / 17,721,088
≈ 5.6430e-6% per ticket · one in 1772×10k
Total combinations17,721,088
Jackpot probability5.64e-6%
Buying 100 tickets/week for 50 yrs≈ 1.5%

Prize tier odds

TierMatchOdds (1 in)
1st prize6 red + 1 blue17,721,088
2nd prize6 red1,181,406
3rd prize5 red + 1 blue109,389
4th prize5 red / 4 red + 1 blue2,303
5th prize4 red / 3 red + 1 blue129
6th prize0-2 red + 1 blue16

How unlikely is it? Perspective

EventOdds (1 in)
Struck by lightning in a year1,000,000
Win jackpot (this game)17,721,088
Dying in a plane crash (lifetime)11,000,000
Flipping 24 heads in a row16,777,216

Calculation steps

  1. 1Red balls: C(33,6) = 33!/(6!27!) = 1,107,568
  2. 2Blue ball: C(16,1) = 16
  3. 3Total = 1,107,568 × 16 = 17,721,088
  4. 4Jackpot probability = 1 / 17,721,088 ≈ 0.0000056%
Expected value reality: Chinese welfare/sports lotteries return ~50-65% as prizes — every 100 CNY spent returns ~50-65 CNY on average, a guaranteed long-run loss. Lottery is a form of entertainment (or charity), never an investment. Set a strict budget (e.g., ≤ 0.1% of monthly income); if chasing losses becomes a pattern, seek help. No number-picking strategy changes the odds — every combination is equally likely.

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Key Points

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  • Key capability: Jackpot probability for Double Color Ball and Super Lotto.
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Formula & How It Works

Lottery jackpot odds (combinatorics)

Double Color Ball: C(33,6) × 16 = 17,721,088 to 1
Super Lotto: C(35,5) × C(12,2) = 21,425,712 to 1
N tickets: P = 1 − (1 − p)ᴺ ≈ Np for small N
Payout rate ≈ 51% — long-run expected loss of 49%

Example: 10 tickets per draw for 10 years (≈1,560 draws) → P(jackpot) ≈ 0.088%.

FAQ

How do I use the Lottery Odds Calculator?
Open the page and fill in the input fields — results update automatically. Jackpot probability for Double Color Ball and Super Lotto.
Are the results accurate?
Yes. Standard formulas and conversion factors are used and verified.
Is it free? Do I need to sign up?
Completely free. No registration, login or download required.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. The responsive design works on phones, tablets and desktops.
Is my data saved?
No. Everything runs locally in your browser.

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Based on common formulas and industry conventions. Last updated: 2025-07

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