Prizes under $1,500 can be claimed at any authorised lottery retail outlet in the ACT. Prizes over $1,500 require a completed claim form and valid photo identification. Claims can be submitted at The Lott offices or by registered mail. Division 1 winners are contacted directly.

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Playing the Lottery in Australian Capital Territory

The Australian Capital Territory, home to the national capital Canberra, offers lottery games under The Lott brand through ACT Lotteries. Despite its smaller population, the ACT has a high per-capita rate of lottery participation. All major national lottery games are available to ACT residents through retail outlets across the territory and online through The Lott platform.

How to Buy Lottery Tickets in ACT

Residents of Australian Capital Territory can purchase lottery tickets at over 120+ authorised ACT Lotteries retail outlets across the territory, or online through The Lott website and mobile app at thelott.com. You must be at least 18 years old to purchase a lottery ticket in ACT. Tickets can be purchased for individual draws, as multi-week entries, or through subscription services that automatically enter you in every draw. Popular games among ACT players include Powerball (Thursday), Oz Lotto (Tuesday), and Saturday Lotto (Saturday). Many players in Canberra and across Australian Capital Territory also enjoy Set for Life, which offers $20,000 a month for 20 years with draws every night.

Claiming Lottery Prizes in ACT

Prize claims in Australian Capital Territory must be made within 6 years of the draw date.Prizes under $1,500 can be claimed at any authorised lottery retail outlet in the ACT. Prizes over $1,500 require a completed claim form and valid photo identification. Claims can be submitted at The Lott offices or by registered mail. Division 1 winners are contacted directly. Contact 131 868 for assistance with any prize claims. For a comprehensive guide on the prize claiming process, visit our claiming prizes guide.

Lottery Tax in Australian Capital Territory

All lottery winnings in Australian Capital Territory are completely tax-free under Australian federal law — this applies to all prize divisions, from small wins to multi-million dollar jackpots.Australian Capital Territory does not impose any state-level tax on lottery prizes either. However, any investment income earned from your winnings — such as interest, dividends, capital gains, or rental income — is assessable as regular income. It is recommended that significant prize winners consult a financial adviser. Read our complete lottery tax guide for detailed information about managing lottery winnings.

Available Lottery Games in Australian Capital Territory

Australian Capital Territory players have access to 7 lottery games: Powerball Australia, Oz Lotto, Saturday Lotto, Monday Lotto, Wednesday Lotto, Set for Life, and The Pools. Use our draw schedule to see which games draw on which days, or check the jackpot tracker for current prize pools across all games.

Responsible Gaming in Australian Capital Territory

ACT Lotteries is committed to responsible gaming practices across Australian Capital Territory. Players are encouraged to set personal spending limits and play within their means. If you or someone you know has a problem with gambling, call Gambling Help on 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au for free and confidential support. For more information about playing responsibly, visit our responsible gaming page.