Saturday's $30 million Lotto: The 'hot' numbers you need to know

The Lotto Megadraw that has created more millionaires in a single night than any other draw is due to kick off the new year with a bang.

Up to one-in-three Australians are expected to have their hands on a ticket in the weekend’s Saturday Lotto $30 Million Megadraw as they vie for the chance to start 2021 with a bigger bank account.

Last year there were 312 Saturday Lotto division one winners across Australia who pocketed more than $355 million in prize money. Victorian players enjoyed 103 wins, while Queensland had 62 and NSW and the ACT had 58.

Numbered Lotto balls
The most frequently drawn numbers for Saturday's Lotto $30 Million Megadraw have been revealed. Source: The Lott

The Lott’s Matt Hart said he can’t wait to see where the Megadraw division one wins land this Saturday.

“Given the twists and turns of 2020, I’m sure many Aussies are keen for the chance to kick-start the New Year with a bang and will be eagerly awaiting the draw on Saturday night,” Mr Hart said.

The luckiest numbers for Saturday Lotto

While Lotto is a game of chance, experts have revealed the most frequently drawn numbers for Saturday Lotto during over past 35 years.

The most frequently drawn, or ‘hot’, numbers are 1, 11, 8 and 40.

Meanwhile, the least frequently drawn, or ‘cold’ numbers are 44, 30, 14 and 17.

Man holding ticket for Saturday's Lotto $30 Million Megadraw
While Lotto is a game of chance, experts have revealed the most frequently drawn numbers for Saturday Lotto during over past 35 years. Source: The Lott

Mr Hart said the easiest way to check if your numbers are winners is to register your ticket so The Lott have a record of your entry and can congratulate you if you’re a big winner.

“For anyone buying an entry, I recommend that you register your entry to a player card or online account. This means your prize is secure and we can call you with the amazing news should you be holding a division one winning entry,” he said.

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