There is a maximum of 110,000
tickets available for purchase in each $2 Casket draw. However, not all tickets have to be sold in a draw.
Q:
When are the prizes drawn?
A:
The winning ticket numbers
are drawn on the date specified on your Casket ticket. Each draw is set for a fixed date.
Q:
How many prizes are there
in every draw?
A:
2,363 ticket numbers are drawn at random, one after another. These numbers (in drawn order) win prizes from the First Prize of $100,000 down to $5. But there are still 4,726 more prizes to be won! Every ticket holder who has a ticket number that is closest to any of the winning numbers drawn, will receive a consolation prize. The closest ticket number sold may not be the next consecutive ticket number. That means a total of 7,089 tickets win in every $2 Casket draw.
Q:
What if my ticket just
misses out by one number?
A:
Every ticket holder who has a ticket number that is closest to any of the winning numbers drawn, will receive a consolation prize. The closest ticket number sold may not be the next consecutive ticket number.
Q:
Can I purchase an advance entry in Casket?
A:
Yes, you can purchase a ticket into one advance draw at any time.
Q:
Do I need to pay tax on
my winnings?
A:
No. As with all Golden Casket
products, prizes are tax-free.
Q:
How can I check if I've
won?
A:
Just phone our Results Hotline on 1902 220 321* (current and historical draws). Ask your Agent to check your receipt or pick up a Casket Results flyer in-store. You can even check your local media - many newspapers choose to publish the results. Visit the Casket section of our website. However as there are many consolation prizes to be won you will need to ask your Agent to check your receipt for you.
* Calls cost 83c/minute (inc. GST). May be higher from mobile phones/payphone. Dialect Solutions.
Gold Lotto is the original
Lotto game in Queensland. Saturday Gold Lotto is Queensland's
most popular game and has been making dreams come true
since 1981. Wednesday Gold Lotto was introduced in May
1996 and gives players a mid-week chance to win Gold Lotto.
Q:
Does Wednesday Gold Lotto
guarantee a First Division prize?
A:
Wednesday Gold Lotto guarantees
$1 million each for up to four First Division winners
each week. If there are one, two, three or four First Division
winners, they will each receive $1 million. If there are
more than four winners, they will then share in a prize
pool of $4 million.
Q:
Do I need to watch the
Gold Lotto draw to win?
A:
No, you do not need to watch
the draw to win.
Q:
Does Gold Lotto jackpot?
A:
Wednesday Gold Lotto does not
jackpot. Saturday Gold Lotto has the potential to jackpot
if there are no First Division prize winners for the draw.
However, there are usually First Division winners each
week so the game rarely jackpots.
Q:
How do I play a systems
entry in Gold Lotto?
A:
Information on playing a systems
entry can be found in the Gold Lotto How
to Play page within this website.
Q:
How do I play a "with the
field" entry on Gold Lotto?
A:
Information on playing a "with
the field" entry can be found in the Gold Lotto How
to Play page within this website.
Q:
What are Gold Lotto Superdraws
and Megadraws?
A:
On a number of special occasions throughout the year, Gold Lotto offers an extraordinarily large First Division prize. These special events are called Superdraws and Megadraws. In the past, First Division prizes for Superdraws have ranged from $18 million to $25 million. On 31 December 2005, an even bigger First Division prize was offered, when the $32 million Megadraw was drawn.
Q:
Do I need to pay tax on
my winnings?
A:
No. As with all Golden Casket
products, prizes are tax-free.
Q:
I live interstate & have won a prize. How can I claim my prize?
A:
In order to claim your prize, you will need to write a brief letter which includes your return postal address and contact phone number. Attach your winning receipt (ensuring you have kept a copy) to this letter and mail by either security post or certified mail to:
Golden Casket Lottery Corporation Limited
Locked Bag 7
COORPAROO DC QLD 4151
Once this information has been processed, we will forward you the prize amount in the form of a cheque.
You can play Powerball for
as little as $1.30 (includes Agent handling fees) which gives you a minimum of two games.
Each additional game costs just 60 cents (plus Agent handling fees) but you must
play in multiples of two games at a time.
Q:
Do I need to be watching
the draw to win?
A:
No, you do not need to watch
the draw to win.
Q:
Does Powerball jackpot?
A:
Yes. Powerball is a jackpotting
game. Powerball First Division prizes can jackpot to as much as $35 million
or even more.
Q:
How do I play a system
entry in Powerball?
A:
Information on how to play
a systems entry can be found in the Powerball 'How
to Play' page within this site.
Q:
How do I play a "with the
field" entry in Powerball?
A:
You cannot play a "with the
field" entry with Powerball.
Q:
Do I need to get the Powerball
to win a prize?
A:
You do not always need to get
the Powerball to win a prize. Information on prize dividends
can be found in the Powerball 'How to play' page within
this site.
Q:
Do I need to pay tax on my winnings?
A:
No. As with all Golden Casket prizes, you will not need to pay tax on your Powerball prize.
Q:
I live interstate & have won a prize. How can I claim my prize?
A:
In order to claim your prize, you will need to write a brief letter which includes your return postal address and contact phone number. Attach your winning receipt (ensuring you have kept a copy) to this letter and mail by either security post or certified mail to:
Golden Casket Lottery Corporation Limited
Locked Bag 7
COORPAROO DC QLD 4151
Once this information has been processed, we will forward you the prize amount in the form of a cheque.
Oz 7 Lotto is a national lottery
game offering players the chance to Live Life. The game was launched as Oz Lotto in 1994, and is played on Tuesday
nights. Oz Lotto was changed to Oz 7 Lotto for the first Oz 7 Lotto draw on October 18, 2005. Oz 7 Lotto has 7 numbers, with 7 prize divisions. More information on playing Oz 7 Lotto can be found in the Oz 7 Lotto 'How to Play' page within this website.
Q:
How much does it cost to
play Oz 7 Lotto?
A:
You can play a minimum of one
game of Oz 7 Lotto for only $1.10. The more games you play,
the more chances you have of winning a prize. Each additional
game costs just $1.00.
Q:
Does Oz 7 Lotto jackpot?
A:
Yes. Oz 7 Lotto is a jackpotting
game. Oz 7 Lotto's First Division prize often reaches $2 million
and can jackpot to as much as $25 million or more.
Q:
When is Oz 7 Lotto drawn?
A:
Oz Lotto is drawn on Tuesday
nights.
Q:
Do I need to be watching
the draw to win?
A:
No, you do not need to watch
the draw to win.
Q:
How do I play a system
entry in Oz 7 Lotto?
A:
The minimum System entry you can play with Oz 7 Lotto is a System 8. More information on playing a system
entry can be found in the Oz 7 Lotto 'How
to Play' page within this website.
Q:
How do I play a "with
the field" entry on Oz 7 Lotto?
A:
You can play a '5 With the Field' or a '6 With the Field' entry with Oz 7 Lotto. More information on playing a 'With the Field' entry can be found in the Oz 7 Lotto 'How to Play' page within this website.
Q:
Do I need to pay tax on my winnings?
A:
No. As with all Golden Casket
products, prizes are tax-free.
Q:
I live interstate & have won a prize. How can I claim my prize?
A:
In order to claim your prize, you will need to write a brief letter which includes your return postal address and contact phone number. Attach your winning receipt (ensuring you have kept a copy) to this letter and mail by either security post or certified mail to:
Golden Casket Lottery Corporation Limited
Locked Bag 7
COORPAROO DC QLD 4151
Once this information has been processed, we will forward you the prize amount in the form of a cheque.
How much money is given away in winning Instant Scratch-Its?
A:
Sixty per cent of Instant Scratch-Its sales are returned to the player prize pool.
Q:
How often are new tickets
introduced?
A:
New tickets are introduced
approximately every 12 weeks.
Q:
How long are games on sale
for?
A:
A game is on sale for approximately
12 weeks. When one game closes, another commences.
Q:
Will I have to pay tax
on my Instant Scratch-Its winnings?
A:
As with all Golden Casket products,
Instant Scratch-Its prizes are tax free.
Q:
What happens if the 'Void if Removed' panel is scratched?
A:
Any ticket may be judged void if it does not pass validation. If any portion of the 'Void if Removed' panel is exposed, the ticket will not pass validation.
Q:
What if I hold a winning ticket in a closed game?
A:
If your ticket is more than 12 months old, take the winning ticket to your Golden Casket shop and fill out a Prize Claim Form. Your agent will send this form, with your ticket to Golden Casket. Please ensure you retain a copy of the ticket. Alternatively, you can bring the ticket into Golden Casket's head office in Brisbane to fill in the Prize Claim Form.
If your ticket is less than 12 months old follow the regular prize claim procedures.
Q:
What happens if a Set for
Life prize winner dies during the 10 year (or 5 years for Anniversary edition tickets) prize period?
A:
The remaining portion of the
prize which has not yet been paid to the winner shall
be paid in a lump sum to his or her estate.
Q:
How do I get an Instant
Scratch-Its gift envelope?
A:
Gift envelopes are available
for free at all Golden Casket shops.
Q:
How do I claim my Instant
Scratch-Its prize?
A:
There are several ways to collect
your Instant Scratch-Its prize:
Prizes valued up to $500
may be claimed at any Golden Casket shop that sells Instant
Scratch-Its games. Prize claims over $500 can be mailed
to Golden Casket's head office with a Prize Claim Form
available at your Golden Casket shop. Claims can also
be made in person at Golden Casket's head office in Brisbane.
Please note that all prizes over $500 will be paid by
cheque only. To collect your prize you will need your
original ticket and signature identification such as a
Driver's Licence or Passport.
A signed letter of authorisation
is required if claiming all or part of a major prize
on someone else's behalf.
All Instant Scratch-Its tickets
are treated as the property of the person holding them
and prizes will only be paid to the person whose details
and signature appears on the back of the ticket.
All prizes may be claimed by mailing
the original ticket, with your name and address clearly
marked on the ticket (ensure you have kept a copy) by either security post or certified
mail to:
Manager-Gaming Administration
Golden Casket Lottery Corporation Limited
Locked Bag 7
Coorparoo DC Qld 4151
Alternatively, complete a Customer Prize Claim form at your local Golden Casket Agent who will submit the claim to Golden Casket on your behalf. The prize will be mailed to you in approximately 10
working days or after any necessary waiting periods
as listed previously.
The quickest way to apply
for a Golden Casket Winners Circle card is on-line.
Alternatively, you can call us on 131 868 or fill out an Application Form, which
you will find at your local Golden Casket Agent.
Your personalised card will be mailed
to you in approximately two weeks. Once you
have received your card just take it into your Golden
Casket Agent and activate it by paying the $3 (including GST) annual administration fee.
Q:
How do I record
numbers onto my Winners Circle card?
A:
Recording numbers onto your
Golden Casket Winners Circle card is as easy as marking a coupon.
Just mark your favourite numbers onto the game coupon
of your choice (ie. Saturday Gold Lotto, Powerball
or Oz Lotto etc). Then hand the coupon to your Golden
Casket Agent along with your Golden Casket Winners Circle card and ask them to record the numbers onto
your card.
To play them whenever you want,
simply hand your Golden Casket Winners Circle card to your Agent and
ask to play your recorded numbers.
To check your recorded numbers, simply ask your Agent to print a list of your recorded games
Q:
Should I cancel my receipt if I lose it, or it gets stolen?
A:
If you lose your receipt, you should call Golden Casket immediately on 131 868. We can then place a 'Stop Payment' on your entry which will stop anyone else from claiming your prize.
If you email us with your request to 'Stop Payment' on a receipt, please make sure to include the game you purchased, the Agent you purchased it at, the date of purchase, your Winners Circle Card number and your Name so we can correctly identify which entry to cancel.
It's really important to keep us up-to-date with your contact details because we need to contact you if you have a win. Just by calling us, logging into Winners Circle On-line or picking up a form in-store, you can update your details any time.
Q:
How can I change my address?
A:
The quickest way to change
your address is on-line simply join Winners Circle On-line. Alternatively, you can call us on 131 868, or complete a Change of Address
Form, which you will find at your local Golden Casket Agent.
Q:
How do I change the name registered on my Winners Circle card?
A:
To change your registered name,
we require a copy of official documentation detailing
your name (eg. Marriage Certificate, Passport, Birth
Certificate, Deed Poll or Decree Nisi / Divorce Papers).
Please forward this information to the attention of : Customer
Service Centre, Golden Casket, Locked Bag 7, Coorparoo
DC Qld 4151.
Q:
How do I remove a name
from my Winners Circle card?
A:
Please send by mail, a signed
letter by the party you wish to be remove from your Golden Casket Winners
Circle card. If you are not in contact with the individual,
please call us on 131 868, and
we will forward you a Statutory Declaration which you
must sign with a Justice of the Peace(JP) as a witness.
Q:
How do I add a name to
my Winners Circle card?
A:
Please forward a signed letter
to our Customer Service Centre, which states that you
would like to add another party to your Golden Casket Winners Circle
Card. Please provide in the letter, their full name and
date of birth.
Q:
Do I need to pay tax on
my winnings?
A:
No. As with all Golden Casket
products, prizes are tax-free.
How are the winning numbers
for the Pools calculated?
A:
The Pools uses Soccer
results to calculate the 6 winning numbers and the supplementary
numbers. For more information visit the 'How to play' page within this site.
Q:
How do I play a systems
entry in the Pools?
A:
Information on how to play
a Systems entry can be found in the 'How to Play' page within this site.
Q:
How do I play a "with the field" entry?
A:
Information on how to play a "with the field" entry can be found in the 'How to Play' page within this site.
Q:
I live interstate & have won a prize. How can I claim my prize?
A:
In order to claim your prize, you will need to write a brief letter which includes your return postal address and contact phone number. Attach your winning receipt (ensuring you have kept a copy) to this letter and mail by either security post or certified mail to:
Golden Casket Lottery Corporation Limited
Locked Bag 7
COORPAROO DC QLD 4151
Once this information has been processed, we will forward you the prize amount in the form of a cheque.
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