The lottery with the best overall odds of winning any prize varies by region, but some of the best known lotteries with favorable winning chances include:
- French Lotto: Offers the best odds of winning any prize at about 6 to 1, with a jackpot odds around 19 million to 1. It provides regular smaller prizes making it attractive for regular players.
- Polish MINI Lotto: Has very favorable odds of winning the top prize at about 1 in 850,668, which is rare compared to other national lotteries. The top payout is smaller but odds are easier to win big.
- Colorado Cash 5: Has odds of about 1 in 5.22 overall odds of winning any prize, one of the best in the U.S..
- Fantasy 5 in Florida also has good overall odds at about 1 in 7.58.
- UK Health Lotto: Jackpot odds are around 1 in 2,118,760, better than many bigger jackpot lotteries in the UK.
Large multi-state or multinational lotteries like Mega Millions or Powerball have much tougher odds (about 1 in 24 or 1 in 25 overall odds), though the jackpots are enormous, making them harder to win.
If the goal is to maximize the chance of winning any prize (not necessarily the jackpot), lotteries like the French Lotto or state/local games with smaller top prizes and better odds may be preferable. For the best odds of winning a jackpot, lotteries like the Polish MINI Lotto or Irish Lotto have relatively lower odds compared to huge international draws but still offer significant payouts.
In summary:
- Best odds of any prize: French Lotto (6/1)
- Best jackpot win odds: Polish MINI Lotto (1 in 850,668)
- Among U.S. lotteries: Colorado Cash 5 (~1 in 5.22), Florida Fantasy 5 (~1 in 7.58)
- UK best odds: Health Lotto (1 in 2,118,760 jackpot odds)
Choosing the best lottery depends on whether the priority is bigger jackpots or better odds of winning smaller but frequent prizes.
