The easiest lottery to win overall is the Chispazo Lottery from Mexico, with odds of about 1 in 98,000 to win the main prize, which is about $5,000. However, this prize is relatively small. If looking for a balance of better odds and a larger prize, the Japanese MiniLotto is the next easiest, with odds of about 1 in 170,000 and a main prize around $100,000, offering much higher winnings with only slightly harder odds. Another easy-to-win lottery with decent prize money is the Texas CashFive (1 in 324,000 odds, $25,000 prize).
If considering lotteries with life-changing jackpots (around $1 million or more), some of the easiest include Ireland's DailyMillion (odds 1 in 3 million, jackpot €1 million), Austria Lotto (1 in 8 million odds, minimum €1 million prize), and Ireland Lotto (1 in 10 million odds, minimum €2 million prize).
In South Africa, the Polish MINI Lotto is considered the easiest to win with odds of 1 in 850,668 and a top payout of approximately R5 million (~$300,000).
Overall, the ease of winning depends on whether one prioritizes better odds with smaller prizes or life-changing jackpots with much lower odds. Summary table of easiest lotteries to win based on main prize odds and prize size:
Lottery| Country| Odds (approx.)| Typical Main Prize
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Chispazo| Mexico| 1 in 98,000| $5,000
MiniLotto| Japan| 1 in 170,000| $100,000
CashFive| Texas, USA| 1 in 324,000| $25,000
DailyMillion| Ireland| 1 in 3 million| €1 million
Austria Lotto| Austria| 1 in 8 million| €1 million (min)
Irish Lotto| Ireland| 1 in 10 million| €2 million (min)
Polish MINI Lotto| Poland (SA)| 1 in 850,668| R5 million (~$300k)
Thus, for the easiest overall lottery to win, Chispazo or Japanese MiniLotto are the top options depending on prize size preference.
