How to play, buy, and claim winnings from the Korean lottery (Lotto 6/45)

Here’s a guide in English on how to play, buy, and claim winnings from the Korean lottery (Lotto 6/45):

Lotto 6/45 (Lotto Yuksa-oh) is a lottery issued domestically in South Korea. It is managed by Donghaeng Lottery, the designated operator under the Lottery Commission of the Ministry of Economy and Finance. The drawing broadcast began on December 2, 2002, during the era of Nanum Lotto.

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1. How to Play the Korean Lotto 6/45

The Korean Lotto 6/45 is a popular lottery game in South Korea, where players choose 6 numbers from a pool of 45 numbers (1 to 45). Here’s how it works:

• Selecting Numbers: Choose 6 numbers between 1 and 45. Alternatively, you can opt for a “quick pick” where the system randomly selects the numbers for you.
• Drawings: Drawings are held every Saturday at 8 PM KST. Seven numbers are drawn in total—6 main numbers and 1 bonus number.
• Winning Tiers:
• 1st Place: Match all 6 numbers.
• 2nd Place: Match 5 numbers + the bonus number.
• 3rd Place: Match 5 numbers.
• 4th Place: Match 4 numbers.
• 5th Place: Match 3 numbers.

2. Where and How to Buy Korean Lotto Tickets

• Where to Buy:
• Physical Retailers: Lotto tickets can be purchased at authorized retail shops across South Korea. These shops are often convenience stores or kiosks.
• Online: Tickets can also be purchased online via the official Lotto website (available in Korean), but this is only accessible to residents with a verified Korean account.
• Cost: Each Lotto ticket costs 1,000 KRW (approximately $0.75 USD).

3. How to Check Results

You can check the lottery results in the following ways:

• Official Website: Visit the official Lotto website (https://www.dhlottery.co.kr) where they post results after every draw.
• Television: Draws are broadcast live every Saturday.
• Retail Stores: Retailers have a machine that can scan your ticket and display if it’s a winning ticket.

4. How to Claim Winnings

• Small Prizes (5th to 3rd): For prizes that fall within the lower tiers (matching 3, 4, or 5 numbers), winnings can be claimed at authorized lottery retailers or at branches of the Nonghyup (NH) Bank.
• Large Prizes (1st and 2nd): For larger amounts (matching 6 numbers or 5 + bonus), winners must claim their prizes in person at a Nonghyup Bank branch. The bank may require identification and tax documentation for claiming large sums.
• Tax on Winnings:
• Winnings are subject to taxation in South Korea. For winnings over 50 million KRW, there is a 33% tax. For winnings between 5 million KRW and 50 million KRW, there is a 22% tax. Prizes under 5 million KRW are not taxed.

5. Special Notes for Foreigners

• Foreigners: While foreigners can purchase tickets and win prizes in Korea, large winnings may require legal documentation for tax purposes. If you’re living abroad, be aware that you may also have to comply with the tax laws of your own country regarding foreign lottery winnings.

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