Lotto 1246th Draw
Overview
The 1246th draw of Lotto refers to the 1246th drawing of the draw-style lottery Lotto 6/45 (로또 6/45), operated by Donghaeng Lottery (동행복권), the lottery consignment operator under the Ministry of Economy and Finance (기획재정부) of the Republic of Korea. The draw number increases by one each week starting from the first draw held on December 7, 2002; counting backward from this, the 1246th draw is calculated to be scheduled for the second half of 2026 (around October). Therefore, this document aims to summarize the institutional and statistical context and verification methods of the draw rather than the winning numbers themselves. Specific winning numbers and prize amounts must be confirmed through the official Donghaeng Lottery website or official announcements.
Main Content
Draw Numbering System and Calculation Method
Lotto 6/45 has been drawn once every Saturday from the first draw to the present, and draws are not omitted unless there are special reasons such as the year-end and New Year holidays. Since about 52 to 53 draws take place each year, the draw date of the Nth draw can be approximately calculated as "December 7, 2002 + (N-1) × 7 days." Calculating the 1246th draw this way places it about 46 weeks after the 1200th draw (around 2025), that is, at the beginning of the fourth quarter of 2026. However, the draw schedule may be adjusted depending on operational circumstances, so the exact date should be based on the official draw schedule.
Drawing Method and Procedure
The drawing is broadcast live from a studio; 45 draw balls numbered 1 to 45 are randomly mixed, six are drawn, and then one bonus number is additionally drawn. General observers and external auditors are present during the drawing process to verify fairness, and the results are registered in the operator's system immediately after the broadcast and simultaneously distributed to lottery retailers nationwide and online channels. Sales close at 8 p.m. on the day of the draw, and purchases made after the deadline are carried over to the next draw.
Prize Tiers and Payout Structure
Lotto 6/45 consists of five prize tiers. First prize requires all six numbers to match (probability about 1/8,145,060), and the prize accumulates through rollovers; second prize requires five matches plus the bonus number (about 1/1,357,510); third prize requires five matches (about 1/35,724). Prizes for first through third place vary according to sales and the number of winners. Fourth prize (four matches, KRW 50,000) and fifth prize (three matches, KRW 5,000) are fixed prizes. The total number of combinations is the number of ways to choose six numbers from 45, or 8,145,060, which is the same as the denominator of the first-prize probability.
Taxes and Net Payout
Income tax and local income tax are imposed on prize money. Up to KRW 2 million is tax-free; the portion exceeding KRW 2 million up to KRW 300 million is taxed at 22% (20% income tax + 2% local income tax), and the portion exceeding KRW 300 million is taxed at 33% (30% income tax + 3% local income tax). Therefore, if the first prize is KRW 2 billion, the winner would receive the amount after approximately KRW 660 million is deducted in taxes. The fixed prizes for fourth and fifth place are not subject to tax withholding.
Number Selection and Statistical Facts
The number selection method (automatic, manual, semi-automatic) does not affect the probability of winning. Every combination has the same probability, and the so-called gambler's fallacy—that "numbers that have not appeared for a long time" or "numbers that have appeared often recently" are more likely to appear in the next draw—does not hold statistically. However, because more first-prize winners means the prize is split, avoiding popular number combinations (birthdays, consecutive numbers, etc.) can be a rational strategy in terms of expected prize money.
Verification Methods and Precautions
Winning results can be confirmed through the official Donghaeng Lottery website and official app, lottery retailer bulletin boards nationwide, and broadcasters. The claim period for first-prize winnings is one year from the payment start date, and after the deadline the prize reverts to the Lottery Fund. In addition, fraud claiming a win and the purchase or sale of lottery tickets by minors are restricted under relevant laws, so caution is required.
Latest Trends
In the 2024–2025 lottery market, the longstanding pricing system of KRW 1,000 per ticket has been maintained, while purchasing behavior has diversified by age group, and the use of mobile apps to check results and generate numbers has increased significantly. Meanwhile, as high-value first-prize cases in the tens of billions of won have repeatedly occurred due to rollovers, interest in "rollover draws" has grown, and search demand for looking up specific draws in advance, such as the 1246th draw, has also increased. At the same time, lottery purchase limits, responsible-play campaigns, and policies to block youth access are being strengthened, and discussions on reforming the prize taxation system continue to be raised in the National Assembly and related institutions. Future draw information is most accurately confirmed based on announcements from official channels.
Related Topics
- [[로또 6/45]]
- [[동행복권]]
- [[복권기금]]
- [[연금복권]]