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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What has remained the same in Lotto?
What’s new in Lotto?
How does one win in Lotto?
Where can I play Lotto?
The Coupon &
The Ticket:
Do I have to use the new coupon system, or can I continue
playing the way I always have?
What does a coupon look like?
What does a ticket look like? What is the difference between
a coupon and a ticket? What is a “Column”?
Playing Options:
What types of games can one play with Lotto?
What’s the difference between a “Simple
Column” and a “Fully Expanded System”?
Can I play a number of different games on one coupon?
What is the minimum amount of money I can bet in a Game
Area?
What does “Void” mean on the coupon?
What does “Quick Pick” mean on the coupon?
What does “Multiplier” mean on the coupon?
What does “Consecutive Draws” mean on the
coupon?
Lost, Damaged, Incorrect Tickets:
I have just noticed that the Lotto Receiver gave me
the wrong numbers.
Can I cancel the ticket?
I have lost my ticket. What can I do?
I have damaged my ticket. Can I still claim my prize?
Winning Tickets:
I have won! Where & how do I claim my prize?
Are there any restrictions on claiming a prize?
How long do I have to claim my winnings?
Will MALTCO LOTTERIES LIMITED lower the prizes in case
of a draw with abnormally large
winnings?
Draws & Additional Info:
Are draws held in public?
When and where is the Lotto draw broadcast?
If I miss the Lotto draw on TV where can I get the winning
numbers?
What has remained the same in Lotto?
Many things have remained the same in Lotto. Five numbers
out of a possible 90 are drawn, and players with the winning numbers
may claim their prize. As regards the type of game, you still have
five choices to choose from between Prima, Ambo, Terno, Quaterno,
or Terno-Ambo.
What’s new in Lotto?
Many improvements have been made to the game. Through the coupon system,
you will be attended to more efficiently at your chosen Point
of Sale (Lotto Booth). You may also buy a ticket which will remain
valid for a number of consecutive draws. Finally, you may now keep
on playing up until one hour before the draw, which is held every
Saturday at 7:10pm.
Improvements were also made to the winning structures of the game. In fact, winnings on Terno have been doubled from 2,000 to 4,000 times the stake, while winnings on Quaterno have been increased from 5,000 to 100,000 times the stake. Winnings on Prima and Ambo have remained the same.
How does one win in Lotto?
To win in Lotto, you have to match your selected numbers with the
numbers drawn. The winning depends on the type of game played (Prima,
Ambo, Terno, Quaterno, Terno-Ambo) and the stake.
Where can I play Lotto?
Lotto can be played in any one of MALTCO LOTTERIES Limited’s
Points of Sale (Lotto Booths). A complete list of POSs may be found
by clicking here.
THE COUPON & THE TICKET:
Do I have to use the new coupon system, or can I continue
playing the way I
always have?
You can continue playing in the same way you have been used to. However
the coupon system offers a number of advantages over the previous
system. To begin with you will be attended to, more efficiently at
your chosen Point of Sale (Lotto Booth).
What does a coupon look like?
The picture below displays what a coupon looks like.

What does a ticket look like?
The picture below displays what a ticket looks like.
What is the difference between a coupon and a ticket?
A coupon is a printed form which is used by a player before purchasing
a Lotto ticket to indicate the selection of numbers and playing options.
The ticket is the receipt you will be given after presenting your
coupon to the POS and after paying the relative
amount. The ticket is the only legal receipt which can be used to
claim a prize.
What is a “Column”?
A column is created by selecting your game (Prima, Ambo, Terno, Quaterno,
Terno-Ambo) and the corresponding amount of numbers.
PLAYING OPTIONS:
What types of games can one play with Lotto?
You have four basic types of games to choose from: Prima, Ambo, Terno,
Quaterno, as well as a fifth type of game: Terno-Ambo.
When playing Prima you need to choose the number you believe will
be drawn first. With Ambo you place your bet on any two of the five
numbers to be drawn. With Terno you place a bet on any three of the
five numbers to be drawn, while with Quaterno you place a bet on any
four of the five numbers to be drawn. In the case of Terno-Ambo you
select three numbers, even though you will also be a winner if only
two out of those three are drawn.
What’s the difference between a “Simple Column”
and a “Fully Expanded System”?
A simple column of numbers is created by selecting your game
(Prima, Ambo, Terno, Quaterno, Terno-Ambo) and the corresponding amount
of numbers.
An alternative to the Simple Column is the
Fully Expanded System, which is also known
as a Combination Coupon. This option allows you to create various
columns by choosing more than the stipulated amount of numbers for
each game type. So, for example, in the case of Prima, you can choose
more than one number, for an Ambo more than two numbers, and so on.
Can I play a number of different games on one coupon?
Yes. You may play a different type of game on each Game Area.
Note: Quaterno game type category has to always be played on a separate coupon.
What is the minimum amount of money I can bet in a Game Area?
The minimum amount of money that can be played in a Game Area is €0.25 (Lm0.11) .
Note: In the case of the Quaterno game type category only, you must select a basic stake of €1.00 (Lm0.43).
What does “Void” mean on the coupon?
Should you wish to cancel one of the Game Areas on the coupon just
mark the VOID box within that particular Game Area. If, for example,
you cancel Game Area A, the choices you marked in Game Area B, C,
and D would still be valid.
What does “Quick Pick” mean on the coupon?
With the Quick Pick option, the on-line
terminal randomly picks your numbers. To access this option mark the
Quick Pick box on your coupon and choose and mark a number (up to
20) from the Game Area to indicate the amount of numbers you would
like the terminal to randomly pick for you. Finally choose and mark
your basic stake and the type of game you would like to play (Prima,
Ambo, Terno, Quaterno, Terno-Ambo)
What does “Multiplier” mean on the coupon?
The Multiplier option allows you to multiply
your basic stake. Just select the box with the multiplier of your
choice. By marking a box in the Multiplier Section, from two to ten,
you have the option of multiplying your stake by two to ten times.
You may also additionally mark the box (x5) and / or (x10) together
with one more multiplier box from two up to ten. Using this method
you have the option of multiplying your stake up to a maximum of 500
times. Please note that the “Multiplier” box marked will
multiply the total stake for BOTH Game Areas.
Note: A player will not be able to make use of the multiplier if in any game area of the coupon the player plays the Quaterno game.
What does “Consecutive Draws” mean on the coupon?
With the same coupon you may participate in more than one draw with
the same numbers. All you have to do is mark a number from two to
ten in the Consecutive Draws section to participate
in that particular number of consecutive draws. You may then additionally
mark the boxes (x2) or (x3) to further increase the number of consecutive
draws that you participate in. You can participate in up to a maximum
of 30 consecutive draws.
Please note that the Consecutive Draws selection is valid for both
Game Areas of the coupon. The total cost of all the consecutive draws
must be paid when purchasing the ticket.
Lost, Damaged, Incorrect Tickets:
I have just noticed that the Lotto Receiver gave me the wrong numbers.
Can I cancel the ticket?
It is your responsibility to ensure that the numbers printed on the
ticket are correct before leaving the Point Of
Sale (Lotto Booth). Ticket cancellation may take place within
10 minutes from the time the ticket was issued, provided that the
cancellation takes place before the game period elapses. You have
a right to a refund of your stake.
I have lost my ticket. What can I do?
MALTCO LOTTERIES Limited is not responsible for lost or stolen tickets.
Losing a winning ticket is like losing cash. Anyone who presents a
winning ticket can claim the prize. It is important to note that the
lottery ticket, which is the only valid proof-of-purchase, is the
thermal receipt which the vendor issues after payment is received.
I have damaged my ticket. Can I still claim my prize?
If both the Barcode and the Barcode Number are unreadable / destroyed
the player can still claim his / her prizes from the Head Office of
MALTCO LOTTERIES Limited, with the relevant ticket, IF the ticket
contains ALL the following:
• CRC Number
• Draw
Date
• Agent Number
• Terminal Number
•
Coupon Number
WINNING TICKETS:
I have won! Where & how do I claim my prize?
The prize will be paid to whoever presents the winning ticket. Lotto
prizes up to €5,000.00 (Lm2,146.50) are payable at any MALTCO LOTTERIES Limited Point
of Sale (Lotto Booth) equipped with an on-line terminal. Prizes
over €5,000.00 (Lm2,146.50) are payable during office hours at the MALTCO LOTTERIES
Limited Head Office against presentation of I.D. Card.
Are there any restrictions on claiming a prize?
The holder of a winning ticket will not be able to claim his / her
prize/s if:
• The winner is a minor or a prohibited ticket
holder.
• The ticket has been tampered with in any way.
• Both the Barcode and the Barcode Number are unreadable / destroyed.
In this case however, the player can still claim his / her prizes
from the Head Office of MALTCO LOTTERIES Limited, with the relevant
ticket, IF the ticket contains ALL the following:
•
CRC Number together with ALL the following-
•
Draw Date
• Agent Number
•
Terminal Number
• Coupon Number
How long do I have to claim my winnings?
Winners can claim their prize within 30 consecutive days from the
respective draw date. If the last claim day falls on a Saturday, Sunday
or a Public Holiday, the claim period will be extended to the first
working day thereafter.
Will MALTCO LOTTERIES LIMITED lower the prizes in case of
a draw with
abnormally large winnings?
When the value of all prizes won on the Quaterno exceeds the sum of one hundred thousand Euro (€100,000 (Lm42,930))
in any particular draw, the amount of each prize in this category shall be reduced proportionately so that the value of all
prizes won on the Quaterno shall not exceed such an amount.
When the total value of all game categories, except Quaterno, exceeds 70% of total sales in a particular draw, MALTCO LOTTERIES Limited
can reduce each prize proportionately so that the value of all prizes of these games shall not exceed such an amount.
Notwithstanding, MALTCO LOTTERIES Limited reserves the right to choose to pay more than the 70% indicated above.
However, in the event that the winnings in any particular draw are less than 30% of sales, then the winnings shall be adjusted upwards so that the total winnings for that particular draw shall amount to 30% of sales of that draw.
Draws & Additional Info:
Are draws held in public?
Draws are held in the presence of a Notary Public and a representative
appointed by the Lotteries and Gaming Authority, officials appointed
by MALTCO LOTTERIES Limited, as well as the general public. Lotto
draws are televised live every Saturday at 7:10pm on Melita Cable Channel 4, Melita Digital Channel 106, NET TV, and
SUPER 1 TV.
When and where is the Lotto draw broadcast?
The lotto draw is broadcast at 7:10pm on Saturday. The draw
is broadcast on Melita Cable Channel 4, Melita Digital Channel 106, NET TV, and SUPER ONE TV.
If I miss the Lotto draw on TV where can I get the winning numbers?
Winning numbers and other information can be accessed from this website
by clicking here, as well as at all the Points of Sale (Lotto Booths) of MALTCO LOTTERIES
Limited. The winning numbers are also published on newspapers the
following day. Other content providers also feature this information,
including Vodafone’s SMS Flash, Go Mobile’s IOD and Maltacom’s
Tellme service.
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