To use the calculator, type in the number matrix, select the number of prize tiers and tick whether the lottery includes a bonus ball. If the lottery includes a bonus number, additional options will appear specifying the bonus variables. One of the two big lottery games in the United States, is Mega Millions. Mega Millions started life as the Big Game, back in 1996 and therefore, has a history of over 20 years. Having changed names in 1996, the first draw under the Mega Millions brand, was in 2002.

The Bonus Balls for Irish Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 are important for regular ticket holders as they create additional prizes, but they are also relevant to those who take part in Irish Lotto betting, with some operators offering markets relating to the Bonus Balls of the three draws. Find out more about the role of the Bonus Ball below.

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Bonus Ball Results

Here are the last ten Bonus Ball numbers from Irish Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2.

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How the Bonus Ball Works

Although players of Irish Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 must pick and match six numbers to win the jackpot, there are seven balls drawn in each game. The seventh is the Bonus Ball, which is taken from the remaining 41 balls in the machine and only comes into play when you also match two, three, four or five main numbers in Irish Lotto and three, four or five main Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 balls.

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The Bonus Ball creates additional prizes in those cases but it is not possible to match six main numbers and the Bonus Ball, as you only select six balls on your ticket. EuroMillions works differently in that the additional numbers in that game - the Lucky Stars - are taken from a separate pool and must be matched along with the main numbers to claim the jackpot.

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Irish Lotto Bonus Ball Betting

Some bookmakers offer bets on one or more of the Bonus Balls from Irish Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2. Paddy Power allows wagers on the colour of the Irish Lotto Bonus Ball, whether it will be an odd or even number and even the exact number drawn. Betfred’s Bonus Ball Bonanza provides odds of 75,000/1 for UK players who guess the three Bonus Balls from the draws. Staking £1 at these odds returns £75,000 plus your initial £1 stake.

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