Lotto 1168 Winning Numbers Announced With 13 First-Prize Winners

On Saturday, April 19, 2025, the 1168th lottery drawing of the popular South Korean Lotto 6/45 took place, revealing the winning numbers to eager viewers. The drawing, which aired live at 8:35 PM on MBC TV, was hosted by Seo Kyung-seok and Lee Young-eun, who have become familiar faces in the weekly event. This week, the lottery featured travel creator Wonji as the 'Golden Hand,' a title given to a guest who helps draw the winning numbers.

The winning numbers announced for this week were 9, 21, 24, 30, 33, and 37, with the bonus number being 29. A total of 13 first-prize winners matched all six numbers, each taking home a staggering 2,136,635,914 won. The second-prize winners, who matched five numbers plus the bonus, numbered 74, each receiving 62,559,160 won. In total, 3,514 third-prize winners matched five numbers, with each winning 1,317,410 won. Fourth-prize winners, who matched four numbers, received a fixed prize of 50,000 won, while the fifth-prize winners, matching three numbers, each received 5,000 won.

The locations of the first-prize winning tickets spanned across various cities, including Incheon, Daejeon, Ulsan, and several areas in Gyeonggi Province. Specifically, the winning ticket sales points included Lotto Saengsamgyeop in Incheon, Chungnam Sanghoe also in Incheon, and the Lotto Myungdang in Daejeon, among others.

This week’s drawing was particularly notable as it followed the previous week’s results, where the winning numbers for the 1167th lottery were 8, 23, 31, 35, 39, and 40, with a bonus number of 24. That drawing saw 10 first-prize winners, each taking home 2,884,080,000 won.

The Lotto 6/45 game, which has been a staple in South Korea since its inception in 2002, allows players to select six numbers from a pool of 45. The game is played year-round, with ticket sales available every day. However, sales are halted every Saturday from 8 PM until 6 AM on Sunday, coinciding with the drawing schedule. Each ticket costs 1,000 won, and players can purchase a maximum of 100,000 won worth of tickets per session.

Wonji, the travel creator who participated in this week's drawing, has been a prominent figure in the travel content scene since 2016. With 990,000 subscribers on her channel, she has gained a reputation for her engaging storytelling and captivating travel experiences. During her appearance on the Lotto show, she expressed her desire to contribute positively to society, sharing her experience of planting around 800 trees in Uganda during a recent trip to support local environmental efforts.

The Lotto program, Live Happy Dream Lotto 6/45, not only serves as a platform for announcing winning numbers but also highlights various public interest projects funded by lottery revenues. Each week, figures with a positive influence are invited to participate in the drawing, showcasing the philanthropic side of the lottery.

As part of the lottery’s commitment to transparency, the entire drawing process is available for viewing on MBC's YouTube channel, Know Your Rights, where viewers can watch replays and behind-the-scenes footage of the lottery events.

In addition to the Lotto 6/45, the Pension Lottery 720+ also continues to gain attention. The most recent drawing took place on April 17, 2025, where the first-prize winning number was group 3, 707288. This winner will receive a monthly pension of 7,000,000 won for 20 years, with a net amount of approximately 5,460,000 won after taxes. The second-prize number matched the last six digits, leading to four winners who will receive 1,000,000 won monthly for ten years.

The Pension Lottery also features various prize tiers, with winners receiving lump sums for matching fewer digits. For instance, 58 winners matched the last five digits of the first prize and will each receive 1,000,000 won in one-time payments. This structured approach to prizes ensures that a wide array of players can benefit from participating in the lottery.

Overall, the Lotto 6/45 and Pension Lottery continue to be a significant part of South Korean culture, providing excitement and the possibility of life-changing winnings for many. With each drawing, dreams of financial security and new beginnings are ignited, making the weekly event a highly anticipated occasion for millions across the nation.