Mizuho Bank announced the results of the 1960th drawing of the Loto 6 on December 26, 2024, presenting the winning numbers alongside the amounts for each prize tier. This announcement brings excitement to lottery players across Japan who participated hoping for substantial rewards.
The winning numbers for this draw are 10, 22, 27, 28, 31, and 32, with the bonus number being 08. The first prize, which is highly sought after, amounts to 200,000,000 yen, making this draw particularly enticing for those who matched all six main numbers.
The structure of winnings varies significantly based on how many numbers players correctly guessed. Winning the first prize requires correctly matching all six drawn numbers. For players who matched five main numbers plus the bonus number, the second prize offers 18,899,500 yen, which is shared among four winners. The third prize, awarded to those who matched five of the main numbers, was won by 181 individuals, each receiving 451,000 yen.
Further down the ranking, there are 9,695 winners of the fourth prize, each taking home 8,800 yen by matching four winning numbers. Lastly, the fifth tier saw 170,170 players who matched three numbers, each earning 1,000 yen.
Notably, there is also carryover from this drawing, with 51,986,189 yen rolling over to the next drawing. This carryover can make subsequent draws even more lucrative, enticing more participants to try their luck.
For those interested in participating, the rules of Loto 6 require players to select six different numbers from 1 to 43. The theoretical maximum prize for the first tier can be as high as 600 million yen when the jackpot rolls over. The rules stipulate how winners are determined based on matches with the announced numbers.
With the allure of significant cash prizes and the excitement of the lottery experience, many are likely to enter future drawings. Those wishing to verify their numbers or learn more about claiming their prizes should visit Mizuho Bank's official lottery website for detailed instructions and official announcements.
