how to play The Pools
Looking for something a little different? The Pools is a '6 from '38 lottery game where the winning numbers are based on results of soccer matches played in Europe, Australia and around the world instead of numbered balls being drawn from a barrel.
You can play The Pools simply as a game of chance by playing your favourite or randomly selected numbers, or you can put your soccer knowledge to the test by choosing your numbers based on the teams competing on the Match List for that week.
The winning numbers are determined by the order of rank applied to the results of the matches. For example, score draw games are ranked highest, nil-score draw games are second highest, then away team and home team wins respectively. The Match List numbers for the six highest ranked matches are the "winning numbers" and the seventh highest ranked match is the "supplementary number".
download the "Let's Play" The Pools Guide
grab a QuickPick
QuickPick Entries are perfect if you are in a rush or playing lotto for the first time because your numbers are generated at random for you. QuickPick Entries are available in the following sizes:
- REGULAR QuickPick - 12 Games
- SUPER QuickPick - 18 Games
- MEGA QuickPick - 24 Games
- JUMBO QuickPick - 36 Games
- MAXI QuickPick - 50 Games
mark a coupon
If you've got numbers that are really special to you they could mean more to you when you play lotto. Just follow these simple steps:
- Grab The Pools coupon at your local Tatts Outlet or select your numbers when you buy The Pools online here at tattersalls.com.au
- Mark 6 numbers in each game panel
- Play 4 - 15 game panels
Systems entries
A System Entry gives you the option to play more numbers per game for a greater chance to win. For example, to win Division 1 in The Pools, you need all six winning numbers. To increase your chances of winning, you could play a System 9 which means you get to choose nine numbers for that game rather than the usual six which is equivalent to 84 standard games. Just follow these simple steps:
- Grab The Pools coupon at your local Tatts Outlet or select your numbers when you buy The Pools online here at tattersalls.com.au
- Mark 7 - 20 numbers in each game panel (e.g mark 9 numbers for a System 9 Entry etc)
- Play 1 - 50* games on a QuickPick coupon or play 1 - 15 games on a marked coupon
- Mark the "System/Pick" check box on your coupon or select this option when you buy The Pools online
* System 7 QuickPick Entries: minimum 2 game panels
NB: Maximum number of game panels will vary between 1-50 for high level System Entries. Please call us on 131 868 for more information.
Pick entries
Play a Pick Entry and you can guarantee yourself either one or two of the winning numbers required to win. You can play a Pick Entry with your favourite numbers on a marked coupon or as a QuickPick Entry.
For example, if you play a Pick 4 Entry for The Pools, you are guaranteed two out of the six winning numbers, and you only have to pick the remaining four winning numbers in that game panel.
- Grab The Pools coupon at your local Tatts Outlet or select your numbers when you buy The Pools online
- For a Pick 4 entry - mark 4 numbers in each game panel (gives you 2 out of the 6 winning numbers) or for a Pick 5 entry - mark 5 numbers in each game panel (gives you 1 out of the 6 winning numbers)
- For a QuickPick entry play 1 - 50 games or for a marked coupon play 1 - 15 games
- Mark the "System/Pick" check box on your coupon or select this option when you buy The Pools online
NB: Maximum number of game panels will vary between 1-50 for Pick Entries. Please call us on 131 868 for more information.
Top Up
When playing a Standard, System or Pick Entry, if you have marked only a few game panels and want to play a bigger entry, all you have to do is ask for a Top Up! The remaining unmarked game panels are quickpicked for you as standard games up to 9*, 12, 18, 24, 36 or 50 games. Just let your Retailer know how many games you want to top up to or, if you are purchasing online, you can select the 'quickpick row' or 'quickpick un-filled games' options to Top Up a Standard, System or Pick Entry.
*9 game option available for Oz Lotto only
Multi-week entries
Going on holidays? Out of town for work? If you're away and don't want to miss getting your entry in, grab a Multi-week entry! It now allows you to play the same numbers in your favourite game for 2 to 10 weeks at a time.
Advance entries
Got your eye on a special draw coming up? Maybe you've got a good feeling about a TattsLotto Superdraw? Entries for specific draws are available up to 25 weeks prior to any lotto draw date so why not buy early to avoid the rush.
play a Favourite
Tatts Card members can store up to 50 sets of favourite games and numbers on their Tatts Card. Just present your card at your local Tatts Outlet and ask to play a Favourite. You can record any marked coupon or QuickPick as a favourite, or as an online member you can save your Favourites when buying lotto online. That means you can play your Favourites anytime!
