The Complete Guide to Vietlott: How to Buy, Check & Claim Mega 6/45 and Power 6/55 (2026)
In short, Vietnam’s number-pick lottery “Vietlott” lets anyone play from just 10,000 VND (about US$0.40) per line, and you can check results easily on the official app or website. This guide focuses not on the paper tickets sold on the street but on Vietlott—the computerized lottery, including Mega 6/45 and Power 6/55—covering the games, how to buy, draw days, checking results, claiming prizes, and tax, updated for 2026. It’s useful for residents and long-stay visitors, and for travelers who genuinely want a shot at a big jackpot.
Note: Prize amounts and rules change. Check the official site (vietlott.vn) for the latest accurate details.
目次
- What is Vietlott, and how is it different from the traditional lottery?
- What types of Vietlott games are there?
- How do you buy Vietlott tickets?
- How do you check the winning numbers?
- How and when do you claim a prize?
- Is there tax on winnings?
- Can foreigners buy and claim Vietlott prizes?
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Conclusion
What is Vietlott, and how is it different from the traditional lottery?
Vietlott is the official number-pick lottery run by the state-owned Vietnam Computerized Lottery Company under the Ministry of Finance. Unlike the traditional lottery (the street-sold Xo so with pre-printed numbers), you choose your own numbers and an electronic draw decides the result.
Vietlott’s biggest draw is the rollover, which can push jackpots into the tens of billions of VND. At just 10,000 VND a line, it’s cheap to play yet can pay out life-changing sums—similar in spirit to big number-pick games elsewhere.
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What types of Vietlott games are there?
The two main Vietlott games are Mega 6/45 and Power 6/55. Others include Max 3D / Max 3D+, Keno, and Bingo18.
| Game | How to pick | Draw days (approx.) | Notes / prize guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mega 6/45 | 6 of 1–45 | Wed/Fri/Sun 18:00 | Jackpot from ~12 billion VND. Simple and popular |
| Power 6/55 | 6 of 1–55 (+ power no.) | Tue/Thu/Sat 18:00 | Jackpot 1 from ~30bn VND, Jackpot 2 from ~3bn VND |
| Max 3D / 3D+ | 3-digit numbers | About 3x/week | Easier to win smaller prizes |
| Keno | Pick from 80 | Daily, frequent | Fast, high-frequency draws |
* Prize guides change with rollovers. Confirm current amounts on the official site.
How do you buy Vietlott tickets?
The basic way to buy Vietlott is at a retailer with a terminal, marking your numbers on a bet slip. Buying via the official app or phone channel is increasingly common too.
- Bet slip: fill in your chosen numbers and hand it to the clerk to print a ticket.
- Quick pick: can’t decide? Let the system choose numbers at random.
- Price: 10,000 VND per line (~US$0.40); you can buy multiple lines or draws at once.
- Where: dedicated retailers in cities, plus the official app.
Keep your ticket safe after buying—you’ll need it to check and claim.
How do you check the winning numbers?
The most reliable way to check is to match your ticket numbers on the Vietlott official app or the official website (vietlott.vn).
The official app—the only one published by Vietlott (Ministry of Finance)—shows the latest results immediately. All draws are at 18:00, and results are also posted at retailers and in newspapers. Enter your numbers to see instantly whether you’ve won.
How and when do you claim a prize?
You must claim within 60 days of the draw. Small prizes can be claimed at retailers; large prizes such as jackpots are claimed at a Vietlott office.
- Sign the back of your ticket and bring valid photo ID (e.g., passport).
- Small wins: often cashable at an authorized retailer.
- Large wins / jackpots: handled directly at a Vietlott office; no paperwork required in advance.
- Hanoi head office: 15th Floor, CornerStone Building, 16 Phan Chu Trinh, Hoan Kiem.
After 60 days the prize is forfeited, so claim promptly—and don’t lose or damage the ticket.
Is there tax on winnings?
Yes. A 10% personal income tax applies to the portion of a single ticket’s prize that exceeds 10 million VND, withheld when you collect.
The formula is (prize − 10 million VND) × 10%. Prizes of 10 million VND or less are tax-free. Vietlott withholds the tax before paying, so what you receive is the after-tax amount.
* Tax rules can change. For large wins, confirm with a tax professional or official sources.
Can foreigners buy and claim Vietlott prizes?
Yes to both. A foreigner in Ho Chi Minh City has reportedly won a jackpot worth around US$1.3 million.
You’ll need valid photo ID (such as a passport) to claim, and large prizes are paid within Vietnam. We’ll dig deeper into tax and claiming for foreigners in a separate article.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How much is one Vietlott line?
10,000 VND (about US$0.40) per line. You can buy multiple lines or in bulk.
Which days does Vietlott draw?
Mega 6/45 draws on Wed/Fri/Sun and Power 6/55 on Tue/Thu/Sat, all at 18:00.
Where can you check results?
On the Vietlott official app or website (vietlott.vn), by entering your ticket numbers.
What is the deadline to claim?
Within 60 days of the draw. After that the prize can no longer be claimed.
Is there tax on winnings?
A 10% income tax applies to the portion above 10 million VND, withheld at payout. Prizes of 10 million VND or less are tax-free.
Can foreigners claim a prize?
Yes. You need valid photo ID, and large prizes are paid within Vietnam.
Conclusion
Vietlott is an accessible number-pick lottery anyone can join from 10,000 VND, with results easy to check on the official app or site. The headline games are Mega 6/45 (Wed/Fri/Sun) and Power 6/55 (Tue/Thu/Sat); prizes must be claimed within 60 days, and 10% tax applies above 10 million VND. Foreigners can buy and claim too. Learn the rules, play within your means, and enjoy a bit of Vietnamese-style luck.
