How Lottery Number Generator Works

This tool produces random ticket lines that match the rules you set. You choose how many main numbers to draw and the maximum value in the pool (the pool always starts at 1). If you enable unique draws, each ticket line will contain non-repeating values, which matches how most lotteries print numbers. You can also add a bonus draw with its own range and count, and optionally sort the final numbers for readability.

Step-by-Step

• 1) Pick a preset or choose Custom: Select a well-known format like EuroMillions or Powerball, or switch to Custom to define your own main and bonus rules.
• 2) Set main draw rules: Enter the count of main numbers and the main max number. Turn on Unique numbers to prevent duplicates within a line.
• 3) Add bonus balls (optional): If your game uses bonus numbers, set the bonus count and bonus max number. Bonus numbers are drawn from a separate pool.
• 4) Exclude values you don’t want: Paste a comma-, space-, or newline-separated list of numbers to remove from the main pool. This is optional and can be changed any time.
• 5) Choose output style: Select a separator (space, comma, dash), decide if you want sorting, and optionally add line labels such as “Ticket 1”.
• 6) Generate, copy, or download: Click Generate to create your ticket lines, then copy to clipboard or download as a TXT file.

Key Features

Popular lottery presets

Use presets for common lottery formats to generate ticket lines instantly. Presets are designed to match typical rules, such as the main draw size and bonus ball range, so you can produce results immediately on the first page load. You can still adjust any preset to suit your own lottery, pool rules, or preferences.

Custom draw rules

Create your own configuration by selecting Custom. This is ideal for local lottery formats, office pools, classroom activities, or game nights where you want a specific draw size from a defined pool. The tool validates your settings so the generator can reliably produce numbers that match your constraints.

Bonus ball support

Many lotteries include bonus numbers drawn from a different range than the main numbers. This generator supports a bonus draw with its own count and maximum number. If you do not need bonus balls, set the bonus count to zero and the tool will output clean main-only lines.

Exclusion list for the main pool

Exclude numbers you want to avoid without manually editing the pool size. This is helpful if you repeatedly get a number you dislike, if you want to avoid a set of “already used” picks, or if you are using the tool for a custom activity where certain numbers are reserved. The tool ignores invalid entries and only excludes numbers that are within the selected main range.

Readable output and quick actions

Sort results for easy scanning, label each generated line, and choose your preferred separator for copying into a spreadsheet or message. Built-in actions let you copy to clipboard with a reliable fallback or download a TXT file for storing your picks or sharing them with a group.

Use Cases

• Office lottery pools: Generate multiple lines for a team pool and share them in a group chat so everyone knows which picks are included.
• Personal ticket planning: Create several candidate ticket lines quickly and choose the ones you like best before buying a ticket.
• Quick-pick alternative: Produce random combinations that follow real lottery constraints, including unique numbers and optional bonus balls.
• Number avoidance preferences: Exclude specific values tied to superstition, personal preferences, or numbers you simply don’t want to play.
• Party games and raffles: Use custom settings to generate random draws for games that require unique selections from a numbered pool.
• Testing and demos: Create realistic lottery-like sample data for formatting tests, UI mockups, or documentation examples.

Because you can combine presets, custom ranges, exclusions, and optional bonus balls, the tool works both as a lottery helper and as a general-purpose “draw from a pool” generator for many lightweight scenarios.

Optimization Tips

Keep unique draws feasible

If you enable unique draws, ensure there are enough available numbers after exclusions. For example, drawing 6 unique numbers from a pool of 1–10 becomes impossible if you exclude 6 or more values. If the tool warns you, reduce exclusions, reduce the draw count, or increase the max number in the pool.

Use sorting for human review

Sorting is a display preference that makes ticket lines easier to scan and compare, especially when you generate many lines. Sorting does not change the randomness of the selection; it only changes the order after numbers are drawn.

Pick separators based on where you paste

Commas work well for spreadsheets, spaces look similar to printed tickets, and dashes help visually group numbers. If you enable line labels, sharing and discussing specific ticket lines becomes much easier.

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