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What Happens If Two People Win the Jackpot?

It’s a surprisingly common outcome on big draws: more than one winning ticket. So what happens to the jackpot then? Here’s how sharing works.

The jackpot is shared

If two or more tickets match all the numbers, the jackpot is divided equally between them. Two winners get half each; ten winners get a tenth each. Each winner still receives their share completely tax-free.

Why sharing happens

Shared jackpots are more likely when lots of people pick the same popular patterns — birthdays (numbers 1–31), sequences, or “lucky” numbers. When a common combination wins, it’s split many ways.

Can you reduce the chance of sharing?

You can’t change your odds of winning, but choosing less common numbers — including those above 31 — can mean sharing with fewer people if you do win. Lower prize tiers are also shared among winners at that level for some games. See the most common lottery numbers, the Lotto prize breakdown and how lottery winners are paid.

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