[1] The game is a product of Tatts Group and since 1 June 2016, has been promoted under the master brand The Lott.

[better source needed] The first TattsLotto draw was televised by Melbourne television station HSV7 on 22 June 1972, and was hosted by David Johnston and Lucy Kiraly.

[2][3] It is drawn every Saturday night and draws were telecast on Channel Seven in Melbourne, Prime7 in Southern NSW & Victoria, and the Seven Network & Network 10 affiliated Southern Cross Television in Tasmania until the mid 2000s.

Draws are now broadcast every Saturday night at approximately 7:30pm (AEST) on 7two and affiliated regional stations.

Winnings are calculated in 6 divisions with division 1 (six correct numbers) paying between 1 and 20 million dollars, however, some New Years Megadraws can win up to 30 million dollars, if not more.