What is an early bird draw?
Last updated 15 October 2026 (AEST) · 9 open draws · Method: definition written by our editors; the open-draw table is read from each operator's published draw pages on every sync.
An early bird draw is a smaller draw held before the main draw. Tickets bought before the early bird closing date are entered in it and still go into the main draw.
Early bird prizes are usually cash, a car or gold, and some lotteries run several early bird rounds. Buying early therefore gives a ticket more than one chance to win.
The early bird closing date is separate from the main closing date. Both are published on each draw page.
How to use this page
Read the meaning, then use the table to see the draws open right now. Related terms are linked below.
| Draw | Operator | Prize | Ticket from | Odds if sold outOne ticket, from the published ticket pool | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win $5.4M Mater Draw 327 — Wurtulla, QLD prize home | Mater Lotteries | $5.3M | $2.00 | Not published | 20 October 2026 |
| Win $541K Mater Cars for Cancer Draw 131 — prestige car lottery | Mater Cars for Cancer | $541K | $30.00 | Not published | 13 November 2026 |
| Win $2.88M Yourtown Draw 561 — Buderim, QLD prize home | Yourtown | $2.88M | — | Not published | 18 November 2026 |
| Win $200K Endeavour Pay Day Draw 222 — prestige car lottery | Endeavour Pay Day Lotteries | $200K | $5.00 | Not published | 26 November 2026 |
| Win $3.4M Endeavour Draw 470 — Mooloolaba, QLD prize home | Endeavour Lotteries | $3.4M | $10.00 | Not published | 10 December 2026 |
| BRAND NEW LOTTERY! | Mater Lotteries | $100K | — | Not published | 12 December 2026 |
| Win $14.7M Dream Home Draw 435 — Palm Beach, QLD prize home | Dream Home Art Union | $14.7M | $10.00 | Not published | 16 December 2026 |
| Win $7.1M Mater Draw 328 — Helensvale, QLD prize home | Mater Lotteries | $7.1M | $2.00 | Not published | 20 December 2026 |
| Win $360K Yourtown Prestige Cars Draw 1159 — prestige car lottery | Yourtown Prestige Cars | $360K | $10.00 | 1 in 180K | 21 December 2026 |
Early bird draw in practice
This is a general explanation. Details can differ between operators; each draw's terms and conditions always decide.
Questions about early bird draw
If I win the early bird, can I still win the house?
In most lotteries yes, because early bird tickets stay in the main draw. A few operators set different rules, so check the terms.