Lottery

Lotto is a lottery feature in The Sims 3: Into the Future. Sims can buy a lotto ticket from the grocery, and the drawings are held at 7 PM every day. Buying multiple tickets will increase the chance to win. By default, Sims have 20% chance to win, and each additional lotto ticket will increase the winning chance by +0.9%.

There are 8 prizes if Sims win the lotto. The higher the amount of the prize, the less the chance to win. The chances to win the prizes are modified by the Sim's trait. Lucky trait will increase the chance to win higher prizes, while Unlucky trait will increase them.

Sims who time travel to Oasis Landing can check the lotto records at the city hall. Checking the records will give the Sim "Insider Tip" moodlet, which will greatly increase the chance to win grand prizes. Having the moodlet will also guarantee Sims to win the lotto draw, as well as to win the prize greater than §5,000.

Having the Advanced Technology skill will increase the amount of the prize. The multiplier, based on the Sim's skill level, is listed below:

This means that it's possible for a Sim to win up to §3,000,000 with a grand prize and level 10 of Advanced Technology skill.

Winning a lotto is necessary to earn The Renowned Philanthropist legacy statue. Once Sims win any of the lotto prizes, they must donate §50,000 at the city hall. After that, they will receive their legacy statue when they visit Oasis Landing. Earning The Renowned Philanthropist legacy statue enables Sims to give money to other Sims, which will boost their relationships. Sims will also get the "Honored Philanthropist" moodlet for +15, which will not expire while they're visiting Oasis Landing.