German Lotto
Next Jackpot*€1.0m
As you finish your Schnapps and leave the exclusive cabaret club on the Unter den Linden, you wave away your chauffeur-driven Mercedes and decide to stroll back to the Hotel Adlon Kempinski, a five star hotel by the Brandenburg Gate. As you enjoy the warm evening air, you think about your recent win on the Deutsches Lotto – the German national lottery – and smile to yourself.
Key Facts
Draw Days
Every Wednesday and Saturday
Record Jackpot
€45.3 Million
Annual Prize Payout
€1.9 Billion
Draw Format
6 winning numbers and 1 bonus number are drawn from a field of 1 to 49.
Tax Status
All winnings are awarded in a lump sum and are German tax-free.
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Did you Know?
- The Germans have been running official lotteries since the 1700's and the current Lotto game is over 50 years old
- The average weekly prize pool is €38 million
- On average, the Deutsches Lotto creates 364 Euro millionaires each year
- The largest single win of €45.3 million was for a ticket given away free in a national newspaper
