Top 10 Biggest Lotteries in the World (2026)
From billion-dollar American jackpots to centuries-old European traditions – we rank the world's largest lotteries by their record-breaking prize money. Find out which lottery holds the ultimate jackpot record and how the odds compare.
Which is the biggest lottery in the world?
By single jackpot, it's the US Powerball: a ticket sold in California won a record $2.04 billion in November 2022. By total prize money in one draw, Spain's El Gordo Christmas lottery is bigger: it pays out around €2.7 billion, split among thousands of winners.
Lotteries captivate people around the world with the promise of life-changing prizes. From the massive American jackpots to the tradition-rich European draws – here are the 10 largest lotteries in the world, ranked by their record jackpots.
Powerball
Mega Millions
SuperEnalotto
EuroMillions
El Gordo
Mega-Sena
Eurojackpot
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German Lotto 6aus49
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Conclusion: Which Lottery Offers the Best Chances?
While the American lotteries Powerball and Mega Millions offer the largest individual jackpots, European lotteries like Eurojackpot and 6aus49 have significantly better odds for smaller prize tiers. The Spanish El Gordo is unique in that it distributes the entire prize pool among many winners.
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