German Lotto 6 aus 49
Germany
LOTTO 6 aus 49 is Germany's most popular and traditional lottery. Since the first draw on October 9, 1955, millions of players have tried their luck. With jackpots up to €45 million and the classic 6+1 system, it's one of the world's most recognized lotteries.
Check your numbers
Check your German Lotto 6 aus 49 numbers against historical draws
Latest result
fromWinning numbers
Jackpot
€63,4M
Recent draws
| Date | Numbers | Bonus | Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 · 32 · 17 · 30 · 8 · 23 | 8 | €60,8M | |
| 24 · 4 · 6 · 41 · 44 · 26 | 9 | €56,9M | |
| 10 · 27 · 41 · 3 · 48 · 14 | 2 | €54,3M | |
| 26 · 47 · 41 · 16 · 30 · 44 | 1 | — | |
| 6 · 39 · 14 · 8 · 2 · 11 | 7 | — |
Wednesday & Saturday
18:25 CET
€45.4 Million
2020
1:139,838,160
1:31
How to Play
- 1Choose 6 numbers from 49 (1-49)
- 2Choose a Superzahl (0-9)
- 3Draws are held Wednesday and Saturday at 6:25 PM CET
- 4Match 2+ numbers to win
Prize Tiers
| Tier | Match | Odds | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 + Superzahl | 1:139,838,160 | Jackpot |
| 2 | 6 Correct | 1:15,537,573 | ~€1,000,000 |
| 3 | 5 + Superzahl | 1:542,008 | ~€10,000 |
| 4 | 5 Correct | 1:60,223 | ~€3,000 |
| 5 | 4 + Superzahl | 1:10,324 | ~€200 |
| 6 | 4 Correct | 1:1,147 | ~€50 |
| 7 | 3 + Superzahl | 1:567 | ~€20 |
| 8 | 3 Correct | 1:63 | ~€10 |
| 9 | 2 + Superzahl | 1:76 | €5 |
History
LOTTO 6 aus 49 was launched in Hamburg in 1955 and quickly became Germany's most popular lottery. The game system has been adjusted several times: the Zusatzzahl was added in 1956, the Superzahl in 1991, and the current system with only the Superzahl was introduced in 2013.
FAQ
- When are the draws?
- Draws take place every Wednesday and Saturday at 6:25 PM CET.
- What are the odds of winning?
- The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 139,838,160. The odds of winning any prize are 1 in 31.
- How long do I have to claim my prize?
- You have 13 weeks to claim your prize.
- What is the Superzahl?
- The Superzahl is the last digit of your ticket number (0-9). It determines whether you win the jackpot.
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