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
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Recent draws
| Date | Numbers | Bonus | Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 · 11 · 19 · 20 · 23 · 28 | 6 | €8.7M | |
| 3 · 14 · 19 · 24 · 39 · 41 | 3 | €5.6M | |
| 14 · 15 · 29 · 32 · 34 · 40 | 9 | €4M | |
| 3 · 15 · 20 · 32 · 33 · 42 | 4 | €900,754 | |
| 16 · 20 · 25 · 33 · 39 · 45 | 0 | €50M |
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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