National Lotteries

The German lottery market is one of the most sustainable and regulated in Europe. Its "anchors" remain the classic Lotto 6aus49 and the pan-European EuroJackpot. Both games are available in all federal states through a network of official kiosks and online land lottery services, work under state supervision and are focused on financing socially significant projects.

Lotto 6aus49: "classics of the genre"

The essence of the game. The player selects 6 numbers out of 49, as well as an additional number (Superzahl), which forms the distribution by prize classes.

Circulations. Twice a week (traditionally the middle and end of the week).

Prizes. Several prize classes - from the coincidence of a part of the numbers to the complete coincidence of "6 + Superzahl." The jackpot is accumulated between runs until the limits/payouts set by the rule are reached.

Where to play.

Official stalls (Lotto-annahmestellen) in each land;

Official land lottery sites/applications.

Responsibility and age. Participation - strictly from the age of 18; there is a state system of self-exclusion OASIS (applies to lotteries in the online channel).

What players appreciate. Familiar rules, low entry threshold, large community, understandable grid of prizes.

EuroJackpot: Europe-wide format with big jackpots

The essence of the game. A combination of basic numbers and additional "euro numbers" (European model of multi-stage prize levels).

Circulations. Twice a week.

Features. The interstate betting pool supports large jackpots and a wide prize grid. At the same time, German players participate through their land lotteries - tickets are bought "at home," winnings are paid according to German rules.

Where to play. The same channels: kiosks and official online platforms of land operators.

Why choose. Large potential winnings, European scale, frequent draws.

Regulation and sales channels

Operators. Lotteries are organized by land lottery companies united in Deutscher Lotto- und Totoblock (DLTB).

Offline sales. Kiosks with terminals, where the ticket is issued through a registered account or by receipt with subsequent verification.

Online sales. On the official websites/applications of the land: registration with confirmation of age and place of residence, secure payments, history of rates.

Marketing and protection. Lottery advertising is limited; warnings, limits in your personal account, self-exclusion tools are required.

Taxation and payments

Tax on winnings. In Germany, lottery winnings per se are generally not subject to income tax. The subsequent use of funds (for example, interest income or capital gains) becomes taxable.

Payouts. Small amounts - in kiosks/to the account; large ones - through the land operator according to the established procedure (identification, non-cash transfer).

Security. Tickets and online bills are personalized; losing a paper ticket without registering is a risk, so online participation or linking to a customer number is recommended.

Chances, common sense strategies and responsible play

Odds and prize classes. Both lotteries have a multi-level grid; the chance of a jackpot is extremely small, but there are intermediate levels that return some of the bets.

Budget. Lottery - entertainment with a negative mathematical expectation; determine the budget for the month in advance and do not increase it impulsively.

Play hygiene. Don't "catch up" on past circulations; use Quick-Tip to avoid "popular patterns" and sharing a potential prize.

Self-control. In online offices, limits on the frequency and amount of bets are available; for signs of problem play, use pause or self-exclusion (OASIS).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is it possible to buy a ticket not in your own land?

Offline - usually in your own, online - through the official website of your land; in any case, the winnings are paid according to German rules.

What is more important: "system" or single option?

System rates increase the number of combinations and the cost of participation; use them only consciously, understanding rising costs.

How to check your winnings?

Through your personal account (online), at the kiosk by receipt or on the official page of your land lottery (circulation numbers are published openly).

Lotto 6aus49 is a symbol of the German lottery tradition with simple rules and regular draws, and EuroJackpot is a European format with large jackpots and a wide grid of prizes. Both products are sold only through official channels of land lotteries, with age verification, self-control tools and transparent payments. The optimal strategy is to play rarely, in small amounts, use limits and perceive lotteries as entertainment, and not a tool for "quick enrichment."