National Lottery

SuperEnalotto is Italy's main numerical lottery and one of the most famous in Europe. It is distinguished by super-large jackpots, simple rules and a national scale of distribution: tickets can be purchased at thousands of licensed points of sale and from operators with an ADM license online. Below is a complete analysis of the format: from rules and schedule to payments and responsible play.

1) How the game works

Draw format: The player selects 6 numbers from 1-90.

Jolly number: additionally determined by Jolly (joker) - a separate number from the same range, which helps to get an increased prize in the category "5 + Jolly."

SuperStar option (optional): a separate number from 1-90, gives additional wins and multipliers for a number of categories, including the match of SuperStar itself.

Base rate: play in "columns" (sets of 6 numbers). The cost of the base column is low; connecting SuperStar increases the bid. (Exact prices depend on current price list and purchase channel.)

Why are jackpots so big?

The unplayed jackpot is accumulatively transferred to the next circulation without an upper limit, which leads to record amounts (historically - over €300 million).

2) Draw schedule and where to play

Draw days: usually Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evening (Italian time).

Where to buy a ticket:

Offline: licensed outlets (tobacco/lottery kiosks, points of sale).
Online: sites and applications of operators with an ADM license (after passing KYC: age 18 +).
Deadline sales: acceptance of bets closes shortly before circulation; the exact time is in the operator's rules.

3) Categories of prizes (general device)

"6" (jackpot): all 6 numbers matched - the main prize.

"5 + Jolly": Five of your numbers + Jolly is a big bonus below the jackpot.

"5," "4," "3," "2": standard categories with decreasing payments.

With SuperStar: additional prizes and multiplication of winnings are possible (including fixed prizes with only one SuperStar match).

💡 Note: the exact prize pool allocation ratios and fixed payout amounts are determined by the current draw regulations and published by the promoter.

4) Draw transparency and control

Supervision: the lottery operates under the control of ADM (Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli).

Running: official drawing procedure (mechanical drums/certified systems), audit and publication of results bulletins.

Ticket verification: through point of sale terminals, on the websites/applications of licensed operators or through official channels indicating the circulation and combination.

5) How to claim a win

Small amounts: usually paid immediately at the point of sale or to an online gaming account.

Medium and large prizes: issued at authorized centers/through operators according to the established procedure (ticket verification, identification, applications).

Presentation time: limited windows are valid (usually from several weeks to ~ 90 days from the date of publication of the official bulletin). Missing the deadline makes you ineligible for the prize.

Taxation: for lotteries, deductions with winnings at current rates are applied - the current parameters are specified by the operator/in the circulation regulations.

6) Online Participation: KYC and Safety

Age barrier: 18 +.

Identification: KYC is required to play online: proof of identity/age, sometimes addresses.

Payments: secure methods are used (cards with 3-D Secure 2, PayPal, Skrill, etc.); output - in a "closed loop" to the same method in which AML requirements are met.

Responsible game: deposit and time limits, betting history, self-exclusion are available in your personal account.

7) Probabilities and common sense

Fair chance: The prank is based on chance; there are no "profitable" strategies in advance.

Jackpot odds: Extremely low - this is normal for national lotteries with a range of 1-90 and a choice of 6 numbers.

Practice of participation: reasonable limits, bets "on change" and participation for the sake of emotions, and not as a way to earn money.

8) Player tips

1. Plan your budget. Determine the amount per draw/week and stay within the limits.

2. Check the results officially. Use sites/applications of licensed operators or a check at the point of sale.

3. Take care of tickets. Paper ticket - valuable paper: keep in a dry place, take a photo/copy of the number and QR.

4. Online account: Pass KYC in advance, turn on 2FA and keep payment methods close at hand.

5. Superjackpots = high hype. Buy tickets in advance (online - more convenient) so as not to miss the deadline circulation.

9) Social role and economics

Fiscal revenues: part of the proceeds goes to the Italian budget through taxes and fees.

Participation culture: SuperEnalotto is an element of the "national ritual": discussion of circulations, collective syndicates in offices/families, "happy" points of sale.

SuperEnalotto is the calling card of Italian lotteries: simple rules (6 out of 90), additional Jolly, SuperStar option and large accumulating jackpots. Play only with operators with an ADM license, observe the limits and deadlines for presenting winnings, keep tickets and check the results through official channels. Then the lottery will remain what it should be: safe and rare entertainment, not a financial strategy.