German Lotto 6 aus 49 FAQs

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Learn everything you need to know about the German Lotto before you play, from the minimum jackpot amount to the next draw time!

Question: When are Lotto 6 aus 49 draws held?

Answer: Wednesday draws for Lotto 6 aus 49 are held at 18.25 CET and the Saturday draws are conducted at 19.25 CET. If you’re in Germany, you can watch the televised draws on local channels in your area.

Question: When is the cut-off for buying Lotto 6 aus 49 tickets?

Answer: Ticket sales for Lotto 6 aus 49 draw close at 18.00 CET on Wednesday and at 19.00 CET on Saturday.

Question: I want to play Lotto 6 aus 49 but I don't live in Germany. What do I do?

Answer: You can choose German Lotto numbers online, wherever you are in the world. See the Lotto Tickets page to find out how you can win the huge jackpots that German players aim for twice a week.

Question: How old do I have to be to play German Lotto?

Answer: All Lotto 6 aus 49 players, whether they live in Germany or abroad, must be at least 18 years old.

Question: What are the odds of winning the Lotto 6 aus 49 jackpot?

Answer: The odds of winning the top Lotto 6 aus 49 prize are 1 in 139,838,160.

Question: What are the odds of winning any Lotto 6 aus 49 prize?

Answer: The odds of winning any Lotto 6 aus 49 prize are 1 in 31.

Question: Will I need to pay taxes on any Lotto 6 aus 49 prize I might win?

Answer: Lottery winnings in Germany are tax-free.

Question: When do Lotto 6 aus 49 prizes expire?

Answer: Lotto 6 aus 49 prizes don’t last forever - you’ll have 13 weeks from the date of the draw to make a claim.

Question: Is there a minimum jackpot for Lotto 6 aus 49?

Answer: The minimum jackpot for a regular Wednesday draw is €1 million, while the minimum jackpot for a Saturday draw is €3 million.

Question: Does Lotto 6 aus 49 have a jackpot cap or rollover limit?

Answer: The top prize on German Lotto can roll over up to €50 million.

Question: What was the value of the highest Lotto 6 aus 49 jackpot ever won?

Answer: In December 2007, three ticket holders split a top prize of €45.3 million, the biggest Lotto 6 aus 49 jackpot to date!

Question: When will the next Lotto 6 aus 49 draw take place?

Answer: Saturday 14th December 2024 .

Question: What is the current value of the Lotto 6 aus 49 jackpot?

Answer: The next German Lotto jackpot is €15 Million

Question: How much does it cost to buy a Lotto 6 aus 49 ticket?

Answer: A single ticket costs €1 plus a 0.50 € processing fee.