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In Belgium, public lotteries are a state monopoly run by the Nationale Loterij (Loterie Nationale in French). Players get a strictly regulated game, prizes are paid out net, and part of the proceeds flows back to Belgian society.
Key facts
| Operator | Nationale Loterij, a public company under federal supervision |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 18 |
| Tax on prizes | None for players: prizes are paid out net |
| Turnover 2025 | €1.666 billion (record year) |
| To society | €362.5 million after the 2024 results |
Law and regulation
The Nationale Loterij operates under its own law and a management contract with the Belgian state. Casinos and sports betting fall under the Gaming Commission (Kansspelcommissie), but the Nationale Loterij has its own status under government supervision. Each year a royal decree sets how the subsidies are distributed to good causes: €240 million for 2025.
The main Belgian lotteries
Lotto
The national number game: pick 6 numbers out of 45. Draws every Wednesday and Saturday at 19:00. Lotto Belgium is the best-known game in the country, with regular special draws. Belgian Lotto rules and draws
EuroMillions with My Bonus
The European draw game, every Tuesday and Friday evening. Every Belgian ticket carries a My Bonus code: four letters and five digits, always starting with B. That code is used in extra draws for prizes of €1 million, separate from your numbers and stars. How My Bonus works · EuroMillions
EuroDreams
A European annuity lottery with draws on Monday and Thursday. The top prize is €20,000 a month for 30 years. About EuroDreams
Vikinglotto
Belgium takes part in the Vikinglotto together with the Nordic countries, with a draw every Wednesday. About Vikinglotto
Win for Life and scratch cards
Win for Life is one of the most popular scratch cards in Belgium because the top prize is a monthly income for life, for example €2,000 a month on the €3 ticket. In 2025, 23 Belgians won a lifetime annuity.
The Nationale Loterij also runs Joker+, Keno and Pick3. Online play goes through e-Lotto.
Frequently asked questions
Do I pay tax on lottery winnings in Belgium?
No. Prizes of the Nationale Loterij are paid out net, so the advertised jackpot is the amount you receive. More in lottery tax by country.
Can I play in Belgium as a foreigner?
Anyone aged 18 or over can buy tickets at newsagents and petrol stations. Playing online through the Nationale Loterij requires an account with identity verification, which in practice is set up for residents of Belgium.
Sources: Nationale Loterij annual figures 2025 (via VRT), Belgian Council of Ministers decision of 29 May 2026 on subsidies. 18+ Play responsibly. Signs of a gambling problem
