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Lotto 6aus49 is the national lottery of Germany: you pick 6 numbers from 1 to 49, and a Superzahl from 0 to 9 decides the jackpot. Draws take place every Wednesday and Saturday, organised by the 16 state lottery companies of the Deutscher Lotto- und Totoblock. It is the best-known of the German lotteries, next to Eurojackpot.
On this page: How to play · Prizes and odds · Results · Claiming prizes · FAQ
Lotto 6aus49 in 30 seconds
| Country | Germany |
|---|---|
| Operator | The 16 state lottery companies in the Deutscher Lotto- und Totoblock (DLTB) |
| Draw days | Wednesday 18:25 and Saturday 19:25 (German time) |
| Price per field | €1.20, plus a handling fee per ticket |
| Format | 6 numbers from 1–49, plus a Superzahl from 0–9 |
| Jackpot cap | €50 million |
| Jackpot odds | 1 in 139,838,160 |
| Tax on prizes | None: lottery winnings are tax-free in Germany |
| Minimum age | 18 |
What Is Lotto 6aus49?
Lotto 6aus49 has been drawn since 1955 and is still the biggest draw game in Germany. It is not run by one national company: each federal state has its own lottery company, and together they form the Deutscher Lotto- und Totoblock. The game, the draws and the prizes are the same everywhere in Germany.
What sets it apart from most lotteries is the Superzahl. It is the last digit of your ticket number, and it only matters in the odd-numbered prize classes. Six correct numbers alone win class 2; you need the Superzahl as well for the jackpot.
How to Play Lotto 6aus49
- Pick 6 numbers from 1 to 49 in one or more fields, or choose a quick pick.
- Your Superzahl is set by the last digit of your ticket number.
- Choose the draw: Wednesday, Saturday or both, for one week or several.
- Add the optional games if you like: Spiel 77 (€2.50) and Super 6 (€1.25) use your ticket number, not your chosen numbers.
- Buy the ticket at a lottery outlet in Germany or through the official online offer of a state lottery company, and keep your receipt.
Lotto 6aus49 Draw Days and Times
The numbers are drawn on Wednesday at 18:25 and on Saturday at 19:25, German time (CET in winter, CEST in summer). The draw takes a few minutes, so the winning numbers are usually known around 18:30 and 19:30. Ticket sales close shortly before the draw; the exact cut-off differs per federal state. The draws are no longer shown on TV but are streamed live on LOTTO.de. Draw days for other countries are listed on our results and draw days page.
Lotto 6aus49 Prizes and Winning Odds
| Class | Match | Odds 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 + Superzahl | 139,838,160 |
| 2 | 6 | 15,537,573 |
| 3 | 5 + Superzahl | 542,008 |
| 4 | 5 | 60,223 |
| 5 | 4 + Superzahl | 10,324 |
| 6 | 4 | 1,147 |
| 7 | 3 + Superzahl | 567 |
| 8 | 3 | 63 |
| 9 | 2 + Superzahl | 76 |
Half of all stakes goes into the prize pool. Class 9 pays a fixed €6; the other classes share their part of the pool, so the amounts change with every draw. Taken together, the chance of winning any prize is about 1 in 31. You can compare these odds with other games in our lottery odds calculator.
Lotto 6aus49 Results and Winning Numbers
The official winning numbers appear on LOTTO.de and on the websites of the state lottery companies right after the draw. The prize amounts per class follow later: for the Saturday draw usually on Monday morning. You can check a paper ticket at any lottery outlet, where the terminal reads the receipt. If you play online with an account, the result and any prize appear in your account automatically.
How to Claim Lotto 6aus49 Prizes
Small prizes are paid out in cash at a lottery outlet, from one working day after the draw, on presentation of the receipt and ID. The cash limit differs per federal state. Above that limit you fill in a claim form at the outlet and the state lottery company transfers the money; prizes over €100,000 are paid about a week after the draw.
You have three years to claim, counted from the end of the year in which you won. Prizes are paid in full: Germany does not tax lottery winnings, only the interest or returns you earn on the money afterwards. More on this in lottery tax by country.
The €50 Million Jackpot Cap
If nobody hits 6 numbers plus the Superzahl, the jackpot rolls over to the next draw. Since 1 November 2023 it can grow to a maximum of €50 million. Once it reaches that cap it stays there until someone wins it; there is no forced payout any more.
That was different before. From September 2020 to October 2023 the cap was €45 million, and once it was reached the jackpot was paid out in the next draw, if necessary to the players with six numbers but no Superzahl. Two players won the full €45 million jackpot under those rules, in 2022 and in April 2023. Under the current rules the jackpot stood at €50 million for more than seven weeks in summer 2026.
Where Can You Play Lotto 6aus49?
Official tickets are sold at lottery outlets throughout Germany and online by the state lottery companies. Their online accounts require identity verification and are in practice set up for people who live in Germany. Unlicensed sites that only take bets on the outcome of the draw are illegal in Germany.
If you live abroad, some international services buy an official ticket on your behalf. Whether that is allowed depends on the rules in your own country. We compare these services on our ticket sellers page.
Responsible Play
You must be 18 or older to play. A lottery ticket is a game of chance, not an investment: most tickets win nothing. Set a fixed amount you can afford to lose. If playing stops being fun, read about the signs of a gambling problem and where to get help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lotto 6aus49
How much does a Lotto 6aus49 ticket cost?
Each field costs €1.20 per draw. On top of that comes a handling fee per ticket, which differs per state lottery company. Spiel 77 (€2.50) and Super 6 (€1.25) are optional.
What happens if nobody wins the jackpot?
The jackpot rolls over to the next draw and keeps growing up to the cap of €50 million. At the cap it stays at €50 million until someone matches 6 numbers plus the Superzahl.
Is the Superzahl chosen by the player?
No. Your Superzahl is the last digit of your ticket number. In the draw, one Superzahl from 0 to 9 is drawn after the six main numbers.
Can foreigners play Lotto 6aus49?
Yes. Anyone aged 18 or over can buy a paper ticket at a lottery outlet in Germany and claim a prize with the receipt. Online play directly with a state lottery company is in practice limited to residents of Germany.
How long do I have to claim a prize?
Three years, counted from the end of the calendar year of the draw. A prize from a draw in 2026 can be claimed until 31 December 2029.
Official Sources
- LOTTO.de, the official portal of the Deutscher Lotto- und Totoblock: rules, draws and prize amounts
- Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), the German gambling regulator
Lotto 6aus49 is the national lottery of Germany: you pick 6 numbers from 1 to 49, and a Superzahl from 0 to 9 decides the jackpot. Draws take place every Wednesday and Saturday, organised by the 16 state lottery companies of the Deutscher Lotto- und Totoblock. It is the best-known of the German lotteries, next to Eurojackpot.
On this page: How to play · Prizes and odds · Results · Claiming prizes · FAQ
Lotto 6aus49 in 30 seconds
| Country | Germany |
|---|---|
| Operator | The 16 state lottery companies in the Deutscher Lotto- und Totoblock (DLTB) |
| Draw days | Wednesday 18:25 and Saturday 19:25 (German time) |
| Price per field | €1.20, plus a handling fee per ticket |
| Format | 6 numbers from 1–49, plus a Superzahl from 0–9 |
| Jackpot cap | €50 million |
| Jackpot odds | 1 in 139,838,160 |
| Tax on prizes | None: lottery winnings are tax-free in Germany |
| Minimum age | 18 |
What Is Lotto 6aus49?
Lotto 6aus49 has been drawn since 1955 and is still the biggest draw game in Germany. It is not run by one national company: each federal state has its own lottery company, and together they form the Deutscher Lotto- und Totoblock. The game, the draws and the prizes are the same everywhere in Germany.
What sets it apart from most lotteries is the Superzahl. It is the last digit of your ticket number, and it only matters in the odd-numbered prize classes. Six correct numbers alone win class 2; you need the Superzahl as well for the jackpot.
How to Play Lotto 6aus49
- Pick 6 numbers from 1 to 49 in one or more fields, or choose a quick pick.
- Your Superzahl is set by the last digit of your ticket number.
- Choose the draw: Wednesday, Saturday or both, for one week or several.
- Add the optional games if you like: Spiel 77 (€2.50) and Super 6 (€1.25) use your ticket number, not your chosen numbers.
- Buy the ticket at a lottery outlet in Germany or through the official online offer of a state lottery company, and keep your receipt.
Lotto 6aus49 Draw Days and Times
The numbers are drawn on Wednesday at 18:25 and on Saturday at 19:25, German time (CET in winter, CEST in summer). The draw takes a few minutes, so the winning numbers are usually known around 18:30 and 19:30. Ticket sales close shortly before the draw; the exact cut-off differs per federal state. The draws are no longer shown on TV but are streamed live on LOTTO.de. Draw days for other countries are listed on our results and draw days page.
Lotto 6aus49 Prizes and Winning Odds
| Class | Match | Odds 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 + Superzahl | 139,838,160 |
| 2 | 6 | 15,537,573 |
| 3 | 5 + Superzahl | 542,008 |
| 4 | 5 | 60,223 |
| 5 | 4 + Superzahl | 10,324 |
| 6 | 4 | 1,147 |
| 7 | 3 + Superzahl | 567 |
| 8 | 3 | 63 |
| 9 | 2 + Superzahl | 76 |
Half of all stakes goes into the prize pool. Class 9 pays a fixed €6; the other classes share their part of the pool, so the amounts change with every draw. Taken together, the chance of winning any prize is about 1 in 31. You can compare these odds with other games in our lottery odds calculator.
Lotto 6aus49 Results and Winning Numbers
The official winning numbers appear on LOTTO.de and on the websites of the state lottery companies right after the draw. The prize amounts per class follow later: for the Saturday draw usually on Monday morning. You can check a paper ticket at any lottery outlet, where the terminal reads the receipt. If you play online with an account, the result and any prize appear in your account automatically.
How to Claim Lotto 6aus49 Prizes
Small prizes are paid out in cash at a lottery outlet, from one working day after the draw, on presentation of the receipt and ID. The cash limit differs per federal state. Above that limit you fill in a claim form at the outlet and the state lottery company transfers the money; prizes over €100,000 are paid about a week after the draw.
You have three years to claim, counted from the end of the year in which you won. Prizes are paid in full: Germany does not tax lottery winnings, only the interest or returns you earn on the money afterwards. More on this in lottery tax by country.
The €50 Million Jackpot Cap
If nobody hits 6 numbers plus the Superzahl, the jackpot rolls over to the next draw. Since 1 November 2023 it can grow to a maximum of €50 million. Once it reaches that cap it stays there until someone wins it; there is no forced payout any more.
That was different before. From September 2020 to October 2023 the cap was €45 million, and once it was reached the jackpot was paid out in the next draw, if necessary to the players with six numbers but no Superzahl. Two players won the full €45 million jackpot under those rules, in 2022 and in April 2023. Under the current rules the jackpot stood at €50 million for more than seven weeks in summer 2026.
Where Can You Play Lotto 6aus49?
Official tickets are sold at lottery outlets throughout Germany and online by the state lottery companies. Their online accounts require identity verification and are in practice set up for people who live in Germany. Unlicensed sites that only take bets on the outcome of the draw are illegal in Germany.
If you live abroad, some international services buy an official ticket on your behalf. Whether that is allowed depends on the rules in your own country. We compare these services on our ticket sellers page.
Responsible Play
You must be 18 or older to play. A lottery ticket is a game of chance, not an investment: most tickets win nothing. Set a fixed amount you can afford to lose. If playing stops being fun, read about the signs of a gambling problem and where to get help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lotto 6aus49
How much does a Lotto 6aus49 ticket cost?
Each field costs €1.20 per draw. On top of that comes a handling fee per ticket, which differs per state lottery company. Spiel 77 (€2.50) and Super 6 (€1.25) are optional.
What happens if nobody wins the jackpot?
The jackpot rolls over to the next draw and keeps growing up to the cap of €50 million. At the cap it stays at €50 million until someone matches 6 numbers plus the Superzahl.
Is the Superzahl chosen by the player?
No. Your Superzahl is the last digit of your ticket number. In the draw, one Superzahl from 0 to 9 is drawn after the six main numbers.
Can foreigners play Lotto 6aus49?
Yes. Anyone aged 18 or over can buy a paper ticket at a lottery outlet in Germany and claim a prize with the receipt. Online play directly with a state lottery company is in practice limited to residents of Germany.
How long do I have to claim a prize?
Three years, counted from the end of the calendar year of the draw. A prize from a draw in 2026 can be claimed until 31 December 2029.
Official Sources
- LOTTO.de, the official portal of the Deutscher Lotto- und Totoblock: rules, draws and prize amounts
- Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), the German gambling regulator
