LOTTO 6aus49 FAQ
How to Play: All info at one glance
What is LOTTO 6aus49?
The German LOTTO 6aus49 is the absolute classic among the number lotteries and is the most popular lottery game in Germany. The famous game formula "6 out of 49" has been used since 1955. With success, because no other lottery has made more millionaires in Germany! Around a third of all Germans regularly play German LOTTO.
With LOTTO 6aus49 you can expect lucrative prizes and often jackpots in the double-digit million range on two days per week. Players bet on 6 out of 49 winning numbers and a bonus number from 0 to 9 (called "Super Number"). You can submit your bets online with us - with an extended acceptance deadline until shortly before the start of the drawing. On Wednesday at 18:25 CET and Saturday at 19:25 CET the winning numbers are drawn and shortly afterwards published under LOTTO 6aus49 Results & Numbers.
Game Rules: How do you play LOTTO 6aus49?
The Lotto rules are easy to understand, and you can join in without needing a complicated guide. As the name suggests, LOTTO 6aus49 follows the formula “6 out of 49.” The aim of playing Lotto is to correctly predict as many of the six winning numbers as possible, which are drawn from a pool of 49 balls. Before the draw, you mark your chosen numbers on a Lotto ticket with a cross – this is your “tip.” The more winning numbers you match, the higher your prize. And if the Super Number also matches, you hit the Lotto jackpot!
Extra Number: How does the Lotto Super Number work?
The Lotto Super Number ranges from 0 to 9 and is determined by the last digit of your ticket number, in addition to the six numbers you pick on your Lotto line. It’s often called the “jackpot breaker” because it can turn a regular win into a top prize. When combined with the six main numbers, it forms the famous “Super Sechs,” giving players a shot at the first prize tier and the jackpot. Even if you match only two main numbers, the "Super Number" increases your prize and moves you up one prize level.
Picking Numbers: How do I fill out a Lotto ticket?
With your Lotto ticket, playing is easy, safe, and affordable – you can enter up to 14 lines at once. Pick your own lucky numbers or let Quick Pick choose them randomly for you. For each line, select 6 numbers from 1 to 49 and set your Super Number using the last digit of your ticket number. Then decide which draws you want to join (Wednesday, Saturday, or both) and how long you’d like your entry to run. Once your ticket is submitted, you’re ready to watch the excitement unfold!
Stake: How much does LOTTO 6aus49 cost?
When playing Lotto, you pay a fixed stake of €1.20 per field. For a small additional fee, you can also take part in the popular supplementary lotteries Spiel77 (€2.50) and Super6 (€1.25) with your ticket – these costs are added to the Lotto price. The total price of the ticket depends on the number of fields you play, the duration, and whether you join the supplementary games. In addition, each Lotto ticket has a one-time processing fee. At Lottohelden, this fee is only €0.40 – almost always cheaper than elsewhere. The total amount you’ll have to pay is always shown transparently on your ticket.
Ticket Duration: How long can I play with a Lotto ticket?
In short: as long as you want! Whether it’s a single entry for just one draw, a convenient combined ticket for both Wednesday and Saturday Lotto, or a multi-week subscription, you can always choose when and for how long you want to play. Since you configure your ticket yourself, you also have the flexibility to plan ahead – entries can be scheduled up to 10 weeks in advance.
Subscription: How do you play with a Lotto subscription ticket?
Do you want to secure permanent chances at the Lotto jackpot? Then a subscription ticket (“Dauerschein”) is the easiest way to make sure you never miss a draw. With this Lotto subscription, you automatically take part in every draw – for as long as you like. The stakes for the subscription are conveniently debited every four weeks. Prefer to play only when the jackpot is especially full? Then the “Jackpot Cracker” is the right choice for you. This smart subscription ticket deactivates itself automatically once the jackpot has already been won.
Deadline: How late can you enter the Lotto?
Running a little late or feeling like a last-minute pick? No need to worry – we don’t rush you! At Lottohelden.de, you can always choose your lucky numbers and submit your ticket stress-free, thanks to our extended cut-off times. Only with us can you still submit your ticket right up until the draw begins! We’re open until 6:10 p.m. on Wednesdays and even until 7:10 p.m. on Saturdays – long after Lotto outlets across Germany have already closed their shutters.
Ziehung: Wo und wann werden die Lottozahlen gezogen?
Whether you are one of the lucky Lotto winners – and especially which prize tier you’ve reached – can be found out at two fixed times each week: every Wednesday at 6:25 p.m. and every Saturday at 7:25 p.m., when the new Lotto numbers are drawn and published about five minutes later. The winning numbers are drawn randomly and presented by the so-called “Lotto Fairy” at the drawing studio in Saarbrücken. The official prize odds are usually announced on the first working day after the draw.
Odds of Winning: What are the chances of winning the Lotto?
The number lottery LOTTO 6aus49 is a classic game of chance with mathematically calculable odds of winning. These odds are based on the total number of possible number combinations that can be formed from the 6 out of 49 Lotto numbers plus the Super Number. The chance of winning the Lotto jackpot is about 1 in 140 million. That may sound small, but in 2017 alone, German Lotto actually produced 105 new Lotto millionaires. And the overall chance of winning any prize in Lotto is as high as 1 in 31. Here you can find a detailed overview of all Lotto odds of winning.
Prize Tiers: What can you win in the Lotto?
In nine Lotto prize tiers, winnings are distributed – so there are plenty of chances to win. The amount of the Lotto prize depends on the official payout rates, with the largest share naturally reserved for the jackpot! When calculating the prize, the total amount is divided among all winners in the same tier. Only in the lowest prize category, tier 9, do “fixed odds” apply: with 2 correct numbers plus the Super Number, you already win €6. An overview of all prize amounts can be found under Lotto payout rates.
Win more: How can you improve your chances in the Lotto?
For those wondering, “How can I increase my chances of winning the Lotto?” we’re happy to share a few initial Lotto tips. It is often recommended to avoid popular numbers when playing Lotto, since any winnings would otherwise have to be shared with other players. That may be true, but there are also popular strategies where sharing is actually the main point. For example, syndicates pool their stakes and share any winnings. The advantage is that together, you can cover many more number combinations and increase your chances. Syndicate tips are often combined with a system play, which further raises the chances of hitting the jackpot and achieving multiple lucrative wins.
The Draw: How Are the Lotto Numbers Picked?
During the Lotto draw, the 49 balls numbered 1 to 49 are first mixed in a mechanical drawing drum. The six winning numbers are then drawn one by one using an automatic device. The Super Number, ranging from 0 to 9, is drawn separately in its own drum, independent of the main draw. To ensure that everything runs properly, both the drums and the balls are checked by an independent draw official before each draw. Only once they give their approval can the draw begin.
Live: Can you watch the Lotto draw?
The Wednesday and Saturday Lotto draws were broadcast on television until 2013. Many still remember the fixed TV ritual twice a week. But Lotto keeps up with the times: nowadays, the draw can be followed live on the internet via the Lotto live stream. Small groups of visitors can also attend the draw at the studio and experience the excitement up close. Additionally, the current Lotto numbers can be seen on TV, for example in news programs like Tagesschau.
Add-on game 1: How Spiel77 works
Spiel77 is a popular add-on game with 7 prize tiers, in which you participate using the 7-digit ticket number on your Lotto ticket. During the draw, a 7-digit winning number is generated and compared from right to left with the end digits of your ticket number. The higher the number of matching digits, the higher the prize. You hit the Spiel77 jackpot by matching all seven digits correctly. Interestingly, Spiel77 can also build up a multi-million euro jackpot – sometimes exceeding €10 million – making this add-on game especially attractive for many players.
Add-on Game 2: How Super6 Works
The add-on game Super6 is based on matching the last digits of your ticket number. Only the final 6 digits of your ticket are compared, one by one from right to left, with the Super6 winning number. The more digits you match, the higher your prize! The top prize of €100,000 is won if all 6 digits of your ticket number exactly match the drawn winning number.
Record: How big can the Lotto jackpot get?
The Lotto jackpot starts at €1 to €3 million in each draw and has had a new fixed cap since 2023, similar to the Europe-wide EuroJackpot. Currently, the jackpot can grow to as much as €50 million before it is paid out. Previously, the jackpot cap was set at €45 million.
History: When did Lotto start in Germany?
The first Lotto draw took place on October 9, 1955, at Hamburg’s “Mau” Hotel. Two orphans had the honor of picking the numbers – and the very first number drawn was 13. Far from being unlucky, it marked the start of a new chapter: shortly after, Willi Strauch, a construction worker from Aachen, hit the jackpot and became the first Lotto millionaire. He made history, but he was far from the last. Even in 2018, countless players saw their Lotto dreams come true. Could you be next?
Updated Prize Plan: What Has Changed in LOTTO Since 2023?
Since November 1, 2023, LOTTO 6aus49 has a new prize structure, improving your chances of winning. As part of this update, the jackpot cap was raised to €50 million. Earlier, in 2020, changes were already introduced to increase overall prize amounts and payouts, so that even matching six numbers without the Super Number can make you a millionaire.