German Lotto Jackpot Hits Record 101 Million Euros, Unprecedented Situation
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- The German Lotto jackpot has reached a record 101 million euros due to remaining unclaimed for over three months.
- A maximum of 50 million euros can be paid out per draw, meaning a potential second jackpot of 50 million euros could be available if the main jackpot is won.
- This situation is unprecedented in the 70-year history of German lotteries, with organizers eager to award the prize.
The German Lotto jackpot is soaring to unprecedented heights, currently standing at 101 million euros. This record sum is the result of the jackpot remaining unclaimed for more than three months, a situation unheard of in the 70-year history of the game.
The Lotto jackpot is now a total of 101 million euros, but due to the cap, only a maximum of 50 million euros will be paid out for six correct numbers plus the Superzahl.
Lottery officials explained that while the total jackpot has reached 101 million euros, a regulatory cap limits the payout for a single winning draw to 50 million euros. This means that if a player successfully matches all six numbers plus the "Superzahl" (super number) in the upcoming Saturday draw, an additional 50 million euros will be added to the pot for the following Wednesday's draw.
We would be happy if we could finally pay out the jackpot now, because we are happy for everyone who wins.
Jan Riedesel, head of drawing coordination at Saartoto, expressed the organizers' eagerness to see the jackpot claimed. "We would be happy if we could finally pay out the jackpot now, because we are happy for everyone who wins," he stated. The previous highest jackpot was 48.3 million euros in early 2024, highlighting the extraordinary nature of the current prize pool.
This has never happened before, that so much is in the Lotto jackpot.
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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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