On this page we offer compact, clear short information, descriptions, tips and tricks regarding state-licensed lotteries in Germany (in addition to our regular Lotto FAQ). The selected former “Admin forum posts” listed below come from the previously used forum. Unfortunately, the forum had to be discontinued because the software was outdated, no longer supported, and had some security vulnerabilities.
Good lottery number generator: A high-quality lottery number generator is available in the MELM program. Users select numbers and use the Mersenne Twister pseudorandom number generator. On the homepage there is another generator that calculates combinations based on sequence numbers. A similar Eurojackpot generator offers 139,838,160 combinations.
Lowest and highest payout for 3 correct: The lowest payout for 3 correct without super number was €6.40 on 13.10.2018 when popular numbers were drawn. The highest was €15.90 on 06.06.2015 when unpopular numbers were drawn. For 3 correct with super number, the lowest was €9.70 on 13.10.2018 and the highest €42.50 on 06.06.2015. All information without guarantee.
Lowest and highest payout for 4 correct: The lowest payout for 4 correct without super number was €19.10 on 13.10.2018, while the highest payout of €74.90 was reached on 20.09.2014. For 4 correct with super number, the lowest was €60.70 on 13.10.2018 and the highest €450.40 on 06.06.2015. All information without guarantee.
Lowest and highest payout for 5 correct: The lowest payout for 5 correct without super number was €574.70 on 24.01.2015 when popular numbers were drawn. The highest payout was €7,726.10 on 27.12.2014. In prize tier 3 (5 correct plus the correct super number), the lowest payout was €1,636.30 on 24.01.2015, while the highest was €33,694.80 on 11.10.2014. All information without guarantee.
Lowest and highest payout for 6 correct: The lowest payout for 6 correct without super number was €99,595.40 on 09.05.2018, the highest €3,667,344.80 on 14.05.2014. In prize tier 1 (6 correct plus super number), the lowest payout was €691,275.50 on 14.12.2016 and the highest €45,000,000.00 on 01.04.2023 and 13.04.2022. Information without guarantee.
Good lottery system: Searching for good systems can be confusing. Full systems cover all combinations but are expensive. Partial systems (VEW) offer cheaper options but no jackpot guarantee. The choice depends on your budget and goals. Note that lottery is a game of chance.
How much for 3 correct plus super number?: The average payout for 3 correct plus super number (prize tier VII) varies per draw, averaging around €21.20. Actual payouts can differ slightly per draw. These are averages; actual payouts fluctuate.
Probabilities in German Lotto: Winning probabilities in Lotto 6 out of 49 for different tiers: 2 correct + super number: approx. 1 in 75.54; 3 correct: approx. 1 in 62.95, ...
Probabilities of the Glücksspirale lottery: Probabilities for Glücksspirale tiers: tier 1 (1 ending digit matches): 10%, tier 2 (2 ending digits): 1%, ... Overall probability of any win with a Glücksspirale ticket is about 10.99909%.
Probabilities of the Spiel 77 add-on: Approximate probabilities: tier 1 (1 in 10,000,000), tier 2 (1 in 1,111,111), tier 3 (1 in 111,111), tier 4 (1 in 11,111), tier 5 (1 in 1,111), tier 6 (1 in 111), tier 7 (1 in 11). Overall chance of any win is about 10%.
Probabilities of the Super 6 add-on: Approximate probabilities: tier 1 (1 in 1,000,000), tier 2 (1 in 111,111), tier 3 (1 in 11,111), tier 4 (1 in 1,111), tier 5 (1 in 111), tier 6 (1 in 11). Overall chance of any win is about 10%.
Payouts of Lotto 6 out of 49: Theoretical payouts for Lotto under current rules: tier 9: fixed €6.00, tier 8: approx. €11.10, ..., up to tier 1: approx. €12,585,434.40. Based on odds and payout shares.
Eurojackpot - Rules:
Per current rules, choose 5 of 50 main numbers and 2 of 12 Euro numbers. The jackpot starts at €10 million and can grow to €120 million. Draw in Helsinki on Fridays. 12 prize tiers. Difference to Euromillions: separate lotteries, rules, and countries.
Current Eurojackpot probabilities: Rules changed on 25.03.2022: Tuesday draw added, jackpot carryover, €120m cap, 2/12 Euro numbers, tier adjustments. Jackpot odds now 1:139,838,160. Previous change 10.10.2014: 1:95,344,200. Originally 5/50 and 8 Euro numbers: 1:59,325,280.
Eurojackpot payouts: Theoretical payouts under current rules: tier 12: approx. €10.00, ... up to tier 1: approx. €50,341,737.60. Based on odds and payout shares.
Probability for 2 correct with super number: The probability for 2 correct with super number in German Lotto 6 out of 49 is 1 in 75.5412. This results from the number of combinations for 2 correct (1,851,150) divided by the number of possible super numbers (10).
How many numbers should you tick?: To have a higher chance of at least three correct in Lotto 6 out of 49, you should select at least 22 numbers. Statistically, about 21.43 numbers are needed for this win. No guarantee of winnings.
Probabilities in Lotto 6 out of 49: Winning probabilities are calculated using the hypergeometric distribution. Probabilities for different tiers, including the super number, are given and explained. Good luck!
Defective lottery ball - Bayes’ theorem: Probability problem — solution: The probability that a defective ball comes from manufacturer B is about 41.38%. The probability of drawing a defective ball is about 0.0725%.
First 2 numbers correct during the draw: Imagine you got the first 2 numbers correct during a draw. What is the probability you will actually achieve a prize tier in this situation?
