European Lotto Games

There are some huge jackpots around the World, most notably in America where Powerball and Mega Millions dominate the lottery scene.

But just because they have the biggest jackpots doesn't mean they are the only lotto games you should play! Some European countries have great lotto games too, with smaller numbers of entries, meaning you might have a better shot at a big prize.

Outside of EuroMillions, the biggest European jackpots come from Italy. The SuperEnalotto started out life as just 'Enalotto' back in the 50s before Italian lotto giant SISAL added 'Super' to the name and changed the format.

This lotto differs from many in that you don't have to match the additional number (the 'Jolly' number) to win the jackpot. Matching the six main numbers is enough for the jackpot. The additional Jolly number is used only for the 5+1 secondary prize.

Jackpots tend to grow slowly, but there are no caps - meaning it can go as high as any lottery in the World. The largest to date was €209M in August 2019.

Quick Facts

• Draws on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
• Minimum jackpot of €2 million
• No jackpot cap
• Toughest guess range of 1-90

Previous SuperEnalotto Jackpots

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Germany's national lotto game may not be the most well-known game around, but a recent revamp in 2013 has put it on the map with jackpots that should entice you to have a play.

Known as "6 aus 49" - German for "6 from 49" - the game is pretty self-explanatory. Choose 6 numbers from a range of 1-49, plus an additional super number. Match all seven of your selected numbers and you have won the jackpot!

Recently there have been some bumper wins in the German lotto, with €42.58M won in October 2020, €29.37M in August, and €32.39M in January of the same year. Jackpots often reach €30 million-plus, so it's worth keeping an eye on this lotto game.

Quick Facts

• Draws on Wednesday and Saturday
• Minimum jackpot of €1 million

Previous 6aus49 Jackpots

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The main French lotto game is simply called France Loto, and is run by Française des Jeux which roughly translated means 'French Games'.

You need to match just five numbers plus an additional 'Lucky Number' to win the jackpot in France. The odds of winning in the France Loto are quite good compared to other European lotto games, and any winnings are tax-free!

Quick Facts

• Draws on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
• Minimum jackpot of €2.6 million
• Rollover capped at €34 million
• All winnings are tax-free

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Spanish lotto game La Primitiva (meaning "The Primitive") is well known across Spain for producing great jackpots.

This lottery has an additional number known as Reintegro, which you need to match in addition to the six main numbers to win the jackpot. The guess range is 1-49.

Additionally, La Primitiva refunds any tickets that match only the Reintegro number!

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