EuroJackpot & Lotto 6aus49 — tax-free lottery in Germany
Germany is Europe's largest lottery market and a founding member of EuroJackpot, which regularly produces jackpots exceeding €90 million. The domestic Lotto 6aus49 has been running since 1955 and is deeply embedded in German culture. All lottery winnings in Germany are completely tax-free — no income tax, no capital gains, no matter how large the prize. German players also have access to EuroMillions in some states.
Tax rate: Completely tax-free — Germany does not tax lottery winnings at all
Lottery operator: Deutscher Lotto- und Totoblock (DLTB)
Note: Non-residents may face additional withholding taxes. US residents always owe federal + state tax regardless of where the lottery is based. Use our tax calculator →
Tax-free winnings are the headline advantage. EuroJackpot offers massive pan-European jackpots up to €120 million with odds of 1 in 139.8 million — still 2x better than US Powerball. Lotto 6aus49 has odds of 1 in 15.5 million. Germany's Spiel 77 and Super 6 add-on games create additional ways to win on every ticket.
International players outside the US can purchase EuroJackpot tickets through theLotter. German residents can buy at any Lotto retail shop or through the official Lotto.de website and state lottery portals.
Buy official Germany lottery tickets online through theLotter
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