What is Romania Joker?
Romania Joker (Loto Joker) is a popular lottery game operated by the Romanian National Lottery (Loteria Romana), drawn alongside the Loto 6/49. It uses a 5+1 format — pick 5 main numbers plus a separate Joker number — creating 8 prize tiers for more ways to win. With jackpot odds of 1 in 24.4 million (12x better than US Powerball), it offers strong odds at just 3 RON (~$1 USD) per ticket. Draws happen twice weekly on the same schedule as Romania Loto 6/49. International players outside the US can purchase tickets through theLotter. US residents cannot purchase international lottery tickets online due to federal regulations.
How to Play Romania Joker
Pick 5 numbers from 1 to 45, plus 1 Joker number from 1 to 20. Match all 5 main numbers plus the Joker to win the jackpot. There are 8 prize tiers based on various combinations of main numbers and the Joker number. Draws are Thursday and Sunday evenings.
US residents cannot currently purchase Romania Joker tickets online from US-based courier services. Federal regulations restrict Americans from buying foreign lottery tickets through internet courier services. To play Romania Joker, you would need to purchase tickets in person while traveling to Romania.
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What Makes Romania Joker Special?
12x better odds than Powerball. 8 prize tiers give more ways to win than most lotteries. Just ~$1 per ticket. Twice-weekly draws alongside Romania Loto 6/49.
How to Buy Romania Joker Tickets Online
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How to Play Romania Joker (If Traveling to Romania)
While US residents cannot purchase Romania Joker tickets online from the US, you can buy them in person if you travel to Romania or any participating country. Here's how:
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You can buy official Romania Joker tickets online through licensed lottery courier services like theLotter. They purchase physical tickets from authorized retailers in Romania on your behalf and send you a scanned copy as proof. You keep 100% of any winnings. Note: US residents cannot currently purchase international lottery tickets online due to federal regulations.
The jackpot odds are 1 in 24,435,180, which is 12x better than US Powerball (1 in 292 million). The overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 28. There are 8 prize tiers in total.
A Romania Joker ticket costs 3 RON (approximately $1 USD) when purchased at an authorized retailer in Romania. Online courier services charge a small service fee on top of the ticket price.
Romania taxes lottery winnings on a progressive scale: 1% on winnings up to 66,750 RON, 16% on amounts above that.
Romania Joker drawings are held every Thursday & Sunday at 6:15 PM EET (11:15 AM ET). Results are available within minutes of the draw on the official lottery website.
WinTheLottery.com is an independent informational site. We are not affiliated with Romania Joker or its operating organization. US residents cannot purchase international lottery tickets online due to federal regulations. This page is for informational and educational purposes only. US residents are responsible for reporting and paying applicable federal and state taxes on any lottery winnings. Must be 18+ to play. Play responsibly.