Two lottery players in Germany started the holiday season with a significant windfall, each winning 1.3 million euros in the recent Lotto 6aus49 drawing. The wins come as many consider how to fulfill the Christmas wishes of loved ones.
Millions Arrive Quickly
One of the winning tickets was purchased by a player in the district of Celle, Lower Saxony. The winner matched six numbers in Saturday’s Lotto 6aus49 draw. According to Lotto spokeswoman Hannah Strobel, the winner will receive 1,337,669.80 euros, and the sum is tax-free. “The money is usually in the winner’s account within about a week,” Strobel stated.
The identity of the winner, whether male or female, will not be released to the public for privacy reasons, according to Strobel.
A second winner, located in Northern Germany, also claimed a prize of nearly 1.34 million euros, though they too missed the crucial Superzahl number. This information was released by Nordwest Lotto Schleswig-Holstein.
Lotto Winners Receive Christmas Mail
Lotto tickets can be purchased at lottery retailers or online. Even though the winner from Celle saw their winnings online, Strobel confirmed that a formal letter confirming the prize will also be sent. “Despite this, we will still send him a letter confirming the win in writing,” she said, adding that it would likely be the most welcome piece of mail the winner receives this season.
Jackpot Continues to Grow
The odds of winning the Lotto 6aus49 jackpot are extremely low, approximately 1 in 140 million. As the jackpot was not won this weekend, it now stands at around 37 million euros for the next drawing on Wednesday.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where were the winning tickets purchased?
One winning ticket was purchased by a player in the district of Celle, Lower Saxony, and the other by a player in Northern Germany.
How long does it take to receive lottery winnings?
According to Lotto spokeswoman Hannah Strobel, the money is usually in the winner’s account within about a week.
Is the lottery prize money taxable?
The prize money is tax-free.
As the jackpot continues to climb, will more people be tempted to try their luck in the next Lotto 6aus49 drawing?