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Austria Lotto
Lottery Overview & Statistics
Austria Lotto (officially Lotto 6aus45) is operated by Österreichische Lotterien GmbH and has been running since 1986. The game uses a clean 6/45 matrix with no supplementary number, producing a jackpot probability of 1 in 8,145,060, among the most favourable jackpot odds of any European national lottery.
The record jackpot stands at approximately €9.6 million. Because the pool is smaller than 6/49 games, jackpots are won more frequently, providing a consistent pattern of regular multi-million euro prizes. The overall return-to-player structure returns roughly 48% of revenue as prizes.
Austria Lotto draws are broadcast live on Austrian national television, and results are available through official Österreichische Lotterien channels within minutes of the draw.
Game Format & Rules
Players select exactly 6 numbers from a pool of 45 (numbered 1-45). There is no supplementary or bonus number in the standard format. A jackpot requires matching all 6 drawn numbers. The game features six prize divisions in total.
Division 1: 6 of 6, odds 1:8,145,060. Division 2: 5 of 6, odds 1:35,413. Division 3: 4 of 6, odds 1:733. Division 4: 3 of 6, odds 1:45. Division 5 and 6 cover edge cases with lower matches in certain variants.
A "Joker" supplementary game is offered optionally alongside standard entries, providing an additional draw with a separate prize pool. System entries covering more than 6 numbers are available at proportionally higher costs.
Prize Structure & Odds Analysis
Austria Lotto operates six prize divisions. Division 1 (6/6): jackpot pool, pari-mutuel, odds 1:8,145,060. Division 2 (5/6): pari-mutuel secondary pool, odds 1:35,413. Division 3 (4/6): fixed prize, odds 1:733. Division 4 (3/6): fixed prize, odds 1:45.
The jackpot carries over when unwon. Unlike some European lotteries, Austria Lotto does not impose a strict jackpot cap, meaning the prize pool continues to accumulate. The secondary divisions are funded from a fixed percentage of ticket revenue.
Overall odds of winning any prize in a standard entry are approximately 1 in 12, making Austria Lotto relatively generous at the lower prize tiers compared to larger matrix games.
Draw Schedule & Deadlines
Austria Lotto draws are conducted every Wednesday and Sunday. The Wednesday draw takes place at approximately 18:30 CET/CEST, and the Sunday draw at approximately 18:30 CET/CEST. Both draws are broadcast live on ORF.
Ticket sales close approximately 30 minutes before each draw. Players using online platforms should verify the exact cutoff time displayed at point of purchase, as this may vary slightly by channel.
Results are certified by an independent notary and published on the Österreichische Lotterien website and affiliated platforms immediately following the draw.
Cryptocurrency Ticket Purchases
Austria Lotto tickets are available for purchase using cryptocurrency on this platform. Supported currencies include Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other major digital assets. Transactions settle to your platform account balance following standard blockchain confirmation periods.
The ticket price is converted at the current exchange rate at time of purchase. Prize winnings are credited to your account in your chosen balance currency and are available for withdrawal in cryptocurrency. No fiat banking intermediaries are required.
All purchases and withdrawals are logged with full transaction records. The platform maintains compliance with applicable regulations governing online lottery ticket intermediary services.
