WeihnachtsLotto FAQs

Do you want to know more about the German Christmas Lotto? Listed below are some of the most frequently asked questions about the draw.


  1. What is the German Christmas Lottery?
  2. When does the German Christmas Lottery draw take place?
  3. How is the German Christmas Lottery played?
  4. What prizes can be won?
  5. How do you win the prizes?
  6. What are the odds of winning?
  7. How much does it cost to play?
  8. Which good causes does the German Christmas Lottery support?

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Answers


1. What is the German Christmas Lottery?

The German Christmas Lottery is based on ‘El Gordo de Navidad’, the popular festive Spanish lottery, and gives away thousands of guaranteed prizes every year.

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2. When does the German Christmas Lottery draw take place?

The German Christmas Lottery takes place every year on 26th December. The first one was held in 2017.

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3. How is the German Christmas Lottery played?

You play online and select a five-digit number from 00000 to 99999. You can choose your own number if it is still available or request a random number. On the day of the draw, winning numbers are drawn at random and players can win fantastic prizes. For more information, visit the How to Play page.

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4. What prizes can be won?

The German Christmas Lottery promises to give away thousands of prizes. The top prize is worth €400,000, while other prizes range between €10 and €50,000.

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5. How do you win the prizes?

When a draw takes place, a series of winning numbers are selected at random and assigned a prize value. Players have to match the codes exactly to win prizes in the top seven tiers, but you can also win if part of your number matches the jackpot code. Go to the Prizes page for more information.

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6. What are the odds of winning?

The odds of winning the top prize are 1 in 100,000, while the chances of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 3.

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7. How much does it cost to play?

The German Christmas Lottery costs €20 per entry.

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8. Which good causes does the German Christmas Lottery support?

The German Christmas Lottery has previously supported good causes when it was run by the Navidad Foundation. The main beneficiaries were the German Children and Youth Foundation, a charity called Stiftung Lesen which focused on improving literacy levels, and the Lukas Podolski Foundation. The Foundation was set up by the footballer of the same name to help sport and education.

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