Lotto 6 aus 45
On 7 September 1986, the first draw of Lotto “6 aus 45“ (Lotto “6 out of 45“) in Austria was carried out. Thus started the success story of Austrian Lotteries.
Lotto “6 out of 45” is Austria’s favourite lottery game. The “6 out of 45” formula is customised to the gaming behaviour of Austrians and the population size of the country, which leads to a small number of top prizes, attractive mid-tier prizes, and many low-tier winnings. The lottery draws are held two to three times a week, on Wednesday, every second Friday and Sunday.
On 1 October 2017 the Lotto extra-draw was introduced: LottoPlus. Participating in the LottoPlus draw gives your Lotto bets a second chance. Thereby, you can double the excitement of playing and winning Lotto.
The absolute Lotto top winner was a player from Lower Austria. On 21 November 2018, he was the only one to hit the sevenfold jackpot and thus won 14,926,157.30 Euro prize money.
How do I play Lotto?
For each bet you wish to place, select 6 out of 45 lucky numbers on your betting slip. You can play up to 12 picks with each normal ticket. If you’re in a hurry, the Lotto Quick Pick is the way to go. The computer will select random numbers for you. You can play a lottery pick for as little as 1.50 euros.
How does the full Lotto system work?
You have a total of 48 system game options available to you.
There are two types of full systems: system play with elective numbers only, and system play with bank numbers and elective numbers.
In a system game with elective numbers only, you pick seven to twelve numbers instead of the classic six numbers. The computer then generates all the possible combinations of six numbers from all the selected numbers. All numbers are treated as equal and occur the same number of times in the variations. The smallest system (0/07) has 7 combinations and the largest (0/12) has 924.
In a system game with bank numbers and elective numbers, not all numbers are treated equal, as the bank numbers are not exchanged when generating betting combinations. Bank numbers are part of every pick. There are systems with one, two, three, four and five bank numbers.
What is a Lotto share ticket?
With a Lotto share ticket, you acquire shares in a variety of picks. This allows you significantly more chances of winning pro-rated prizes.
What is a Lotto Team Pick?
For all team players, there’s the Lotto Team Pick. You play in a team consisting of a maximum of 10 members and multiply your odds of winning millions of euros together. Each team member receives a separate receipt.
What is the super number (bonus number) in the Lotto?
The bonus number is the number that is drawn as the seventh number after the six numbers in the “6 out of 45” lottery draw. It is not part of the “six correct picks” and as such cannot be used to get to those six correct picks.
If you’ve picked three, four or five correct numbers, a correct bonus number results in a bigger prize. If only the bonus number is correct, you receive a fixed prize of 1.50 euros.
What is the Joker in Lotto?
Joker is a bonus game that takes place after the Lotto 6 out of 45 draw. Joker can be played not only in combination with Lotto, but also with EuroMillions, Toto, Bingo, Zahlenlotto, TopTipp, EuroDreams and Lucky Day – up to 10 times per receipt, all you have to do is tick “Yes” on your next winning ticket. More details about Joker can be found here.
Where can I play Lotto (online)?
Place your bets at your retail outlet, via the Lotteries App or online on our win2day.at website.
Closing time is on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm, every second Friday at 6:30 pm and Sundays at 7:00 pm.
When are the lottery draws held?
There are two to three weekly draws. The Wednesday draws take place at 6:47 pm. Every second Friday the bonus draws are at 6:40 pm. The Sunday draws take place at 7:17 pm.
Where can I find out if I have won?
You can find out whether and how much you have won via the Lotto 6 out of 45 prize query on lotterien.at, our gaming site win2day.at, in the Lotteries App, in ORF Teletext, in the daily newspapers or at our retail outlets.
What are the closing times for the Lotto?
The deadline for Wednesday’s draw is Wednesday at 6:30 pm.
If there is a bonus draw on Friday, it is at 6:30 pm.
The closing date for the Sunday draw is Sunday at 7:00 pm.
When are the lottery bonus draws held?
Friday, October 31, 2025
Friday, November 14, 2025
Friday, November 28, 2025
Friday, December 12, 2025
Friday, December 26, 2025
How much does a lottery pick cost?
The price for the Lotto is 1.50 euros for a normal pick or a Quick Pick.
The price in the Lotto full system depends on the system being played and the resulting number of picks.
What is changing with the Lotto Bonus Draw?
The location of the Lotto Bonus Draw on Friday is changing. Starting Friday, October 17, 2025, the draw will take place at the headquarters of the Austrian Lotteries. This means the draw will no longer be broadcast live on ORF. As with all draws, it will still be conducted under the supervision of a public notary.
Where can I find the drawn numbers of the Lotto Bonus Draw?
The drawn numbers will be shown as a TV insert on ORF on the same evening before the ZIB 1 news. Additionally, the numbers will be available on the websites lotterien.at and win2day.at, in the Lotteries app, on ORF Teletext, in daily newspapers, and at lottery retail outlets.
How long does it take until I can read the drawn numbers of the Lotto Bonus Draw somewhere?
The draw results are available online approximately 30 minutes after the draw.
Where do the Lotto Bonus Draws take place?
The Friday Lotto Bonus Draw takes place in the draw hall of the Austrian Lotteries.
Can you attend the Lotto Bonus Draw live?
Yes, you can attend the Lotto Bonus Draw live, as it is a public draw. Due to space limitations, the number of visitors is limited to 5 people per draw.
If you're interested, please contact the Austrian Lotteries Customer Service Center at 0800/404 645 (daily from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM) or via email at kundendienst@lotterien.at.
Are the Lotto Bonus Draws secure?
Yes, the draws are secure. As with every Lotto draw, a public notary is present to confirm the lawful execution of the draw. Lotto draws remain fair, secure, and transparent, regardless of the format or location.
Who ensures that the Lotto Bonus Draw is conducted properly?
The draw is conducted by the Austrian Lotteries draw service in accordance with the established draw procedures. Additionally, a public notary is present at every Lotto draw to supervise and confirm its lawful execution.
Why is there no longer a live Lotto Bonus Draw on ORF/TV?
Switching to a TV insert allows for more efficient and timely integration of the results into the TV program. Seriousness and transparency remain fully ensured.
Which drawing machines are used for the Lotto Bonus Draw?
The same machines used for the Wednesday and Sunday draws on ORF are used.
Are the Austrian Lotteries allowed to conduct a Lotto Bonus Draw at all?
Yes, a TV broadcast is not necessary for a transparent and verifiable draw. Every draw is supervised by a public notary who confirms its validity.
Are the Lotto Bonus Draws recorded? Can you watch them later?
Currently, the draws are not recorded, so watching them later is not possible.
Will the Wednesday and Sunday draws also no longer be broadcast live on ORF in the future?
No, the Wednesday and Sunday draws will continue to be broadcast live on ORF. Only the Friday Lotto Bonus Draws are being changed.