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| Category | Match | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (6 + Superzahl) | 6 numbers + 1 special | 1 / 139,838,160 |
| 2 (6) | 6 numbers | 1 / 15,537,573 |
| 3 (5 + Superzahl) | 5 numbers + 1 special | 1 / 542,008 |
| 4 (5) | 5 numbers | 1 / 60,223 |
| 5 (4 + Superzahl) | 4 numbers + 1 special | 1 / 10,234 |
| 6 (4) | 4 numbers | 1 / 1,147 |
| 7 (3 + Superzahl) | 3 numbers + 1 special | 1 / 567 |
| 8 (3) | 3 numbers | 1 / 63 |
| 9 (2 + Superzahl) | 2 numbers + 1 special | 1 / 76 |
Lotto 6aus49 is a number draw where players select 6 numbers from 1 to 49.
In addition to the main selection, the game includes: Spiel 77, an optional extra game; Super 6, an optional extra game.
Draws take place every Wednesday and Saturday.
The game offers 9 different prize tiers, from the jackpot down to smaller prizes.
With Lottofy you can bet on the world's biggest lotteries based on their official results — pick your lucky numbers and enjoy the thrill of international draws in a simple, fast and convenient way, wherever you are.
Lotto 6aus49 is Germany's national lottery and one of the most established and widely played lotteries in Europe. A classic 6/49 format, it has been running since 1955 and continues to attract millions of players every week thanks to its straightforward gameplay, competitive jackpots and a broad prize structure with 9 categories.
Each Lotto 6aus49 entry consists of selecting 6 numbers from 1 to 49, plus a Superzahl — an additional number from 0 to 9 drawn from a separate drum. The Superzahl is shared across all entries on the same bet and plays a key role in determining your prize category, including the top jackpot tier.
With two draws every week and an accessible prize structure that rewards partial matches all the way down to 2 numbers plus the Superzahl, Lotto 6aus49 offers frequent opportunities to win at multiple levels.
At Lottofy you can buy your Lotto 6aus49 bet quickly, securely and entirely online. As well as the classic single bet, Lottofy offers exclusive play modes — including multiple bets with formulas and Share50 — that give you smarter, more flexible ways to play.
How to Bet on Lotto 6aus49: Bet Types
Lottofy gives you two main ways to play Lotto 6aus49: the single bet, the classic and most straightforward option, and the multiple bet, designed for players who want to cover more combinations and increase their chances with a single bet.
Single Bet
The single bet is the traditional way to play Lotto 6aus49. In one bet you can include between 1 and 12 independent entries — the highest panel count of any lottery on Lottofy. For each entry you select 6 numbers from 1 to 49. A single Superzahl number from 0 to 9 is chosen once and applies to all entries on the same bet. Every panel is a separate bet on the official draw, with its own 6-number combination, but sharing the same Superzahl.
It is the most direct way to play Lotto 6aus49 and the natural starting point for new players.
Multiple Bet: More Combinations, More Chances
The multiple bet takes your play further. Rather than being limited to 6 numbers per panel, you can select 7, 8, 9, 10 or 11 main numbers (and even more when using formula play) in a single entry. The system automatically generates every possible 6-number combination from your selection, covering a far wider spread of the draw in one go.
The more main numbers you choose, the more combinations are generated — and the greater your overall chance of matching enough numbers to win a prize.
Two Ways to Place a Multiple Bet
Once you have chosen your multiple combination, you have two options:
Multiple bet — straight play Every combination generated by your number selection is a separate bet on the official draw. This is the maximum-coverage option: you're paid the prize of every winning combination.
Multiple bet — formula play (exclusive to Lottofy) Formula play is one of Lottofy's most powerful and distinctive features. Formulas are mathematical algorithms that intelligently select a subset of all possible combinations from your chosen numbers, reducing the total number of bets required — not at random, but whilst maintaining a coverage percentage that you define yourself.
The result: you play a multiple with significantly fewer bets than straight play, keep high prize odds, and lower the overall cost of your bet. It is the most cost-efficient way to play Lotto 6aus49 multiples — and it is available exclusively through Lottofy.
What Is the Superzahl?
Every Lotto 6aus49 bet includes a Superzahl — a single number from 0 to 9, drawn from a completely separate drum after the 6 main numbers have been extracted. Unlike the main numbers, you only choose one Superzahl per bet and it applies automatically to all entries on that bet.
The Superzahl serves two important functions:
Unlocking the jackpot (Category 1): matching all 6 main numbers plus the Superzahl is required to win the top prize. Without the Superzahl, matching all 6 main numbers wins Category 2 — still an exceptional prize, but distinct from the jackpot.
Boosting lower prizes: the Superzahl also combines with partial number matches in Categories 3, 5, 7 and 9, creating additional prize tiers that reward players who match fewer main numbers but happen to have the correct Superzahl.
Because there are only 10 possible Superzahl values (0–9), every bet has a 1 in 10 chance of holding the correct Superzahl in any given draw; matching it together with your main numbers moves your win into a higher prize category.
The Lotto 6aus49 Jackpot
Lotto 6aus49 jackpots start rolling from draw to draw whenever no player matches all 6 main numbers plus the Superzahl. The prize fund is distributed as a percentage across all 9 categories, meaning the jackpot grows naturally as the allocated share accumulates over consecutive rollovers.
German lottery jackpots have produced some significant prizes over the decades, with multi-million euro jackpots a regular occurrence during extended rollover runs. The jackpot carries 12.80% of the prize fund, the largest single allocation of any category, ensuring it grows meaningfully with each draw that passes without a Category 1 winner.
Wednesday and Saturday Draws
Lotto 6aus49 holds two draws every week: one on Wednesday and one on Saturday. Both draws are identical in rules, prize structure and gameplay. You can choose to enter one or both draws per week, or select the weekly option to have your combinations active in both — doubling your chances of winning each week.
Choose How Many Weeks Your Bet Runs
At Lottofy you can schedule your Lotto 6aus49 entries for between 1 and 52 consecutive weeks with the same combinations. Playing multiple weeks at once brings clear advantages:
Your combinations are locked in without needing to revisit your purchase before each draw.
You avoid payment disruptions such as card expiry or other unexpected issues.
You can unlock discounts — the more weeks you choose in a single cycle, the greater the saving.
Auto-Renewal: Never Miss a Draw
If you prefer to play continuously without worrying about expiry dates, activate auto-renewal. When your chosen cycle ends, your combinations renew automatically for the next one. You stay active in every draw without interruption.
Share50: Win Beyond Your Own Combinations
Share50 is Lottofy's exclusive collective play feature, giving you the chance to benefit from other players' winnings as well as your own. The mechanics are completely transparent, and we take no commission on Share50 prizes:
You keep 50% of any prize generated by your own bets.
The remaining 50% goes into the shared fund and is distributed proportionally among all Share50 participants, based on the number of bets each player has contributed.
In return, you receive your proportional share of the 50% contributed by all other participants.
In practice: even if none of your own combinations wins in a particular draw, you can still receive a payout when other Share50 players have winning entries. And if your own combinations do win, you keep 50% of your own prize, after any reduction set out in our Terms.
We take no commission on Share50 prizes. All the prizes generated within Share50 are distributed among the participating players.
Lotto 6aus49 has 9 prize categories, combining main number matches with the Superzahl to create a broad and rewarding prize ladder. The Superzahl applies to Categories 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9, giving players with the correct Superzahl access to enhanced prizes across multiple tiers in a single draw.
Category | Numbers matched | Superzahl matched | Odds | Prize |
1 | 6 | Yes | 1 : 139,838,160 | 12.80% of prize fund |
2 | 6 | No | 1 : 15,537,573 | 10.00% of prize fund |
3 | 5 | Yes | 1 : 542,008 | 5.00% of prize fund |
4 | 5 | No | 1 : 60,223 | 15.00% of prize fund |
5 | 4 | Yes | 1 : 10,234 | 5.00% of prize fund |
6 | 4 | No | 1 : 1,147 | 10.00% of prize fund |
7 | 3 | Yes | 1 : 567 | 10.00% of prize fund |
8 | 3 | No | 1 : 63 | 45.00% of prize fund |
9 | 2 | Yes | 1 : 76 | Fixed: €5.00 |
Category 8 carries the largest single allocation of the prize fund at 45%, reflecting how frequently 3-number matches occur. Prize fund percentages (Categories 1–8) are divided proportionally among all winners in that category per draw. Category 9 pays a fixed €5.00 per winning entry. All prizes are denominated in euros.
