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Leer District Celebrates €1M New Year’s Eve Lottery Jackpot Winner

A single ticket bought in Leer just days before the draw turned one anonymous player into a millionaire. Could this district be Germany’s luckiest?

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2026 January 1 . 4:16 AM

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Millionaire Win in Leer at New Year's Lottery - Leer District Celebrates €1M New Year’s Eve Lottery Jackpot Winner

A fortunate player from Leer district has claimed a €1,000,000 jackpot in the 2022 New Year’s Eve lottery drawing. The winning ticket, purchased on December 22, matched all six final digits in the draw. This marks another major win for the area in recent years. The draw was organized by Lotto Niedersachsen as part of its annual New Year’s Eve lottery. Players across the region took part, hoping to secure one of the cash prizes on offer. The top prize of €1,000,000 went to an unidentified winner from Leer. Smaller prizes were also available for partial matches. Players who matched five numbers won €50,000, while four correct digits earned €5,000. Even a single matching number secured a €10 payout. The winning ticket was bought locally, adding to Leer’s reputation for lottery success. No details about the winner have been released, keeping their identity private. The €1,000,000 jackpot was the highest prize awarded in the 2022 draw. The win follows previous lottery successes in Leer, reinforcing the district’s streak of good fortune. Lotto Niedersachsen confirmed the result but did not disclose further information about the winner.