Greece joins forces with Eurojackpot as its 19th participating nation.
Greece has joined the Eurojackpot lottery organization as its 19th member. On March 8, Greek lottery enthusiasts had their initial opportunity to participate in the draws and potentially snag the Eurojackpot, which can max out at an impressive €120 million.
Eurojackpot player base has experienced a significant boost since 2012
Greece has recently become the newest member of the Eurojackpot club. As per a report by West Lotto, the number of nations participating in Eurojackpot has multiplied threefold since 2012. Eurojackpot commenced with seven nations, and presently, lottery players can join in from the following:
- Denmark
- Germany
- Estonia
- Greece
- Finland
- Iceland
- Italy
- Croatia
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Sweden
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Czech Republic
- Hungary
Poland was the most recent country to join Eurojackpot, in 2018. The Eurojackpot draws occur every Tuesday and Thursday in Helsinki, Finland, while the statistics from European lottery players are gathered and assessed in Münster, Germany, and Copenhagen, Denmark. With Greece's addition, all 34 state-approved lottery establishments in the country now participate in Eurojackpot.
Gambling scene in Greece
In Greece, only legally licensed operators can provide gambling, and participations are allowed only from the age of 23, both for online and land-based casinos. Gambling winnings are exempt from tax for amounts up to €100, and a 15% gambling tax applies to higher earners. Online casinos and betting providers withhold and remit these taxes to the state, leading to considerable high online gambling tax revenues in Greece in recent years.
Furthermore, the groundwork for Europe's biggest casino was initiated in Greece this year. The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Athens is set to be constructed on the former Athens airport site and is anticipated to open in 2027.
Eurojackpot is among the most beloved lotteries in Germany
More than 2 million German lottery enthusiasts take part in Eurojackpot drawings consistently. Eurojackpot tickets are available from all 16 German lottery organizations.
Last year, a player from Hamburg clinched the Eurojackpot and walked away with a jaw-dropping €117 million award. In 2023, a player from Schleswig-Holstein bagged the Eurojackpot and pocketed a total prize of €120 million, setting a new record for the highest Eurojackpot win ever.
With Greece joining the Eurojackpot, the number of participating nations has increased significantly, now totaling 34. This expansion has attracted more players to the Eurojackpot, making it one of the most popular lotteries in Europe.
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