In the scope of German lottery market, revenue amounts to an impressive EUR 8.2 billion.
The 16 lottery corporations of the German Lottery and Totoloto Association (DLTB) surpassed sales records in 2023. In the previous year, €8.2 billion were expended on government-approved lotteries in Germany. The elevated sales were attributed to the expanding online services of the lotteries.
Boost in user participation and growth compared to the preceding year
Based on an article on the portal games&business, the German lottery corporations reported a 2.9% increase in gaming income in 2023 over the prior year. Out of the total sales of €8.2 billion, approximately €4 billion were paid out as winnings to lottery ticket holders. More than 21,000 lottery sales outlets in Germany played a crucial role in accepting lottery tickets last year.
A substantial portion of the sales increase was also attributed to the expanding online services. Through the online lottery services, the lottery corporations generated over €1.2 billion in wagers in 2023. In November 2023, Sachsenlotto debuted its new online platform for ordering scratch cards.
High lottery winnings in 2023
In 2023, numerous fortunate lottery ticket holders enjoyed substantial prize amounts. The largest lottery jackpot win of the year 2023 worth €66,151,897.20 euros was claimed by a lottery player from NRW.
The player secured the jackpot with a system ticket in Lotto 6 aus 49. In the previous year's New Year's lottery, there were a total of eight million-euro winners at Lotto Baden-Württemberg.
One of the most celebrated lottery winners in Germany is Kürsat Yildirim, popularly known as Chico, from Dortmund. In September 2022, he won a total of €9.9 million at a Dortmund lottery branch and went public with his win. Towards the end of the previous year, Chico shared his lottery strategy that contributed to his substantial gaming win in Lotto 6 aus 49.
German lottery corporations vow to combat unauthorized gambling
Despite the elevated sales, it is vital for the 16 German lottery corporations to combat unauthorized gambling. Unlicensed foreign providers are targeting players in Germany. On this, Sven Osthoff, managing director of Lotto Niedersachsen, stated:
“It is undeniable that the struggle against unauthorized gambling providers in Germany must continue to be escalated. Providers who operate without government approval pay almost no taxes or contributions in Germany and do not prioritize the overall good. The enforcement of regulatory frameworks must continue to be pursued at all levels.”– Sven Osthoff, managing director of Lotto Niedersachsen, games&business**
Last year, the Joint Gaming Authority of the States (GGL) also issued a gaming warning against participating in foreign lotteries. For players in Germany, participation in the Spanish Christmas lottery El Gordo is illegal since the providers on the internet do not have a German license.
Participants in Germany who are interested in online casinos might find a wide variety of options among the expanding online services of German lotteries. Despite the strict regulations against unauthorized gambling, engaging in the Spanish Christmas lottery El Gordo online is illegal for players in Germany as the providers do not hold a German license.
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