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Lotto Netherlands: How to Play, Prizes and the Latest Draws
Lotto is the Saturday-night draw run by Nederlandse Loterij, and it stays popular for a plain reason: a €2 ticket buys a real shot at a jackpot of at least €1 million. You pick six numbers from 45, the draw happens every Saturday at the head office in Rijswijk, and the results are public from 21:00. Below is how the game actually works in 2026, what you can win, where to buy, and the most recent results.
| Ticket price | €2 (€3 with Lotto XL) |
|---|---|
| Numbers | Pick 6 from 45, plus a reserve number |
| Draw | Every Saturday, results from 21:00 |
| Minimum jackpot | €1 million |
| Operator | Nederlandse Loterij (Dutch licence) |
| Tax on prizes | 37.8% kansspelbelasting (2026) |
Where to buy an official Lotto ticket
You have four ways to play, and none of them is complicated.
Online. Order your ticket through the Nederlandse Loterij site and reach your tickets whenever you want. New subscribers usually get a welcome gift or a discount on the first weeks of play.
Subscription. A subscription enters you automatically every Saturday, so you never miss a draw because you forgot to buy. You can pause or change it any time through My Lotto.
App. The Lotto app keeps your tickets on your phone and logs you in with fingerprint or Face ID.
In a shop. Tickets are sold at supermarkets, tobacconists, petrol stations and bookshops across the country. Common points of sale include:
- Albert Heijn
- Jumbo
- Primera
- Bruna
- AKO
- Cigo
How to play Lotto
You choose 6 numbers from a pool of 45. Each draw produces 6 winning numbers plus a reserve number (the extra ball). Match all six and you take the jackpot, which never drops below €1 million. Match fewer numbers, or hit the reserve number, and you land in one of the lower prize tiers, which still pay out from a few euros up to several thousand depending on the category.
One detail trips up a lot of new players: the gele bal (yellow ball). At 18:00 the Jackpotmachine runs first. It holds 11 black balls and 1 yellow ball. If the yellow ball comes out, the jackpot is guaranteed to fall that night, even if nobody matches all six numbers, in which case it goes to whoever got the most numbers right. If a black ball drops, the jackpot rolls over and climbs for the next week. That single mechanic is why some Saturdays produce a guaranteed millionaire and others don't.
Worth knowing before you celebrate too hard: prizes are gross amounts. Dutch gambling tax (kansspelbelasting) now sits at 37.8% in 2026, and it applies to prizes above the legal threshold, so the figure that reaches your account is meaningfully lower than the headline. Our breakdown of the 2026 tax increase covers what changed and why.
What you can win
The top prize is the jackpot, starting at €1 million and rising each week it isn't won. Below that sit several prize categories tied to how many numbers you match and whether you caught the reserve number. The table below sets out the structure.
| Match | Prize tier | Typical outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 6 numbers | Jackpot | From €1 million, shared if multiple winners |
| 5 numbers + reserve | High tier | Several thousand euros |
| 5 numbers | Mid tier | Hundreds of euros |
| 4 numbers | Lower tier | Small fixed prize |
| 3 numbers | Lowest tier | Free ticket or small cash |
When more than one player matches all six, the jackpot is split evenly. That happens more often than people expect, and the Super Saturday results below are a good illustration.
Lotto XL and Super Saturday
Lotto XL
For €1 extra on top of your standard ticket, Lotto XL adds a second draw using the same six numbers, with prizes up to €1 million. The XL draw runs right after the regular Saturday draw. A combined ticket therefore costs €3 and gives you two separate chances on the same numbers.
Super Saturday
On the last Saturday of every month there are two full Lotto draws instead of one. Play both and you get a double shot at the jackpot. The end-of-May 2026 Super Saturday showed exactly what that can mean: the yellow ball dropped in both draws, so both jackpots fell on the same night, which is rare. The first jackpot of €1.4 million was split among 21 winners (€66,666.67 each) and the second of €1 million among 7 winners (€142,857.14 each). In total 28 players shared the two pots, including two residents of Groningen. Those are gross figures, before the 37.8% gambling tax.
Latest Lotto results
The most recent draw took place on Saturday 6 June 2026.
- Lotto draw: 2, 13, 21, 32, 34, 43 | reserve number 7
- Lotto XL draw: 2, 4, 6, 17, 37, 38 | reserve number 3
That draw counted 145,599 winning tickets. The black ball came out during the Jackpotspel draw, so the jackpot was not guaranteed and rolled over. The next draw is Saturday 13 June 2026, with a jackpot of at least €1.1 million. Ticket sales for that draw close at 18:00 on the day.
Most and least drawn numbers
Some players like to track which numbers come up most. It makes no difference to the odds, since every draw is independent, but the patterns are fun to look at.
- Frequently drawn: 27, 16, 21, 30, 18 []
- Rarely drawn: 24, 23, 35, 10, 5 [
Managing your subscription
You can change a subscription, switch numbers, drop Lotto XL or play fewer draws through My Lotto after logging in. Changes take effect for upcoming draws.
Cancelling works three ways:
- Online: log in and cancel directly, processed immediately. If you can't log in, use the cancellation form (about 5 working days).
- By phone: contact customer service, who process it on the spot.
- In writing: post your details to Customer Service Lotto, allowing roughly 10 working days.
Where Lotto sits in Nederlandse Loterij
Lotto has been part of Nederlandse Loterij since 2016, the country's largest licensed gaming operator. The group runs several games alongside Lotto, including Staatsloterij, Eurojackpot, Miljoenenspel, Lucky Day, Krasloten, TOTO Casino and TOTO Sport. All of it operates under a Dutch licence, which is the line that separates these draws from unlicensed sites. For the regulatory background, see the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gambling regulator.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Lotto ticket cost?
A standard ticket is €2 per draw. Adding Lotto XL costs €1 more, so €3 in total, and gives a second draw on the same numbers with prizes up to €1 million.
What time is the Lotto draw?
Every Saturday. The Jackpotmachine starts at 18:00 and the official results are published from 21:00. Ticket sales close at 18:00 on draw day.
What is the yellow ball?
The Jackpotmachine holds 11 black balls and 1 yellow ball. If the yellow ball is drawn, the jackpot is guaranteed to fall that night even if nobody matches six numbers. A black ball means the jackpot rolls over to the next week.
Do I pay tax on a Lotto prize?
Yes. Dutch gambling tax is 37.8% in 2026 and applies to prizes above the legal threshold. Advertised jackpot and prize figures are gross amounts, so the net payout is lower.
What is Super Saturday?
On the last Saturday of each month there are two Lotto draws instead of one. Playing both doubles your chances at the jackpot that night.
What were the most recent winning numbers?
On 6 June 2026 the Lotto numbers were 2, 13, 21, 32, 34, 43 with reserve number 7. The XL draw was 2, 4, 6, 17, 37, 38 with reserve number 3. There were 145,599 winning tickets and the black ball dropped, so the jackpot rolled over.
How do I cancel my subscription?
You can cancel online through My Lotto (processed immediately), by phone with customer service, or in writing by post. Online is the fastest route.
Play responsibly. Lotto is a game of chance, not a way to make money. Only spend what you can afford to lose, and set a limit before you play. Need support? See Loket Kansspel. 18+.
