Cheers Erupt in Southern Germany: 120-million Eurojackpot Claimed After 12 Unsuccessful Draws
Record-breaking 120 million Euro lottery prize claimed in Southern Germany
Celebrations are underway in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, as a lucky player or group of players has secured the massive Eurojackpot worth €120 million. This marks a new record for the largest lottery win in Germany.
The winning numbers — 1, 5, 27, 36, 43 and the two Euro numbers 5 and 9 — were drawn in Helsinki after 12 consecutive draws without a jackpot winner, as announced by Westlotto. The last time the pot reached this astounding figure was in July 2022, when it was scooped up by a fortunate player from Denmark.
Since then, the jackpot had eluded hundreds of thousands of hopeful players across Europe. In November 2022, a Berliner claimed the prize, setting a new lottery winning record for Germany. In June 2023, the full sum went to Schleswig-Holstein, and in January 2024, the jackpot went to Norway.
Winning the Eurojackpot typically requires matching five main numbers from a pool of 50 and two additional Euro numbers from a pool of 12. If no player achieves this feat, the undistributed money from the first prize class is added to the jackpot for the next draw.
The probability of winning the Eurojackpot is notoriously slim, at approximately 1 in 140 million. In the past, jackpots have been shared among multiple winners, with prizes of €60 million being split between players in North Rhine-Westphalia and Slovenia in April, and €60 million winners from North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate in December 2024.
As the winner's identity is often not disclosed to protect their privacy, specifics about the individual or group that struck gold this time may not be public knowledge. If you or someone you know need help dealing with gambling addiction, resources are provided below.
Don't Let Gambling Take Control
If you suspect a gambling problem, assistance is readily available:
- Federal Center for Health Education (BZgA) Telephone Counseling Service: 0800-1372700 (Monday to Thursday from 10 am to 10 pm, Friday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm)
- Online Counseling for Gambling Addiction
- Check your game: website offering tests and tips to control gambling addiction
- Federation of Gambling Addiction e.V.
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(Additional information: The precise identity of the winner — an individual or a syndicate — is not provided by lottery organizations to preserve the winner's privacy.)
- The community in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, is celebrating as the €120 million Eurojackpot was claimed by a player or group of players, setting a new record for the largest lottery win in Germany.
- Employment policy in this context might focus on providing assistance to the newly affluent winner or winners, enabling them to transition smoothly into philanthropic activities or community development if they so choose.
- Winning the Eurojackpot increasingly resembles a gambling trend, with its elusive jackpot causing anticipation and gathering crowds of hopeful participants, likely contributing to the rise of casino-and-gambling and lotteries across Europe.
- Eurojackpot tipsters, who offer guidance to potential players on number selection, might observe the winning numbers (1, 5, 27, 36, 43, 5, 9) to identify any pattern or trends for future draws, potentially attracting more players to the game.
