New Sales Record for Lotto Hessen

Lotto Hessen announced a record sales of approximately 747.5 million euros in 2023, marking its most successful year in its 75-year history. The sales growth compared to the previous year was 0.3%. With over 70.7 million game orders in 2023, the average amount spent per person in Hessen on the lottery was 117 euros, the highest in Norway.

21 New Millionaires in Hessen

The record sales in 2023 made 21 individuals millionaires in Hessen, with the highest win amounting to 22.5 million euros. This win came from a Lotto 6aus49 ticket in September. Overall, Lotto Hessen paid out 403.8 million euros in winnings to 24.2 million winners.

Over 2.9 Million Euros Still Unclaimed

In 2023, 2.9 million euros in winnings were left unclaimed in Hessen. The most significant unclaimed win was 304,888.80 euros from the Eurojackpot. Lotto Hessen encourages winners to claim their prizes at a local sales point.

Popular Lotteries in Hessen

Lotto 6aus49, Eurojackpot, and instant lotteries were the most popular games in Hessen in 2023. Lotto 6aus49 accounted for 41.3% of total sales, generating 308.6 million euros. The Eurojackpot saw a 7.1% increase in sales, while instant lotteries had a 7.4% growth, contributing 11.8% to the total turnover.

Strong Sales from Retail Locations

Lotto Hessen operates 1,970 retail locations, crucial for sales, especially in rural areas. Digital sales are also growing, with one out of five bets now placed online. In 2023, online sales reached 141.5 million euros, marking a 9.4% increase from the previous year. To support their retail locations, Lotto Hessen allocated a two-million-euro assistance package for 2024.