Overview

• Officials say the winning receipt was played at an acceptance point in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf with nine tips for €19, and they suspect it was an occasional player.
• The lottery is weighing notices on in-store monitors and posters in nearby outlets urging customers to compare their numbers.
• The prize can be claimed for three years starting on January 1, 2026, after which the €120 million win expires.
• Large winnings require presentation of the original paper ticket, so players are urged to find and safeguard any receipts from the draw.
• WestLotto points to a 2012 Düsseldorf case in which a €2.1 million win went unclaimed and ultimately lapsed.