Record Year for Lottery Winners Across Germany in 2024

Germany sees a surge in lottery millionaires, with record-breaking wins in North Rhine-Westphalia, Rheinland-Pfalz, and Hessen.

North Rhine-Westphalia set a new record with at least 57 lottery millionaires in 2024, surpassing the previous high of 45 in 2022.
Rheinland-Pfalz celebrated seven lottery winners of €1 million or more, including a €60 million Eurojackpot win shared with a player from NRW.
Hessen recorded 11 lottery millionaires, with the largest prize being €30.5 million from the Eurojackpot in March.
The Eurojackpot played a significant role in the biggest wins, with prizes of up to €98.2 million awarded in NRW and €60 million in Rheinland-Pfalz.
In total, hundreds of Germans won sums between €100,000 and €999,999, reflecting a notable increase in major lottery prizes this year.