Official Lotteries in the Netherlands
All lotteries below are licensed by the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) and operate under Dutch law.
Staatsloterij
The oldest and most trusted lottery in the Netherlands. Monthly draws with a prize pool of €463 million annually.
- Jackpot€7.5M – €28M
- DrawsEvery 10th of month
- Win chance51.6%
- TaxTax-free 🎉
Eurojackpot
Pan-European lottery with jackpots reaching €120 million. Draws every Tuesday and Friday.
- Max jackpot€120M
- DrawsTue & Fri
- Countries18 in Europe
- TaxTax-free 🎉
Postcode Loterij
Win together with your neighbours. The most social lottery in the Netherlands — and the most charitable.
- Top prize ’26€72.5M
- DrawsMonthly
- Charity>50% of revenue
- TaxTax-free 🎉
Lotto
Classic number-based draw every Saturday evening. Simple rules, transparent odds, from €2 per play.
- Jackpot€1M (fixed)
- DrawsEvery Saturday
- Format6 from 45 + color
- From€2 per play
Lucky Day
Three draws every day. Fast-paced, daily results and a top prize of €2 million for just €6.
- Top prize€2M
- Draws3× daily
- Format10 from 80
- From€6 per ticket
VriendenLoterij
Linked to your phone number. Daily cash prizes up to €1M and over €810M donated since 1998.
- Daily top€1M cash
- Monthly prizes>250,000
- Charity3,500+ clubs
- FormatPhone number
Quick comparison — Dutch lotteries 2026
| Lottery | Jackpot / Top prize | Draw frequency | Prize tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staatsloterij | €7.5M – €28M | Monthly (10th) | Tax-free |
| Eurojackpot | Up to €120M | Tue & Fri | Tax-free |
| Postcode Loterij | €72.5M (2026) | Monthly | Tax-free |
| Lotto | €1M (fixed) | Weekly (Sat) | Tax-free |
| Lucky Day | €2M | Daily (3×) | Tax-free |
| VriendenLoterij | €1M daily | Daily | Tax-free |
Since 1 January 2026, gambling tax in the Netherlands is 37.8% — but for these licensed lotteries, the operator pays it. You receive the full prize.
Lottery news 2026
As of 1 January 2026. Licensed lottery operators cover this — players receive prizes in full.
Full ban on gambling sponsorships has been in effect since 1 July 2025.
Deposit limits and play restrictions introduced on 1 October 2024 are still active.
Nederlandse Loterij remains state-owned — no privatisation plans announced.
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