🇳🇱 Officiële loterijen 2026

Dutch Lotteries
— Licensed in 2026

The Dutch lottery market is divided into two main groups. Nederlandse Loterij operates well-known games including Staatsloterij, Lotto, EuroJackpot, Lucky Day, Miljoenenspel and sports-betting brand TOTO. Alongside these are the charity lotteries, including the Postcode Lottery and VriendenLoterij.The Netherlands maintains strict gambling regulations. The Netherlands Gambling Authority closely supervises lotteries, promotional games and bingo activities. Access to the licensed lottery market is limited, leaving little room for new commercial operators. Independent, fact-based information about every Kansspelautority licensed lottery in the Netherlands. Odds, prizes, tax rules all in one place.

✓ KSA licensed only ✓ Tax-free prizes ✓ Updated 2026

Official Lotteries in the Netherlands

All lotteries below are licensed by the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) and operate under Dutch law.

Most trusted

Staatsloterij

The oldest and most trusted lottery in the Netherlands. In 2025, 68.4% of all stakes went back to players as prize money (legal minimum: 60%).

  • Jackpot€7.5M – €28M
  • DrawsEvery 10th of month
  • Win chance51.6%
  • TaxTax-free
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Biggest jackpot

Eurojackpot

Pan-European lottery with jackpots reaching €120 million. Draws every Tuesday and Friday.

  • Max jackpot€120M
  • DrawsTue & Fri
  • Countries18 in Europe
  • TaxTax-free
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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
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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
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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
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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
VriendenLoterij →

Quick comparison — Dutch lotteries 2026

LotteryJackpot / Top prizeDraw frequencyPrize tax
Staatsloterij€7.5M – €28MMonthly (10th)Tax-free
EurojackpotUp to €120MTue & FriTax-free
Postcode Loterij€72.5M (2026)MonthlyTax-free
Lotto€1M (fixed)Weekly (Sat)Tax-free
Lucky Day€2MDaily (3×)Tax-free
VriendenLoterij€1M dailyDailyTax-free

Since 1 January 2026, gambling tax in the Netherlands is 37.8% (2025: 34.2%) — but for these licensed lotteries, the operator pays it on prizes above €449. You receive the full prize.

Nederlandse Loterij in numbers — 2025

Key figures from the audited 2025 annual report of Nederlandse Loterij, the state-owned operator of Staatsloterij, Lotto, Eurojackpot, Lucky Day and TOTO.

Figure20252024
Total stakes by players€5.14 billion€6.07 billion
Prize money returned — Staatsloterij games68.4%65.9%
Prize money returned — Lotto, Eurojackpot, Lucky Day69.4%67.8%
Prizes never claimed€14.9 million€15.3 million
Paid to the state, sport and good causes€200.6 million€203.6 million
Marketing spend€125.5 million€109.4 million
Net result−€7.7 million+€30.9 million

Legal minimum prize payout: 60% for Staatsloterij games, 47.5% for Lotto games. Of the €200.6 million contribution, 63% went to the Dutch state and 37% to NOC*NSF (sport) and ALN (good causes). Source: Nederlandse Loterij annual report 2025.

Lottery news 2026

Nederlandse Loterij reports first loss

Players staked 15% less in 2025. Despite 15% more marketing spend, the operator closed the year with a €7.7 million loss after its mandatory contributions.

€14.9 million in prizes never claimed

Prizes that are not claimed within one year of the draw expire. Always check your ticket — especially after the New Year’s Eve draw.

Gambling tax raised to 37.8%

As of 1 January 2026. A government monitor (June 2026) found the 2025 increase raised only €2 million extra, far below the €108 million target. Licensed lottery operators cover the tax — players receive prizes in full.

Sports sponsorship ban active

Full ban on sports sponsorship by online gambling operators has been in effect since 1 July 2025.

Online play limits remain

Deposit limits and play restrictions introduced on 1 October 2024 are still active.

State ownership confirmed

Nederlandse Loterij remains state-owned — no privatisation plans announced.

Frequently asked questions

What is the official Dutch lottery organisation?
Nederlandse Loterij, formed in 2016 from the merger of Staatsloterij and Lotto, operates ten game brands. In 2025 it contributed €200.6 million to the Dutch state, sport (NOC*NSF) and good causes.
Are lottery winnings tax-free in the Netherlands?
Yes. For all licensed Dutch lotteries, gambling tax (37.8% since 2026) is paid by the operator. You receive the full advertised prize amount — no deduction.
How much of my stake is paid out as prizes?
In 2025, Staatsloterij games paid out 68.4% of all stakes as prize money (legal minimum 60%). Lotto, Eurojackpot and Lucky Day paid out 69.4% (legal minimum 47.5%).
How long do I have to claim a prize?
One year after the draw. Unclaimed prizes expire — in 2025, €14.9 million in prize money was never collected.
Can foreigners play Dutch lotteries?
Most Dutch lotteries are open to international players, though some require a Dutch address or bank account. Eurojackpot is available across 18 European countries.
How old do I need to be to participate?
You must be at least 18 years old to legally participate in any Dutch lottery.
How do I claim lottery winnings?
Smaller prizes are credited automatically to your online account. Larger prizes require identity verification and may need to be claimed in person at the lottery office. Claim within one year of the draw, or the prize expires.
Is it safe to play Dutch lotteries?
Yes. All lotteries on this page hold a valid licence from the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) — the Dutch Gambling Authority — guaranteeing secure, fair, and regulated gameplay.

Compare Dutch lotteries on odds, jackpots and good causes.

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What brings the postcode lottery this year?

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