Lower Saxony rejoices: 24 million euro jackpot won by Göttingen!

Lower Saxony rejoices: 24 million euro jackpot won by Göttingen!

An unknown player from Lower Saxony hit the lottery jackpot and was delighted with a sensational win of 24 million euros. This win not only represents a personal holiday for the player, but is also the highest lottery win that Lower Saxony has recorded this year. The lottery millionaire declared his winnings with Lotto Niedersachsen on Monday and won with six correct numbers and the super number of “6 out of 49”. According to NDR, the winnings were registered at the company headquarters in Hanover, where the money will be paid out in the coming days.

The winner, who comes from the Göttingen district, handed in his lottery ticket at one of the local collection points. This makes him the only player in prize category 1 in this draw, which makes his winning streak even more remarkable. He hit the jackpot with his numbers, and he should be very happy that he can take three years to claim the prize, as NOZ reports.

The way to the jackpot

To add a little more spice to this exciting story, it's hard to imagine the number: around seven million German citizens play the lottery regularly, and the popularity of "6 out of 49" remains unbroken. According to Statista, almost every third player in Germany plays this form of lottery. The turnover of the German Lotto and Toto block was an impressive eight billion euros in 2022, with a significant part of this coming from the popular lottery draws.

The winner is supported by Lotto Lower Saxony, especially because winnings over 100,000 euros are often associated with special challenges. The winners receive a brochure with useful advice, which recommends, among other things, that they share their great luck with as few people as possible. It is also advisable to seek advice from experts, such as notaries or tax advisors, in order to handle the money wisely.

A look at the millionaire numbers

The latest prize was not limited to Lower Saxony alone - a total of 13 million euros have been awarded in several draws since the beginning of the year. In comparison, the highest win in Lower Saxony's history was an impressive 36.2 million euros, won in July 2021. And the year 2022 also brought many stories of happiness with a total of 187 lottery millionaires in Germany.

Who knows, maybe this is the start of a new life for the lucky player from Göttingen? The lottery numbers have the potential to change entire lives, and the winner is likely to be excited about the coming days. We can only imagine what he will do with his winnings - that's the big dream!