Belgium Lotto — How to Play & Prize Rules
🇧🇪 BelgiumUpdated: 20 Apr 2026
Game Overview
CountryBelgium
OperatorNational Lottery of Belgium
Draw DaysWednesday & Saturday
Draw Time19:00 local time
Ticket Price€1.50 per play
Belgium Lotto is the flagship game of the National Lottery of Belgium and one of the country's most popular lotteries. Players choose 6 numbers from 1 to 45. After the 6 main numbers are drawn, a bonus ball is selected from the remaining 39 numbers. There are 9 prize tiers, from the jackpot (6 matched numbers) down to 1 matched number plus bonus ball. Draws are held every Wednesday and Saturday at 19:00 local time. Lottery winnings are generally exempt from income tax in Belgium.
Prize Tiers: Winning Conditions & Odds
| Tier | Winning Condition | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 correct numbers | 1/8 145 060 |
| 2 | Match 5 numbers + bonus ball | 1/1 357 510 |
| 3 | Match 5 numbers | 1/35 724 |
| 4 | Match 4 numbers + bonus ball | 1/14 288 |
| 5 | Match 4 numbers | 1/772 |
| 6 | Match 3 numbers + bonus ball | 1/579 |
| 7 | Match 3 numbers | 1/48 |
| 8 | Match 2 numbers + bonus ball | 1/64 |
| 9 | Match 1 number + bonus ball | 1/18 |
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Numbers · 1–45
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How to Buy
A Belgium Lotto ticket costs €1.50 per play. Tickets are available through authorized retail outlets and online.
RetailAvailable at approved National Lottery retailers throughout Belgium, including bookstores, tobacconists, and convenience shops. Minimum age: 18.
OnlineAvailable on the official `lottery.be` website and National Lottery app. Registration and Belgian residence are required. 18+ only.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the bonus ball work?▾
After the 6 main numbers are drawn, a bonus ball is selected from the 39 remaining numbers. It is used in prize tiers 2 (5+bonus), 4 (4+bonus), 6 (3+bonus), 8 (2+bonus), and 9 (1+bonus).
What is Joker+ in Belgium Lotto?▾
Joker+ is an optional side game available when purchasing a Lotto ticket. It uses a separate 6-digit number match system. Prizes range from small fixed amounts up to €250,000. Joker+ is independent from the main Lotto draw.
What is the deadline for claiming your winnings?▾
Winnings must be claimed within 20 weeks from the draw date. After that period, unclaimed prizes are returned to the lottery fund.
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