Swiss Lotto — How to Play & Prize Rules
🇨🇭 SwitzerlandUpdated: 20 Apr 2026
Game overview
CountrySwitzerland
OperatorSwisslos
Draw DaysWednesday & Saturday
Draw TimeWed 19:00 / Sat 17:00 (CET)
Ticket PriceCHF 2.00 per play
Swiss Lotto is one of Switzerland's most popular lottery games and is operated by Swisslos. Players choose 6 numbers from 1 to 42, then a separate Joker number from 1 to 6 is drawn. The game has 8 prize tiers, with tier 1 (6 matched numbers + Joker) awarding the jackpot. Draws are held every Wednesday at 19:00 and Saturday at 17:00 local time. Winnings above CHF 1,000 are subject to a 35% withholding tax.
Prize Tiers: Winning Conditions & Odds
| Tier | Winning Condition | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Match 6 numbers + Joker | 1/31.474.716 |
| 2 | Match 6 numbers (no Joker) | 1/6.294.943 |
| 3 | Match 5 numbers + Joker | 1/145.716 |
| 4 | Match 5 numbers (no Joker) | 1/29.143 |
| 5 | Match 4 numbers + Joker | 1/3.331 |
| 6 | Match 4 numbers (no Joker) | 1/666 |
| 7 | Match 3 numbers + Joker | 1/220 |
| 8 | Match 3 numbers (no Joker) | 1/44 |
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Main Numbers · 1-42
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How to Buy
A Swiss Lotto play costs CHF 2.00. Tickets are available at official retail outlets and online.
RetailAvailable at kiosks, petrol stations, post offices, and other authorized retailers across Switzerland. Minimum age: 18.
OnlineAvailable via the official Swisslos platform (`swisslos.ch`). Registration and Swiss residence are required. 18+ only.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Joker work in Swiss Lotto?▾
The Joker is a number from 1 to 6 drawn from a separate pool. It distinguishes tier 1 (6+Joker) from tier 2 (6 without Joker), as well as tiers 3/4, 5/6, and 7/8.
When is withholding tax deducted?▾
Winnings over CHF 1,000 are subject to 35% withholding tax. Swisslos deducts this automatically. Swiss residents can reclaim it in their income tax return.
Is there a jackpot cap in Swiss Lotto?▾
There is no fixed jackpot upper limit for the Swiss Lotto. If there is no win, the jackpot is rolled over. Above a certain threshold, Swisslos can decide to “break up” the jackpot and pass it on to the next prize category (must-fall rule).
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