Finland Lotto — How to Play & Prize Rules
🇫🇮 FinlandUpdated: 20 Apr 2026
Game Overview
CountryFinland
OrganizerVeikkaus
Draw DaySaturday
Draw Time10:15 PM (Helsinki Time)
Ticket PriceApprox. €1 per row
Lotto is Finland's most popular number lottery, operated by Veikkaus. Players choose 7 numbers from 1 to 40. After the main draw, one additional number is drawn from the remaining 33 numbers. There are 6 prize tiers, from the jackpot (7 matched numbers) down to tier 6 (3 matched numbers + additional number). Draws are held every Saturday at 10:15 PM. Veikkaus Lotto winnings are tax-free in Finland.
Winning categories: conditions and probabilities
| Tier | Winning Condition | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Match 7 numbers | 1/18 643 560 |
| 2 | 6 correct + additional number | 1/2 663 366 |
| 3 | 6 correct (no additional number) | 1/83 230 |
| 4 | Match 5 numbers | 1/1 681 |
| 5 | Match 4 numbers | 1/98 |
| 6 | 3 correct + additional number | 1/107 |
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Main Numbers · 1-40
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How to Buy
One Lotto row costs about €1. The game can be played at Veikkaus sales points or online.
RetailAvailable at K-group stores, R-kiosks, and other Veikkaus authorized agents across Finland. Age limit: 18.
OnlineAvailable on the Veikkaus website (`veikkaus.fi`) or mobile app. Finnish residence and registration are required. 18+ only.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the additional number work in Lotto?▾
After the main draw, one additional number is drawn from the remaining 33 numbers. It is used in prize tiers 2 and 6: if 6 numbers match plus the additional number, you win tier 2; if 3 numbers match plus the additional number, you win tier 6.
What is Lotto Plus?▾
Lotto Plus is an optional extra game by Veikkaus where one number is drawn from a separate 1-30 pool. It gives an extra chance to win without affecting the main Lotto prize tiers.
Are Lotto winnings taxable in Finland?▾
No. Veikkaus games, including Lotto, are tax-free in Finland regardless of prize size.
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