Dutch Lotto (6/45) — How to Play & Prize Rules
🇳🇱 NetherlandsUpdated: 20 Apr 2026
Game Overview
CountryNetherlands
OperatorDutch Lottery
Draw DayEvery Saturday
Draw TimeAfter 18:00
Ticket Price€2.00 per ticket
Dutch Lotto is one of the most popular lottery games in the Netherlands, operated by Dutch Lottery. Players choose 6 numbers from 1 to 45. After the 6 main numbers are drawn, 1 bonus number is drawn from the remaining 39 numbers. Dutch Lotto has 9 prize tiers, from matching 2 numbers to the jackpot. Draws take place every Saturday after 6:00 PM.
Prize Tiers: Winning Conditions and Odds
| Tier | Winning Condition | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Match 6 main numbers | 1/8 145 060 |
| 2nd | Match 5 main numbers + bonus number | 1/1 357 510 |
| 3rd | Match 5 main numbers | 1/35 724 |
| 4th | Match 4 main numbers + bonus number | 1/14 288 |
| 5th | Match 4 main numbers | 1/772 |
| 6th | Match 3 main numbers + bonus number | 1/579 |
| 7th | Match 3 main numbers | 1/48 |
| 8th | Match 2 main numbers + bonus number | 1/64 |
| 9th | Match 2 main numbers (free ticket) | 1/7 |
Exclude Numbers & Combination Check
Main numbers · 1–45
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How to Buy
Een lot voor de Dutch Lotto kost €2,–. U kunt meerdere loten per keer kopen.
RetailAvailable at thousands of locations in the Netherlands, including supermarkets, tobacco shops, and Primera stores. You can choose your own numbers or use a quick pick. Minimum age: 18.
OnlinePlay via nederlandseloterij.nl or the Dutch Lottery app. An account is required. You must be at least 18 years old and live in the Netherlands to play online.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the bonus number in Dutch Lotto?▾
The bonus number is drawn after the 6 main numbers from the remaining 39 numbers. It affects the 2nd, 4th, 6th, and 8th prize tiers together with 5, 4, 3, or 2 main-number matches respectively.
Do I pay gambling tax on Dutch Lotto winnings?▾
In the Netherlands, a 30.1% gambling tax applies to prizes above €449. Dutch Lottery typically withholds this tax before payout, so winners receive the net amount. Prizes up to €449 are tax-free.
What do you win in tier 9?▾
In tier 9, matching 2 main numbers without the bonus number wins a free ticket for the next draw. The odds are about 1 in 7. The free ticket has the same value as a regular €2.00 ticket.
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