Following an absolute record year in 2024, the 16 state-run lottery companies united in the German Lotto and Toto Association (DLTB) are taking a differentiated view of 2025.

While the record of €8.5 billion from 2024 could not be surpassed, the year 2025 saw solid revenue results. At just under €8.3 billion, this figure is approximately 3.6% below the previous year’s level. Revenue growth was achieved in instant lotteries. Last year, approximately €770 million was spent on instant lotteries, about 3.6% more than in 2024.

In 2025, both LOTTO 6aus49 and Eurojackpot experienced very few extended jackpot periods during which a particularly attractive jackpot accumulated. Experience shows that these periods have a noticeable impact on player participation. “High jackpots are, of course, extremely important for our players. The bigger the jackpot, the more people dream, and the bigger those dreams become,” says Michael Barth of LOTTO Bremen, currently the lead representative of the German Lotto and Toto Association (DLTB).

In 2025, a total of approximately €8.3 billion was spent on the lotteries pooled within the DLTB in Germany, with almost €4.0 billion paid out in winnings.

The most popular lottery among Germans remains LOTTO 6aus49, with a stake volume of almost €3.4 billion, followed by Eurojackpot with around €2.4 billion. “Our traditional product, LOTTO 6aus49, continues to be the most popular product in the German gambling landscape,” Barth adds.

Thanks to the taxes and levies paid from lottery stakes to the respective state budgets and beneficiaries, numerous charitable projects in all German states were once again supported. In 2025, the public benefited from approximately €3.3 billion, particularly in the areas of sports, environmental protection, arts, culture, historic preservation, and social welfare – that’s roughly €9.0 million per day. “The 16 state lottery companies continue to be among the absolute leaders when it comes to the amount of taxes paid in the gambling sector – and we are proud of that!” says Michael Barth. “Even after 70 years, we remain a reliable partner for all aspects of community life, be it the local sports club, the neighborhood center around the corner, or the association dedicated to preserving the listed village church.”

As in previous years, an increasing number of players are also using the digital services offered by the state lottery companies. Their regional websites and apps recorded further increases in user numbers in 2025. These regional services allow those interested in playing to conveniently and securely submit bets online for most games.

The LOTTO.de service and information portal also provides access to the games offered by the state lottery companies. This portal has generated over €1.4 billion in total stakes, representing 17.5% of all stakes.