Your Comprehensive Guide to Poland Lotto

Overview

The Poland Lotto features a classic European lottery format that offers rewarding jackpot prizes.  This lottery has been in operation for more than 50 years and is well-recognized by European players and lottery fans all over the world.  The Poland Lotto is known for its easy play format as well as its rich history. 

This lottery was launched in 1957 by the Polish Sports Lottery Association.  To play the game, players need to choose 6 numbers from a prize pool between 1 and 49.  The draws for this lottery take place three days a week on Saturdays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. 

The biggest jackpot that was ever won from the Poland Lotto occurred in September of 2011 with a prize of zł 50 million which is just over US$14 million. Other massive prizes won in this lottery game include zł 33.7 million in February 2012, zł 24.6 million in April 2010, and zł 28 million in September 2009.

Rules of the Poland Lotto

To play the Poland Lotto, players will need to choose 6 numbers between 1 and 49.  During the draw, 6 numbers will be randomly selected and if a player matches all 6 numbers they will win the jackpot prize. 

In addition, there are other prize categories including a 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th place prize.  The winnings from all of these categories are subject to a tax rate of 10%.  The odds of winning the jackpot prize are about 1:14,000,000 and the odds of winning the 4^th place prize are 1:57. The latter prize only requires players to match 3 numbers instead of 6. 

To win the 2^nd place prize, players need to match 5 numbers and to win the 3^rd place prize players need to match 4 numbers.  The prizes that are available in this lottery can grow to substantial amounts. 

Playing the Poland Lotto Online

Tickets for this lottery can be purchased in Poland or they can be purchased online.  The ability to purchase lottery tickets online makes it easy for players everywhere to enjoy this unique and rewarding lottery game.

The Poland Lotto has a 60 day limit for players to claim their winnings.  In the event that no winner is crowned, the jackpots will rollover until a winner is announced.