Viking Lotto is a lottery founded in 1993 and jointly sponsored by several Scandinavian countries. It was launched with the aim of increasing interest in the lottery and promoting cross-border cooperation. Viking Lotto has become popular over the years because of its attractive prizes, favorable odds and cross-border play. It brings people from different Nordic countries together for a chance to win huge cash prizes. The idea behind this Lotto was to create a similar lottery specifically for Scandinavian countries.
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How to play Viking Lotto?
To play Viking Lotto, choose six numbers between 1 and 48, plus Viking numbers between 1 and 8. The numbers increase your chances of winning additional prize money. You can choose your own numbers, or you can do a “quick pick” and have random numbers generated for you. The game can be played online or through authorized retailers in any of the participating countries. The draws take place every Wednesday at 20:00 CET in Hamar, Norway. Check the rules and how to play this lottery to get the best revenues out of this game.
Which countries are involved for viking lottery?
The original participating countries were Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Belgium. Not everyone joins right away. Vikinglotto began in 1993 and was originally played in Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Denmark. Estonia has participated since 2000, followed by Latvia and Lithuania in February 2011. Slovenia joined in November 2017, bringing the number of participating countries to nine. Belgium has participated since 2020.
Norway
Organizer: Norsk Tipping
Ticket price: Approx. €1.50 per game.
Special Games: Extra editions with bigger jackpots.
Charities: Approximately 5% of sales go to sports and culture.
Biggest winner: In 2017, a Norwegian player won €35 million.
Sweden
Organizer: Svenska Spel
Ticket price: Approx. €2 per game.
Online Play: Ability to play online.
Charity: Revenues fund various social projects.
Biggest Winner: A 2015 winner went home with more than €25 million.
Finland
Organizer: Veikkaus Oy
Ticket price: Approx. €1.50 per game.
Local Variants: Smaller local jackpots within the Vikinglotto system.
Charities: Percentage of revenue allocated to charities.
Biggest Winner: The biggest Finnish win to date was approximately €17 million.
Denmark
Organizer: Danske Spil
Ticket price: Approx. €2 per game.
Additional Games: Additional games and bonus draws.
Charity: Income distributed to various charitable organizations.
Biggest winner: A Danish winner won €8.4 million in 2016.
Belgium
Organizer: Nationale loterij
Ticket price: € 2 per game.
Additional Games: Additional games and bonus draws.
Charity: Income distributed to various charitable organizations.
Biggest winner: €44.290
Iceland
Organizer: Íslensk Getspá/Getraunir
Ticket price: Approx. €1 per game.
Reach: High participation rate despite small population.
Charity: Large portion of revenue goes to environmental and local charities.
Biggest Winner: Iceland’s biggest win was around €6 million.
Estonia
Organizer: Eesti Loto
Ticket Price: Approx. €1 per game.
Local Rules: Specific rules around taxing lottery winnings.
Biggest winner: So far, Estonia has registered a maximum win of about €1.6 million.
Latvia
Organizer: Latvijas Loto
Ticket price: Approximately €1 per game.
Popularity: One of the most played games.
Charity: Various sports and youth programs benefit.
Biggest Winner: The biggest win in Latvia was just over €1 million.
Lithuania
Organizer: Olifeja
Ticket price: Approximately €1 per game.
Entry: Joined relatively late, in 2011.
Charity: Part of proceeds to charity and social programs.
Biggest Winner: The biggest Lithuanian winner was about €1.8 million.
Slovenia
Organizer: Loterija Slovenije
Ticket price: Approximately €1 per game.
Market: Relatively new but gaining popularity.
Charity: Income goes to various social projects.
Biggest Winner: No big wins have yet been recorded in Slovenia.
Origins of the Virgin Lottery
Virgin Lotto was born on the idea of the popular European lottery, Lottery Without Borders, which is already successful in Western Europe.
Prizes and jackpot
In this European lottery, you have the chance to win great cash prizes. Every draw, you have a chance to win a Jackpot of at least €3,000,000. Did you correctly guess the 6 numbers between 1 and 48 and 1 of the 5 Vikings? Then you have the jackpot. Vikinglotto’s jackpot can grow to a maximum of €35 million.
Winnings are distributed across 11 win levels or ranks. If no player has ticked the right combination, there will be an even bigger Jackpot next time. Check more rules and questions about the pricez and jackpot at Viking.
FAQ about the lotto
What is the Viking Lotto?
Viking Lotto is a lottery game that has existed since 1993 and is organized in cooperation with lotteries from several European countries, including Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Denmark, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Slovenia. The National Lottery also participates in this international game. We can play this game online from 2020 on the National Lottery website and from now on in our physical outlets. Every Wednesday, 6 numbers are drawn from a set of 1 to 48 number balls and 1 number is drawn from a set of 1 to 5 number balls. Players must try to predict the winning combination.
When is the next Viking Lotto draw date?
The next Lotto draw will take place in Mercedi on 2023. The draw will begin at 8 p.m
What are the Virgin Lotto draw times?
The Lotto draw takes place at 8 p.m. in Hamar, Norway. The draw is done with two physical drums. The results are then broadcast on the Internet and on TV.
What are the chances of winning the Vikinglotto jackpot?
There are more than 12 million different combinations in this lotto, or a 1 in 12 million chance of winning the jackpot.
Odds of winning the jackpot
The odds of winning the lotto jackpot is an estimated 1 in 61,357,550
What are supervikings?
After you select 6 numbers, you have 5 Vikings to play with. Then choose your Super number from these 5 numbers. If the Super is a drawn Viking, any winnings are doubled (except for rank 1).
What were the results of the last Lotto draw?
The winning combinations from the last Lotto draw were: 13, 22, 24, 30, 34 and Viking #5. The draw will take place in Mercedi on July 5, 2023, with a jackpot of €5,300,000.