FAQ about the Viking Lotto

Frequently Asked Questions About Viking Lotto

Common questions about how Viking Lotto works, including draw times, odds, the Super Viking feature, participating countries and where to check results. Rules and prize tiers can differ slightly by country, so confirm the details with the official operator in your own country before playing.

What is Viking Lotto?

Viking Lotto is a shared lottery run jointly by several Nordic and Baltic countries. Players choose 6 main numbers plus a separate Viking number, and the jackpot is won by matching all 6 main numbers and the Viking number. The top prize pool is shared across the participating countries, while smaller prize tiers are set nationally. You can read the full format on our how to play Viking Lotto page.

When did Viking Lotto start and which countries take part?

Viking Lotto was founded in 1993 to increase interest in lottery play and encourage cross-border cooperation. Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Norway started the game in 1993. Estonia joined in 2000, Latvia and Lithuania in 2011, Slovenia in 2017, and Belgium most recently in 2020.

What time is the Viking Lotto draw?

The draw takes place in Hamar, Norway, in the evening, with two physical drums used to select the numbers. Results are then published online and broadcast on television in participating countries. Exact local broadcast times can vary by country, so check your national operator if you need the precise time where you live.

When is the next Viking Lotto draw?

Viking Lotto is drawn weekly. Because the next draw date changes from week to week, we do not list a fixed date here. The current draw schedule and the latest numbers are available on our Viking Lotto results page.

What are the odds of winning the Viking Lotto jackpot?

The jackpot odds are roughly 1 in 61,357,560 for the standard 6 plus Viking number format, although some national variants are listed closer to 1 in 98 million depending on the rules. The chances of winning a smaller prize are much better, but still unfavourable over time. There is a full breakdown by prize tier on our odds of winning Viking Lotto page.

What are the chances of winning any prize?

The overall chance of winning something varies by country, because each national operator can add or remove lower prize tiers. In some countries the overall odds are around 1 in 50, while others are far shorter thanks to extra low tiers. These wins are almost always small amounts compared with the jackpot.

How much is the Viking Lotto jackpot?

The jackpot starts at a guaranteed minimum, typically around 3 million euros, and grows through rollovers when nobody wins. It can climb to a jackpot cap before it must be won or paid down. Current amounts and the cap in force are covered on our Viking Lotto jackpot and prizes page.

What is the Super Viking?

After selecting your 6 numbers, you have 5 Viking numbers to play with, and you choose one of them as your Super number. If your Super matches the drawn Viking number, any winnings are doubled, except for the top jackpot tier. There is more detail on our Super Viking page.

Do rollovers improve my chances of winning?

No. A rollover increases the size of the jackpot but does not change the odds of matching the numbers. The possible combinations stay the same whether the jackpot is at its starting level or near its cap. A larger jackpot does tend to attract more players, which can raise the chance that a jackpot is shared between multiple winners.

Can I improve my odds by buying more tickets or joining a syndicate?

Buying more tickets covers more combinations and slightly raises your mathematical chance, but the probability stays extremely low and your average spend rises with it. A syndicate pools money to buy more tickets, so the group’s combined chance is higher, but any prize is split among members. Per euro spent, the odds are the same as playing alone.

Are Viking Lotto numbers random?

Yes. Each draw is independent and every combination has the same chance of being drawn. Past results do not influence future draws, so there are no hot, cold or due numbers, and no combination is luckier than another.

How does Viking Lotto compare with EuroMillions and EuroJackpot?

The Viking Lotto jackpot odds are shorter than those of EuroMillions and EuroJackpot, which makes the top prize a little less unlikely, although still astronomically rare for any individual player. A side-by-side comparison is on our Viking Lotto vs EuroMillions and EuroJackpot page.

Where can I check the latest Viking Lotto results?

The winning numbers for each draw are published on our Viking Lotto results page after the draw. For prize claims, always confirm the official result with the lottery operator in your country.

Is Viking Lotto a good way to make money?

No. The expected return on a ticket is negative, meaning players get back less than they spend over time. Viking Lotto is best treated as entertainment. If you play, set a budget you are comfortable losing and avoid chasing losses.