First Eightfold Jackpot in the History of "6 aus 45": 12 Million Euros Go to Styria

Despite the enormous participation, the "six correct" could not be found on any of the submitted slips – apart from that one from Styria, which landed the historic hit. The winner is first advised to contact the customer service center of the Österreichische Lotterien at 0800 404 645 to discuss the further processing of the prize.

With this latest win, the number of lottery millionaires in Austria rises to a total of 659 people. The number of six-number hits without a jackpot is, at 861, considerably higher still, with most of them falling to Lower Austria.

Quick Pick Instead of Strategy

The fact that it was precisely a Quick Pick – that is, a tip generated purely at random by the machine with no human number selection – that took the record jackpot is an extraordinary circumstance for the Lotterien. Many players rely on personal lucky numbers, birthdays, or patterns; the retailer's algorithm had the better hand this time.

Historically, what makes the win special is not only the sum, but above all its backstory: in 40 years of "6 aus 45," there had never been an eightfold jackpot. Eight times in a row the correct combination had been missed, and the jackpot sum had grown with each round, until the twelve million euros were posted on Sunday evening.

Record Winnings in Comparison

For comparison: as early as November 21, 2018, a person from Lower Austria had won 14.9 million euros – an amount higher than the current eightfold jackpot. Also in July, when it was "only" 8.4 million euros at stake, Austrians had tipped with particular enthusiasm. The willingness to play when jackpots are high is traditionally strong in Austria.

The Österreichische Lotterien point out that the winner should first get in touch by phone before any further steps are taken. When the payout takes place depends on the individual processing. As a rule, the sum is paid out after the ticket has been checked and identity verified, with the Österreichische Lotterien providing advisory support to their customers throughout the process.

For Styria, the win means a prominent entry in the list of extraordinary lottery successes. While it was not the first million-euro win in the federal state, the symbolic significance of the first eightfold jackpot in the history of "6 aus 45" lends the event additional weight.

Next Steps for the Winner

Draws from Sunday, July 19, 2026, at a glance: Lotto: 1, 10, 15, 21, 29, 42, Zusatzzahl: 36. LottoPlus: 2, 26, 33, 41, 43, 44. Joker: 7, 5, 1, 6, 9, 1. Apart from the now-confirmed six-number hit in Styria, any further wins will be published by the Österreichische Lotterien over the coming days.

The lottery "6 aus 45" is one of Austria's oldest and best-known games of chance. For four decades, six numbers out of 45 have been drawn every Sunday and Wednesday. The probability of getting all six correct is roughly one in eight million – and a person from Styria has now beaten exactly those odds.

Outlook on Upcoming Draws

With the end of the eightfold jackpot, the next round begins: from the Wednesday draw onward, a "normal" jackpot will once again be played for. If it goes unclaimed, the sum will rise week by week – and the queues outside the Trafiken could once again grow longer.