Finland Lottery Results

Finland Lottery Games

Although lotteries have been around in Finland since the 1940s, the first Lotto draw didn’t take place until 1971. Lottery games are a huge part of Finnish culture, with over 20 different games in total, but most of these are only available locally. As well as participating in several lottery games and other forms of gambling offered by the lottery operator, Veikkaus, Finns can also play the transnational EuroJackpot and Vikinglotto games.

Lotto

Lotto is Finland’s national lottery and one of the most popular games in the country.

Lotto is simple to play, with players choosing seven numbers from a possible 40, as well as being relatively inexpensive to enter at just €1.00 per ticket. Players can use a System and Rake entry to choose up to 18 numbers and enhance their chances of winning, while an additional €0.50 adds Plus to the ticket to double potential winnings, with the exception of the jackpot.

A Joker game with a fixed jackpot of €1 million is also available to Lotto players for €2.00 per line.

EuroJackpot

Played in Finland and a further 17 countries, EuroJackpot has the most lucrative minimum jackpot available to Finnish lottery players, and with its long odds leading to frequent rollovers, there are often opportunities to win huge sums of money.

EuroJackpot doesn’t have any secondary games, but does have 12 prize tiers for multiple opportunities to win!

Vikinglotto

Vikinglotto is another transnational lottery played in Finland and in eight further countries, but due to Finland having a high amount of lottery games of its own, Vikinglotto isn’t quite as popular here as it is elsewhere.

Vikinglotto also has a number of System Entry options, but unlike other participating countries, the additional Joker game cannot be played in Finland.

Finland Lottery Game Schedule

The below table provides an overview of the schedule for each Finnish lottery game.

Finland Lottery Odds and Jackpots

What are the Biggest Finnish Lottery Wins?

The biggest Lotto jackpot was €14.5 million in 2018, with Finnish players also having twice won the maximum €90 million EuroJackpot prize, in 2018 and 2019.

Is Tax Paid on Finnish Lottery Winnings?

No, all winnings are tax free.

Overseas players should find out if winnings need to be declared at home for tax purposes.

Mobile Apps for Finland Lotteries

How to Contact Finland Lottery Operators

Contact information for each Finnish lottery operator is listed below.

How Can I Purchase Lottery Tickets in Finland?

Tickets for Lotto, EuroJackpot and Vikinglotto are available from the official Veikkaus website and from authorized lottery vendors across Finland.

Can Overseas Players Play Finnish Lottery Games?

Yes. In addition to Lotto, both EuroJackpot and Vikinglotto are also available on selected lottery agent websites.

How Old Must I Be to Play Finnish Lotteries?

Players must be at least 15 years of age to buy in-store lottery tickets, and at least 18 years of age to buy tickets online.

How Do I Claim Finnish Lottery Prizes?

Players have one year to claim prizes.

Players who win EuroJackpot can choose a lump sum payout or annual payments, while Lotto and Vikinglotto prizes are paid out as lump sums only.

How are the Proceeds of Finnish Lotteries Spent?

Veikkaus distributes 27% of its proceeds to good causes across Finland.