Lottery FAQ

What is the Austrian Class Lottery?

The Austrian Class Lottery is a state-guaranteed prize winning game and offers the highest chances of winning amongst all games of chance throughout Austria. Out of 250,000 tickets 248,196 prizes are to be won.

How does the Class Lottery work?

The Austrian Class Lottery is played in six game sections, the so-called classes, over half a year. So there are two Class Lotteries in one year.
You can win again every week. Each ticket has numerous chances of winning the Euro-million. You decide about your charges yourself, because apart from whole tickets you can also buy half tickets and tenths of a ticket. It is very important and advantageous to play throughout the complete lottery, as the highest number of prizes and the highest winning amounts are drawn in the 6th class.

How long does a lottery take?

A lottery takes half a year, i.e. six classes. Each class takes exactly four weeks.

What are classes?

Each lottery is divided into six classes. The winning amount and the number of wins increase from one class to the other. Most and highest prizes are drawn in the 6th class. There are 5 draws per class.

How can I participate in the next lottery?

According to the official rules of the game we offer our regular customers the opportunity to continue playing the same tickets in the next lottery.

What does „guaranteed by the state“ mean?

Unlike with other games of chance, there is a prize schedule in the Austrian Class Lottery, in which the number and the amount of the wins are fixed in advance. So the Austrian Class Lottery is the only game of chance in Austria in which the prizes are guaranteed in advance.

What does a lottery ticket cost?

A whole ticket (1/1) costs EUR 150.00 per class 
Half a ticket (1/2) costs EUR 75.00 per class
One tenth of a ticket (1/10) costs EUR 15.00 per class

Please note that if the lottery has started already, you must still pay for those classes that have already been played.

How can I order a ticket?

There are many different ways to order a ticket of the Class Lottery via the Hohe Brücke. Here you can see all options in an overview:
- Online
    Go to the online order form of the Hohe Brücke here
- By phone
    Between 08:00 and 16:00, please call   +43 (0)1 533 26 56
- Per fax
    Fax number: +43 (0)1 533 26 50
- In the offices
    In Vienna, Linz or Salzburg – our office hours
- Per order form
    Please fill in the order form now and send it by mail.

Can I change lottery tickets?

You can change your lottery tickets always at the beginning of a lottery.

Can I change lottery tickets during a Class Lottery?

You can change your lottery tickets also during a Class Lottery, but please keep in mind that you still have to pay for those classes that have been played already.

What is a ticket certificate?

A ticket certificate confirms that you bought a lottery ticket with a specific ticket number. The confirmation of your ticket number is as valid as the original ticket.

How many tickets are there?

In total there are 250,000 tickets per Class Lotterey. Within the six months game more than 248,000 prizes are to be won.

How can I pay a lottery ticket?

There are many ways to pay for your lottery ticket, please find the list of all options below:
Payment slip

• In our offices in Vienna, Linz or Salzburg – here you’ll find our office hours
• Our direct withdrawal access: We provide this form free of charge.
• Cash in a registered letter
• Credit cards: Visa, Eurocard, Diners Club
• Online via the Hohe Brücke – online account

How often must I pay?

If you like to play throughout the complete lottery - which would be very advisable – the lottery ticket has to payed 6 times.

What is the latest day of payment?

Your lottery ticket or your ticket combination must be payed on the day before the first drawing day of each class, at the latest. In case you use money transfer or payment slip the mail or bank stamp is the deciding factor.

Does the ticket participate in the draw, even if it is not payed?

Yes, every ticket participates in the draws. However, if you have not payed for it or if you payed too late, you are not entitled to the prize.

How are the chances of winning a prize and how can I optimize them?

You can further increase the already fantastic chances of winning of the Austrian Class Lottery by using the options of a so-called Combi Pame: Instead of participating with one, you play with two or several ticket numbers. The figures below show you how your chances of winning can be optimized:

• 71.75% winning chance with 1 ticket number
• 97.74% winning chance with 3 ticket numbers
• 99.95% winning chance with 6 ticket numbers
• 99.99% winning chance with 10 ticket numbers

How do I get to know the results of a draw?

The best source for information is our website. Please enter your ticket number in the button Drawing Results on the left upper side and have your ticket verified automatically.
You can also use the SMS-Winner-Service of the Hohe Brücke, and then you are immediately informed after the draw.
In addition you are immediately notified about your prize in writing. A winning list is published at the end of each class and sent to all mail-order customers. This list can also be purchased at the Hohe Brücke (EUR 0.10 per list for the 1st - 5th class. and EUR 0.30 for the 6th class). The list can also be viewed in the Hohe Brücke office. Of course, you can also give us a call under +43 (0)1 533 26 56 and ask if you have won a prize.

Can I be present at the draws?

Of course you can attend a draw. All draws of the Austrian Class Lottery are held in public and under supervision of a notary. They take place at the "Österreichische Lotterien”, 1030 Vienna, Rennweg 44, always at 08:00. In case you are interested in attending a draw please phone +43 (0)1 790700 and ask for the Class Lottery division.

What must I do, if I don’t wan't to participate anymore?

The participation in the game of chance of the Class Lottery can be terminated at any time. Please return the ticket certificate (the ticket) of the respective class or inform us of your cancellation in writing or by phone.

When are the prizes payed out?

Prizes are payed out from the second working day following the corresponding draw.