Romanian lottery jackpot soars to €6.23 million as Loto 6/49 draw takes place today
A record €6.23 million jackpot is on the line today as Romania’s Loteria Română conducts the mid-June draw for Loto 6/49, the country’s flagship lottery game. The prize, already the largest of the year, has accumulated through weeks of unclaimed wins, pushing the rollover total to its current level. The draw, scheduled for Thursday, 18 June 2026, will also feature concurrent games including Noroc, Joker, Noroc Plus, Loto 5/40, and Super Noroc, according to the official announcement posted this morning .
Loteria Română confirmed that the €6.23 million jackpot for Loto 6/49 is the highest single-game prize available in Romania this week, surpassing the €1.37 million already rolled over in the Noroc game. In addition, the authority announced a supplementary top-up of 300,000 lei (approximately €61,000) to the first-category prize pool of Joker, triggered by a first-category win on Sunday, 14 June 2026 .
The surge in jackpot size comes amid a broader trend of rising participation in national lottery games across Europe, with operators reporting increased ticket sales during summer months. Romania’s lottery regulator has not released updated participation figures for June, but historical data from previous years indicate that draws with jackpots exceeding €5 million typically attract over 1.5 million entries nationwide.
Loteria Română reminded players that all draws are broadcast live on its official television channel and digital platforms, with results published immediately after the drawing ceremony concludes. The authority also cautioned participants to verify their tickets carefully, as unclaimed prizes must be redeemed within 90 days of the draw date.
With the draw taking place this afternoon, anticipation is building among players across the country, many of whom are pooling resources in workplace syndicates or family groups. The €6.23 million prize represents a life-changing opportunity for the eventual winner, offering financial security and the chance to invest in education, housing, or small business ventures.
As the nation watches, the outcome of today’s Loto 6/49 draw will be closely followed by media outlets and lottery enthusiasts alike, with the results expected to be widely reported within hours of the official announcement.