Enigmatic millions: who is behind the 88 million euros?

Enigmatic millions: who is behind the 88 million euros?

On February 28, 2025 there is an excitement in Hesse, because the search for the winner of almost 88 million euros in the Eurojackpot goes into the next round. According to Fuldaer Zeitung on February 25, a person contacted Lotto Hessen to claim the high profit. However, one decisive obstacle remains: the original receipt of the ticket is missing and thus prevents the final confirmation.

The promising ticket was given anonymously and without a customer card shortly before the closure deadline in North Hesse. The Eurojackpot education, in which this enormous amount was achieved, took place on February 11, 2025. The jackpot of exactly 87,949,627.70 euros is the second highest lottery gin that has ever been achieved in Hesse.

The highest profits in Hesse

according to report by Hessenschau is the highest profit in the country's history at 90 million euros. This was won by a man from the Rhine-Main area in May 2021. For comparison: The third highest profit generated around 84.8 million euros in July 2016 and also came from northern Hesse.

In the meantime, Lotto Hessen has provided consultants to support winners in financial and tax issues. It should be noted that lottery winnings in Germany are tax -free, since a lottery tax has already been paid when filling out the ticket.

Important information for winners

The advice also affects the comparison of offers from various financial institutions. In rural areas, the opening of a new account at another bank can be useful to protect discretion if determined winners do not want to report in their home community. The regulation also states that profits can be claimed for up to three years.

The claim that some lottery tickets have been forgotten or laid is not unusual. In such cases, it is crucial to submit them in good time in order to assert the profit. Further information on the risks of gambling is also available at Lotto Hessen.