Lotteria Italia FAQ

What is Lotteria Italia?

Lotteria Italia, formerly known as the New Year's Lottery, is a well-known traditional Italian lottery/raffle. Launched during the interwar period in the last century, it has been associated with successful television shows since 1957, which have helped to grow and maintain its popularity. The first show to feature it was Canzonissima, which ran for almost twenty years from 1957 to 1974, with an interruption between 1963 and 1967.

When are Lotteria Italia drawings held?

Every year, on January 6th, the day of the Epiphany, the tickets with the winning numbers for the main prizes are drawn and announced during the television broadcast associated with the lottery. For recent years, including 2025-26, Lotteria Italia has been combined with the Rai 1 television program 'Affari tuoi'.

How much does it cost to participate in Lotteria Italia?

For the 2025-26 edition, a Lotteria Italia ticket costs €5 and can be purchased both online and at authorized sales points.

What is the minimum age to participate in this lottery?

As with every lottery held in Italy, to participate in Lotteria Italia you must be 18 or older.

What are the prizes in Lotteria Italia?

The grand prize is €5 million. The amounts of the other main prizes and lower-tier prizes may vary. In the January 6, 2025, draw, the second prize was €2.5 million, the third prize was €2 million, the fourth prize was €1.5 million, and the fifth prize was €1 million.

Many other lower-tier prizes are also awarded, with amounts determined on the day of the drawing. Additionally, daily prizes are awarded during the television broadcast associated with Lotteria Italia, which can be worth €10,000 or €20,000 (see the How to Play page for more details).

Where can you check if you've won a Lotteria Italia prize?

The winning ticket series and numbers are announced during the television broadcast of Lotteria Italia on January 6th of each year. The winning ticket series and numbers can also be checked on this site, in major newspapers, and on the official lottery websites.

How do you claim Lotteria Italia prizes?

To claim a prize, you must present the original winning ticket - intact - to:

• The National Lotteries Prizes Office, Viale del Campo Boario, 56/D - 00154 Rome;
• A branch of Banca Intesa Sanpaolo, which collects the ticket and forwards it to the Prizes office in Rome.

In both cases, the player must be issued a receipt for the ticket delivery. Visit the page dedicated to collecting your Lotteria Italia winnings for more information.

How long will it take to receive my prize?

Prize payments are usually processed within 45 days of the prize being claimed.

How long are Lotteria Italia tickets valid for?

Prizes for all draws can only be claimed within 180 days of the publication of the official Lotteria Italia bulletin. After this deadline, prizes can no longer be claimed.

What happens if I lose my Lotteria Italia ticket?

If you lose your Lotteria Italia ticket, even if it's a winning one, you sadly won’t be entitled to claim your prize anymore. You must be in possession of an original, winning ticket, and it must be in legible condition.