SuperEna Lotto
What is SuperEnaLotto?
SuperEnaLotto is a popular lottery game originating from Italy. It is played by millions of people each week and there have been some enormous record-breaking jackpot prizes.
How did it originate?
The SuperEnaLotto game is originally an Italian lottery that has been around since the 3rd of December 1997. The SuperEnaLotto jackpots are some of the biggest in the world. Previously known as “Enalotto”, it existed since the 1950’s. In the year 1997, the game’s name was modified to “SuperEnaLotto”. The game continues to produce record-breaking proportions because there is no cap as to how big the jackpot can get!
A few changes were made to the game at the end of January 2016 to generate more excitement. A new prize tier was introduced for players who match two main numbers online. The amount of money allocated to the prize fund from ticket sales increased to 60% in order to help jackpots grow more quickly. It was a new way for players to win instant prizes.
How big is it today?
The SuperEnaLotto is one of the biggest and most popular lotteries in Europe. Being an Italian lottery by origin, it is the favourite in Italy. That doesn’t mean that non-Italians cannot play, though. Because of modern technology and the advancements of the internet, lottery players online from all around the world can purchase tickets for this massive jackpot. So I guess we’ve answered the question: “How big is it?” It’s big. Very big.
Who can play SuperEnaLotto?
Because of the convenience of the internet, anyone from anywhere in the world can play this lottery by using an online ticket service. You are charged a fee that accounts for the administration, and purchase of the ticket in Italy on your behalf.
When can I play SuperEnaLotto?
Draws for SuperEnaLotto are held every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 8pm. If a SuperEnaLotto game fall on a public holiday, the draw date will then be moved to the next possible day. You can enter these draws any time or day before the draw date. Remember that the cut-off time is a few hours before the draw, so make sure to get your tickets in on time.
SuperEnaLotto Prize Structure
Players have the opportunity to win big prizes in this game. Players must pick six numbers from a pool of 90. Jolly numbers are drawn from the same pool. Here is the prize structure breakdown for the SuperEnaLotto:
Match 6 main numbers – win the jackpot
Match 6 main numbers and Superstar – win SuperEnaLotto jackpot plus €2 million.
Match 5 main numbers and Jolly and Superstar – win second-tier SuperEnaLotto prize plus €1 million.
Match 5 main numbers and Superstar – win 25x the SuperEnaLotto Match 5 prize
Match 4 main numbers and Superstar – win 100x the SuperEnalotto Match 4 prize.
Match 3 main numbers and Superstar – 100x the SuperEnalotto Match 3 prize
Match 2 main numbers and Superstar – win €100
Match 1 main number and Superstar – win €10
Match Superstar only – win €5
The Biggest Wins
The SuperEnaLotto is well known for its enormous jackpots.
Distribution of Revenue
SuperEnalotto is a pari-mutuel lottery. The prize fund is able to pay winners up to 60% of money generated from ticket sales. Each prize division receives a percentage share of the fund which is shared equally amongst all winners in that given tier. An estimated €27 billion is made from ticket sales every year.
In terms of profit generated, the money is divided as follows:
- 50% goes to Italian government. (Distributed across different departments such as Olympic committee and treasury)
- 38% goes towards winning pay-outs
- 8% is given to retailers
- 5% is given to lottery operators
How to play SuperEnaLotto
In order to play SuperEnaLotto successfully, a player has to choose 6 numbers between 1 and 90 for each entry. The six main numbers and ‘Jolly’ number are selected at random on draw nights. The ‘Jolly’ number is similar to a bonus ball. It helps you win bigger prizes when matched alongside five main numbers.
If no player wins the jackpot prize, the value is added to the jackpot fund and the draw for the next prize will be even bigger.
Winners Page
The SuperEnaLotto has created some pretty big winners over the years. Here are the game’s top five biggest jackpots of all time:
30th October 2010 – €177.7 million
This jackpot was won by a syndicate of 70 players in Milan.
22nd of August 2009 – €147.8 million
Ugo Verni won this amount in Bagnone, Tuscany.
9th of February 2010 – €139 million
Romagna and Pistoria in Tuscany.
23rd October 2008 – €100.7 million
Winning ticket bought in Catania, Sicily.
19th of May 2012 – €94.8 million
Ticket bought in Catania, Sicily.
Keep an eye out for SuperEnaLotto scams
You always need to stay vigilant online. Fraudsters are everywhere and they are constantly devising new ways to trick people into thinking they have won a huge prize. The formats of the scams vary but the aim is always the same – they are trying to get money out of you. They usually ask you for a ‘processing fee’ or ‘taxes’.
Always bear in mind that it is impossible for you to win a prize if you haven’t entered a lottery game or competition. No legitimate lotteries offer prizes based on randomly chosen emails or phone numbers. A legitimate lottery will also never ask you for a cent if you are the winner.
If you receive an email that claims you are a winner for something you know you haven’t entered, delete it! Do not click on any links, no matter how tempting. Don’t give away any personal information. If you have responded by accident, break off contact with the sender as soon as they respond to you. You can also report it to the police.
Another obvious giveaway is that the letters have bad grammar and spelling, and are on poor quality paper. They demand confidentiality to avoid detection by the police.
Fraudsters even have the audacity to call you. A ‘lottery official’ calls the victim to tell them the ‘good news’. They will try to extract a processing payment and/or bank details while the victim is still high on their life-changing news.
Social media is also an avenue which they make use of to target victims. They use Facebook to send direct messages to targets. Try your best not to disclose any personal information, ever!
Stay safe out there.