Joker (Greece) Lottery Results & Winning Numbers
Latest Joker Winning Numbers & Jackpots
| Joker Draw Date | Winning numbers | Jackpot |
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Thursday May 16, 2024 |
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EUR 1 Million
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Tuesday May 14, 2024 |
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EUR 1 Million
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Sunday May 12, 2024 |
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EUR 1 Million
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Thursday May 09, 2024 |
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EUR 1 Million
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Tuesday May 07, 2024 |
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EUR 1 Million
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Saturday May 04, 2024 |
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Wednesday May 01, 2024 |
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Tuesday Apr 30, 2024 |
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EUR 3.8 Million
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Sunday Apr 28, 2024 |
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EUR 3.8 Million
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Thursday Apr 25, 2024 |
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EUR 3.8 Million
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Joker Hot & Cold Numbers
- 06
- 10
- 19
- 31
- 39
- 15
- 01
- 04
- 05
- 13
- 34
- 09
Joker Biggest Jackpots
* Based on data we have since 2016-01-03
| Jackpot | Draw Date | Winning numbers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
EUR 11.8 Million
| Thursday, Aug 25, 2022 |
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| 2 |
EUR 9 Million
| Tuesday, Mar 14, 2023 |
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| 3 |
EUR 8.89 Million
| Sunday, Aug 21, 2022 |
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| 4 |
EUR 8.89 Million
| Tuesday, Aug 23, 2022 |
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| 5 |
EUR 8.7 Million
| Sunday, Dec 11, 2022 |
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| 6 |
EUR 8.5 Million
| Thursday, Feb 24, 2022 |
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| 7 |
EUR 7.78 Million
| Thursday, Mar 09, 2023 |
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| 8 |
EUR 7.78 Million
| Sunday, Mar 12, 2023 |
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| 9 |
EUR 7.6 Million
| Thursday, Dec 08, 2022 |
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| 10 |
EUR 7.5 Million
| Thursday, Aug 18, 2022 |
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Joker Quick Pick Numbers
- 14
Hours - 53
Mins - 3
Sec
Joker Prizes and Odds
Some lotteries remain unchanged for decades, while others undergo serious updates sooner or later. This is what happened to Joker, a great Greek lottery with more than 30 years of history. The changes made to the game increased the odds of winning and made it even more tempting with higher payouts.
| Match | Prizes | Odds % |
|---|---|---|
| 5 + Joker | Jackpot* | 1 in 24,435,180 or 0.0000041% |
| 5 | €100,000** | 1 in 1,286,062 or 0.000078% |
| 4 + Joker | €2,500 | 1 in 122,176 or 0.00082% |
| 4 | €50 | 1 in 6,430 or 0.016% |
| 3 + Joker | €50 | 1 in 3,133 or 0.032% |
| 3 | €2 | 1 in 15 |
| 2 + Joker | €2 | 1 in 7 |
| 1 + Joker | €1.50 | 1 in 53 |
*Pari-mutuel amount shared equally among all top prize winners.
**This prize tier has a payout limit of €2,000,000. If there are more than 20 winners, we divide this limit into equal shares among them.
Joker PROTO Game
Joker’s prizes can’t be multiplied in Greece, but you can try to win extra prizes within one play by adding the PROTO game. The game automatically draws a seven-digit number, and your task is to match between 7 and 2 numbers. The awards may be substantial, so check out our table for the payouts.
| Prize Category | Conditions | Amounts |
|---|---|---|
| Jackpot (prize category 1) | All the 7 numbers are matched in any order | Jackpot |
| Prize category 2 | 6 first or 6 last numbers must be matched in strict order | €25,000 |
| Prize category 3 | 5 first or 5 last digits must be drawn consecutively | €2,500 |
| Prize category 4 | 4 first or 4 last numbers must be guessed in exact order | €250 |
| Prize category 5 | 3 first or 3 last digits must be drawn in exact order | €25 |
| Prize category 6 | 2 first or 2 last must match the exact order | €2 |
Joker System Plays
Joker players can choose System plays. In this case, you can try more complicated lottery combinations to increase your winning chances. Note that you must pay more for your entry. Therefore, consider your budget when planning your lottery strategy and determining the number of lotto tickets to purchase.
Joker Drawing Schedule
Joker is a delight for devoted players, as they can participate three times a week. This frequent schedule enables them to experiment with different approaches to picking lottery numbers without risking falling into a gambling addiction.
| Tuesday | Thursday | Sunday | |
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| Draw Time | 10:00 p.m. (Eastern European Time) | 10:00 p.m. (Eastern European Time) | 10:00 p.m. (Eastern European Time) |
| Sales Stop | 09:30 p.m. (Eastern European Time) | 09:30 p.m. (Eastern European Time) | 09:30 p.m. (Eastern European Time) |
The Biggest Joker Winners and Jackpots
There is not much information about the Joker’s top-prize winners after the renewal of the game. However, the previous version of the lottery can boast at least four jackpots within 2023, where the biggest payout reached almost €5 million.
However, Greece lacks inspiring winning stories due to the Hellenic Data Protection Authority’s requirement to withhold any player information until they consent to disclosure. However, to satisfy your curiosity, you can read stories about famous lottery winners.
Joker Rules in Greece
Joker became the fourth lottery game in Greece offered by OPAP, which is the sole state-owned lottery provider with exclusive rights to organize lotteries and regulate gambling across the country. On December 6, 1990, OPAP introduced the game, just a day after the introduction of Lotto, another popular Greek lottery. The game stayed unaltered until 2024 when significant modifications took place. Today, the following rules are relevant:
- You can enter the game only if you are 18 or older.
- The game’s structure remained unchanged. The players still pick five main balls between 1 and 45, as well as at least one Joker number between 1 and 20. They can do it on their own or via Quick Pick.
- The jackpot depends on the prize fund and has no cap, and the second-tier prize is fixed.
- The game is played three times a week, twice on weekdays, and once on weekends.
- You can also include System play and PROTO game in your playslip to further enhance your gambling experience.
- Joker is available in Greece and in Cyprus, where it was introduced in 1997.
If you prefer paper tickets, visit any OPAP retail location and take a few simple steps:
- Pick five numbers between 1 and 45, and choose a Joker number from a 20-ball grid.
- Complete the number of panels required on your game slip.
- Add the PROTO Game if you like.
- If you want to try a System play, mark the appropriate box.
- Define the number of consecutive draws and indicate your preference.
- Pay for your entry, take your printed ticket, and keep it as close as possible.
If you want to play the lottery online, create an account on the official OPAP website and follow these instructions:
- Sign in to your player’s account.
- Click on Create Slip and complete the panel. Quick Pick is also available, so rely on it if necessary.
- If you want to add a panel, click on Select Numbers.
- Switch to System Plays if you like.
- Pay for your entry on the Payment page, then wait for the most interesting things to come.
Although playing online often opens up access to players from other countries, this is not the case in Greece. Bets are only available in this territory. So, if you are out there, try other ways to expand your gaming experience on trusted online lottery sites.
Waiting for the Joker’s results is also suspenseful, but you can save yourself from a heart attack by using any method from the list below:
- stay on the OPAP official website and follow the results right there;
- subscribe to the official YouTube channel to watch the Joker live draws;
- visit any OPAP retail location to learn the latest news;
- visit the OPAP social media pages on Facebook or Twitter for regular updates on the results;
- download the OPAP official mobile app to receive appropriate notifications.
Additionally, we have designed our Joker Greece results page. Stay tuned with us for the most current news and useful lottery statistics.
Greece Joker Payout and Taxes
Winning Joker in Greece is a great event, provided that the upper-tier prizes are considerable. If you are among those lucky guys, you have 90 days or three months to get a hold of your money. We believe you will be on time with it, as the claiming process is a piece of cake.
| Amount | How to Claim My Joker Prize in Greece |
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| Up to €100.000 | These amounts can be redeemed at any OPAP point of sale. If you happen to pass by an OPAP S.A.’s office in Thessaloniki or Athens, feel free to claim your award there. |
| €100.000 and over | Large payouts can be claimed at the OPAP S.A.’s offices in Athens only, as they have enough opportunities to verify the player’s identity. In addition, you can ask an authorized lawyer to represent your interests at the claiming point. If a winner can’t reach the location for some reason, they may delegate authority to claim the prize to a lawyer. |
Please note that lottery winners do pay taxes in Greece! Greece has established a progressive tax scale, which applies to the prizes won in the game of chance. So, here are the withholdings, depending on the amount you managed to reach:
- up to 100€ – no taxes;
- from 100,01€ to 200€ – 2,5%;
- from 200,01€ to 500€ – 5,0%;
- from 500,01€ to 2.500€ – 10,0%;
- over 2.500€ – 20,0%.
Additionally, you pay the tax on each prize separately. For instance, if you win twice consecutively, we will tax both awards separately without summation.
Things to Know About Joker in Greece
- A Joker ticket costs €1 per panel. Naturally, the stakes are higher if you add a PROTO game or prefer to play Systems.
- A separate ticket will print if you add a PROTO play to your entry.
- You have the option to establish a jackpot threshold that triggers the submission of your slip. The threshold can equal €1 million, €2 million, €3 million, €4 million, or €5 million.
- OPAP provides monthly packs of draws for Joker, making entry much easier. You can purchase a monthly set for 1, 2, 3, 6, 12, or 24 months.
FAQs Joker
You can try to hit the jackpot of the most famous Greek lottery on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday.
The moment with the greatest suspense is 10:00 p.m. EET.
Since the lottery allows for anonymity after a win, no information about the new Joker winners is available.
Greece is home to both in-store and online players, so anyone could have sold the winning Joker ticket there.
OPAP official points of sale are good for those who prefer traditional entries and paper tickets. Additionally, online bets and the OPAP mobile app work for your entries.
Devoted gamblers enjoy live draws on the OPAP YouTube channel.
The sales stop at 09:30 p.m. EET on drawing dates. If you fall behind, just purchase a ticket for the next draw after 10:15 p.m. EET, or buy a monthly pack and set your gambling flow.
