Lottery Games restricted to over-18s from next week

Austrian Lotteries raises age limit for Lotto, scratch-off tickets etc. as of Monday, July 10, 2023

In future, playing the lottery, EuroMillions, etc., and buying lottery and scratch-off tickets will only be permitted to anyone aged 18 or over. This is a voluntary self-restriction and identifies Austrian Lotteries as a socio-politically responsible licensee for lottery games in Austria.

The retail outlets are contractually obligated – as they have been in the past – to adhere to the age limit when selling lottery games and to carry out an ID check if necessary. 

With this increase in the age limit, Austrian Lotteries is optimising its protection of minors and setting another milestone with regard to Responsible Gaming. This is in line with changes made to the Class Lottery as well as to win2day. As of midnight on July 10, participation in all Austrian Lotteries games will only be permitted to persons aged 18 and over.