Fancy a flutter? Right here stands Toto-Lotto Niedersachsen GmbH. It is more than just Toto and Lotto. This is the headquarters of lottery fun for Lower Saxony.
Toto-Lotto Niedersachsen GmbH has been based in Hanover since 1964. Before that, it was located on Maschstraße. In 1993, the company finally merged at this location. It combined two companies into one powerful entity.
Toto-Lotto Niedersachsen GmbH isn’t just about games. It’s a member of both national and international lottery associations. It is part of the Deutscher Lotto- und Totoblock. This block includes all 16 German state lottery companies. Internationally, it is part of European Lotteries (EL) and the World Lottery Association (WLA).
But what does Toto-Lotto Niedersachsen GmbH actually do? Its goal is to offer safe and fair gambling to citizens. It aims to protect against gambling addiction. The company also wants to prevent criminal influence on the lottery market. It ensures youth protection. Consumer protection is important too. This follows the State Treaty on Gambling.
A large portion of Toto-Lotto Niedersachsen GmbH’s earnings goes to good causes. The funds support sports and welfare. Art, culture, and environmental protection benefit too. In 2015, Toto-Lotto Niedersachsen paid 289.9 million euros in taxes. These taxes included lottery and sports betting taxes.
What games does Toto-Lotto Niedersachsen GmbH offer? There is Lotto 6 aus 49, Spiel 77, and Super 6. You can also play Eurojackpot and Glücksspirale. Don’t forget scratch cards and Oddset. Toto 6 aus 45 and Toto 13er result bets are available. Keno, plus 5, Bingo, and NKL round out the offerings.
Toto-Lotto Niedersachsen GmbH has a rich history. In 1949, it started as a sports self-help organization. Karl Laue founded the Lower Saxony Football Association after World War II. He wanted a betting game to support soccer. So, the “Niedersächsische Fußball-Toto Gesellschaft” was born.
From 1949 to 1975, you could win houses. Beside money, a house was also an option to win. But there was a scandal in 1955. It involved money, power, and corruption. Despite this, Karl Laue remained untainted.
In 1956, the Niedersächsische Zahlenlotto GmbH was founded. The state of Lower Saxony became a partner. Lotto 6 out 49 started on June 10, 1956.
Toto-Lotto Niedersachsen GmbH supports local sports. It sponsors the EWE Baskets Oldenburg. They also support the Lüneburger SK Hansa.
In 2014, Toto-Lotto Niedersachsen GmbH had stakes of 673.2 million euros. It paid out 323.7 million euros in winnings. In 2018, the turnover was 766.9 million euros.
So next time you pass by Toto-Lotto Niedersachsen GmbH remember its history. It is a company deeply rooted in Lower Saxony. It supports the community. It provides entertainment responsibly.