The Austrian Lotteries is an internationally recognized gambling enterprise governed by the notions of responsibility, innovation and partnership. Interested adults are offered a wide range of high-quality games – “Gambling with responsibility” is one of the company principles. Since 2009, the company has been certified according to the standards for “Responsible Gaming” of the European Lotteries and Toto Association, and in 2010 the Austrian Lotteries achieved the highest level of certification (Level-4 Certification) according to the “Responsible Gaming Framework” of the World Lottery Association.

The most popular and presumably the most attractive game is the “6 out of 45″ lottery, which has existed since September 1986 and is thus celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Under the widely known slogan “Everything is possible”, the formula for “6 out of 45″ is adapted exactly to the gaming habits of the Austrians: there is a small number of top prizes, a respectable number of moderate prizes and numerous small prizes.

Since autumn last year, the “6 out of 45″ lottery has had a new get up, which has led to a number of product improvements for the participants. These include EUR 1 million guaranteed prize money for the top level, two additional prize levels and the chance to win with the bonus number alone. These changes were made possible by means of a higher payout percentage and an increase to EUR 1.10 per line. Of course, the most important change to this game – since the introduction of the second weekly draw in 1997 – has left the character unchanged; nevertheless, it means an increase in both the chance of winning and the amount of the payout for six right numbers. There is no doubt that the chance of becoming a millionaire by having the only line of six right numbers in the draw encourages hundreds of thousands of Austrians to place their bets every week in “6 out of 45″.

On the topic of profits, the present commemorative block can without doubt be regarded as extremely attractive in two respects. Firstly, it is an attractive stamp that fits perfectly into this years balanced stamp issue programme. Secondly, and this is a philatelic premier, the allonge above the block contains a voucher for a free “6 out of 45″ line and hence the chance to win EUR 1 million. Use this opportunity, for as you know, “Everything is possible”.

Source: Austria Post 

published August 30th, 2011