A Romanian lottery player won the Joker jackpot of 3,565,252.21 lei (approximately €725,000) in the June 14th, 2026 draw. The winning ticket, purchased online through the Romanian Lottery platform, cost just 10.50 lei. This marks the second Category I jackpot win in Joker this year. A substantial portion of the winnings will be withheld by the state as tax. The exact amount of the tax has not been disclosed, but is expected to be significant. The Romanian Lottery confirmed the win and will provide further details as they become available. This win highlights the potential for large payouts, but also the tax implications for lottery winners in Romania.
