Turkey’s record 1.1 bn‑lira lottery jackpot won in Adana

On 8 June 2026, the Turkish Milli Piyango’s “Çılgın Sayısal Loto” draw produced a record‑breaking prize of 1,110,362,664 TL. A single ticket purchased at a lottery retailer in Yüreğir, Adana matched all six numbers and secured the entire jackpot.

Turkish law deducts a 20 % tax on lottery winnings, amounting to roughly 222 million TL, leaving the winner with a net prize of about 888 million TL. The retailer’s owner expressed pride in having facilitated the win, while local residents and staff commented on the excitement generated by the historic payout.