Czech Republic

Sportka — how prizes are taxed

Czech lottery winnings above 1,000,000 Kč are subject to 15% withholding tax.

Czechia: the rules

Since 1 January 2024, any single lottery or raffle win above CZK 50,000 is subject to 15% withholding tax (previously the exemption was CZK 1 million). Wins of CZK 50,000 or less per ticket are exempt; for betting and casino games the CZK 50,000 limit applies to annual net winnings per game type instead.

Regulator: Ministry of Finance of the Czech Republicofficial site

Full country guide: every Czechia game, ranked, with tax rules. For a cross-border view, see lottery tax in every country and the after-tax prize calculator.

This page is general information, not tax advice. Rules change and personal circumstances matter — for a significant win, pay a local professional before you claim.

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Last verified: 2026-08-29