No one matched the winning numbers (02-16-38-67-70-84 and Jolly Number 04) in the August 20, 2009 Italian Superenalotto draw, so the next Jackpot on Saturday, August 22nd has jumped to a staggering EU 146.9 Million (US$210 million)- another new and historic record for Italy's most popular game.

This enormous jackpot is the highest amount ever offered in Italian history. The previous record was set in October of 2008 when a slip in Catania collected 100,765,193 euros.

The Italian game has had the highest pot in Europe for several months now. Because the SuperEnalotto pot has reached such incredible amounts in the past weeks, both locals and tourists from neighboring countries (and even further away!) have been swarming to ticket outlets to try their luck at winning the biggest prize payout Europe has seen in years.

Not only have betting stations near Italy's northern borders been swamped by Swiss, French and Austrian hopefuls, but in the past weeks special flights have been chartered in Germany to bring people to Italy for a just a few hours to place a bet and have a meal.

Italians have been trying for months to guess the game's winning combination and this has driven the pot to an all-time high for Europe. At present, it is also the biggest jackpot in the world, with USA Mega Millions at second place with US$207 million..

The advantage of the Italian game over American lotteries however is that SuperEnalotto pays out the full prize almost immediately, while US lotteries give winners the pot in long-term instalments or pays a single, reduced prize.

Italian Superenalotto winners also receive interest on their winnings from the time they redeem their slips to when they receive full payment, which usually takes two months. 

Furthermore, SuperEnalotto winners can, and usually do, remain anonymous.

In order to win at SuperEnalotto, betters must choose the correct six numbers drawn from one to 90. The last time there was a winner was on January 31 and since then over 2.5 billion bets have been placed, translating into a total exceeding two billion euros.

There is also a 5+1 win, in which a seventh bonus number is drawn and can be added to any five of the original six-number combination. SuperEnalotto also pays out lower division prizes for five, four and three correct guesses.

SuperEnalotto, which made its debut in December 1997, has been a boon for Italy's state coffers which receive 49.5% of all bets made, far more than other national betting games which pay the Treasury between 20% and 25%. Draws are held three times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

To enter the next Italian Superenalotto draw NOW from anywhere in the world, visit http://osalottos.com.