Euro Lottery
- EuroMillions
A LUCKY Brit has kicked the year off to an unbelievable start and scooped a whopping £39million Euromillions jackpot. The winner has now come forward and claimed their prize - beating the odds of. The Euromillions lottery is played across nine European countries. These are Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. The Euro millions lottery draws and the game offers a minimum guaranteed Euromillions jackpot of €17 million.
EuroMillions was launched in 2004 as Europe’s first multi-national lottery and quickly became popular with players across the continent. Originally played in Spain, France and the UK, there are now a total of nine European countries which participate in the EuroMillions lottery draws, which take place each Tuesday and Friday night. The jackpot has a minimum value of €17 million (approximately ₹151 Crore), but it can roll over and increase in value to a cap of €210 million (₹1,870 Crore).
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How to Play EuroMillions
Players must choose five main numbers between 1 and 50 and two Lucky Star numbers between 1 and 12. There are 13 prize tiers in total, with prizes awarded for matching two or more main numbers. The jackpot is won if anyone matches all five main numbers plus both Lucky Stars. The overall odds of winning a EuroMillions prize are 1 in 13.
Players purchasing tickets in the UK are automatically entered into the UK Millionaire Maker game, which is played alongside each EuroMillions draw. UK EuroMillions players receive one unique code – consisting of four letters and five numbers - for each line of numbers purchased. After the main draw has taken place, a raffle code is randomly selected and the player whose ticket matches the code drawn wins £1 million (over ₹9.5 Crore).
Superdraws are held a few times throughout the year and jackpots can go up to €210 million (₹1,870 Crore). A special raffle called European Millionaire Maker is held from time to time, guaranteeing that a set number of players will become millionaires on the night when they match the special codes on their tickets to the ones drawn.
How to Play EuroMillions From India
Players from India can now take part in EuroMillions by playing online. Visit the How to Play page for more information on playing EuroMillions from India.
The table below displays the different prizes that are available in this lottery, the odds of winning each prize, what percentage of the prize fund is allocated to that particular prize level, as well as the prize values and winners from the most recent draw:
EuroMillions Prizes & Odds of Winning
| Prize | Lowest Ever win in € | Lowest Ever win in ₹ | Highest Ever Prize Amount | Highest Ever Prize in ₹ | Average Prize Amount Per Draw | Average Prize Amount Per Draw in ₹ | Odds of Winning | % Prize Fund |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 5 and 2 Stars | €17,000,000.00 | ₹1.49 Billion | €200,000,000.00 | ₹17.53 Billion | €60,797,341.28 | ₹5.33 Billion | 1 in 139,838,160 | 50% |
| Match 5 and 1 Star | €64,840.10 | ₹5.68 Million | €5,684,144.40 | ₹498.08 Million | €427,549.25 | ₹37.46 Million | 1 in 6,991,908 | 2.61% |
| Match 5 | €7,000.00 | ₹613,386.20 | €969,918.10 | ₹84.99 Million | €58,087.03 | ₹5.09 Million | 1 in 3,107,515 | 0.61% |
| Match 4 and 2 Stars | €309.80 | ₹27,146.72 | €10,093.30 | ₹884,441.56 | €3,034.04 | ₹265,862.98 | 1 in 621,503 | 0.19% |
| Match 4 and 1 Star | €59.00 | ₹5,169.97 | €266.30 | ₹23,334.96 | €159.82 | ₹14,004.88 | 1 in 31,075 | 0.35% |
| Match 3 and 2 Stars | €23.10 | ₹2,024.17 | €179.30 | ₹15,711.45 | €98.34 | ₹8,616.94 | 1 in 14,125 | 0.37% |
| Match 4 | €21.50 | ₹1,883.97 | €91.90 | ₹8,052.88 | €55.20 | ₹4,837.17 | 1 in 13,811 | 0.26% |
| Match 2 and 2 Stars | €8.40 | ₹736.06 | €31.10 | ₹2,725.19 | €18.51 | ₹1,621.76 | 1 in 985 | 1.3% |
| Match 3 and 1 Star | €6.80 | ₹595.86 | €20.30 | ₹1,778.82 | €13.79 | ₹1,208.59 | 1 in 706 | 1.45% |
| Match 3 | €6.40 | ₹560.81 | €17.30 | ₹1,515.94 | €11.51 | ₹1,008.22 | 1 in 314 | 2.7% |
| Match 1 and 2 Stars | €4.40 | ₹385.56 | €16.50 | ₹1,445.84 | €9.71 | ₹850.66 | 1 in 188 | 3.27% |
| Match 2 and 1 Star | €4.00 | ₹350.51 | €11.10 | ₹972.66 | €7.47 | ₹654.41 | 1 in 49 | 10.3% |
| Match 2 | €3.20 | ₹280.41 | €5.30 | ₹464.42 | €4.27 | ₹373.82 | 1 in 22 | 16.59% |
The remaining 10% is diverted to the Booster Fund, which ensures that EuroMillions can always offer a starting jackpot of €17 million. The Booster Fund can also be used to provide Superdraws, which offer guaranteed jackpots of €130 million (approximately ₹10.2 billion).
EuroMillions FAQs
Answers
Yes, you can participate in EuroMillions from India by playing online. You can find out more about this service by visiting the How to Play page.
To TopVisit the Lottery Tickets page and select the 'Play Now' button. Once you have opened an online account, simply choose your numbers by picking five main numbers between 1 and 50 plus two Lucky Star numbers between 1 and 12. For more help on playing EuroMillions from India, visit the How to Play page.
To TopThe Millionaire Maker is only available to those playing the UK EuroMillions game and offers players the chance to win an additional £1 million prize. A unique raffle code is automatically generated with each line of EuroMillions numbers purchased and will be entered into the raffle, which takes place shortly after the main draw.
To TopYes. Indian lottery laws only apply to lotteries operating within India and do not apply to Indian citizens playing lotteries operating in other countries.
To TopPrizes are automatically paid into your online account and can be used either to buy more lottery tickets or withdrawn via your chosen method of payment.
To Top6. How long do I have to collect my EuroMillions winnings?
Should you be lucky enough to win a prize, you will be informed of your win via text message or email shortly after the draw has taken place. All winnings are automatically paid into your online account so there is no chance of losing out on a prize. You can then choose to spend the winnings on tickets for future draws or withdraw the funds.
To TopTax is not withheld from your prize when you win. If you need to know more, it is recommended that you seek independent advice from a professional accountant or financial adviser who is familiar with international tax law.
To Top8. Do I need to pay a fee to collect the winnings?
No. Playing online means you will receive 100% of any prize you win. The service does not take any fees from your winnings.
To TopBig Jackpots
If the EuroMillions jackpot is not won, it rolls over to the following draw. This rollover facility enables the jackpot to climb up to impressive heights that can often surpass the €100 million mark. There is a cap of €210 million, meaning the jackpot cannot go any higher. It can remain at the capped level for five draws, but if no player is able to match the entire winning line drawn in the fifth draw at €210 million, then the entire prize fund rolls down and is distributed between players in the next winning tier.
Once the cap is reached and the jackpot is won or rolled down, the cap will increase by €10 million for the next run of rollovers. This can keep happening until the cap hits its maximum of €250 million.
The previous jackpot cap was €190 million and there have been multiple occasions when this amount has been won. It first happened in August 2012, when Adrian and Gillian Bayford matched all the winning numbers, and was repeated in October 2014 by a Portuguese ticket holder. On Friday 6th October 2017, a single winning ticket holder bought their ticket on the island of Gran Canaria, Spain, and landed the jackpot prize. The €190 million jackpot is the biggest ever prize to be won in the country.
The EuroMillions jackpot rolled over all the way from its starting value to €190 million between 23rd July and 24th September 2019. It then went four more draws without being won. In the fifth draw one ticket holder from the UK matched all the numbers to win the entire jackpot, becoming the biggest every lottery winner in the UK.
The record for the biggest EuroMillions jackpot win is €200 million, which was won by a single ticket in France. The win came on the 11th December in the third draw the record amount was up for grabs. Now that this amount was reached and won, the cap increases to €210 million.
Play EuroMillions today for a chance to win huge jackpots of up to a whopping €210 million! Even the starting jackpot of €17 million is a fortune anybody would be lucky to take home. If you want that person to be you, then play Europe’s biggest lottery! Here is everything you need to know about the rules of the game, the special features it includes, and all the amazing prizes you can win! Good luck!
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What are the rules of the EuroMillions lottery?
First thing’s first. You have to master the game if you want to win it. For every line you play in the EuroMillions, you have to choose two sets of numbers:
- 5 main numbers from 1 to 50.
- 2 Lucky Stars from 1 to 12.
- Match all 7 numbers to win the jackpot.
Check the EuroMillions results online after each draw to find out if you are one of the winners.
When are the EuroMillions Draws?
The EuroMillions draws take place on Tuesdays and Fridays at 20:45 CEST in Paris. You can play until the cut off time, which is at 19:30 CEST on the days of the draw. As for the rest of the days, you can play between 8:00 and 23:00, local time, or online at any time you want.
Which Countries Play the EuroMillions?
EuroMillions is a pan-European lottery with 9 participating countries (in alphabetical order)- Austria, Belgium, France, Ireland, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. The jackpot and prizes have the same amount (in euros) in all the countries.
What Can You Win in the EuroMillions?
When you play EuroMillions, you have the chance to win one of the 13 prize categories in the game. It all depends on how many winning numbers you guess correctly. The first prize requires you to match all the 5 main numbers and both the Lucky Stars.
It starts at a guaranteed €17 million and then it increases with each draw that does not produce a jackpot winner. It can get as high as €210 million, which is the jackpot cap in the game. Below you can see all the EuroMillions prizes with the number combination you have to match to win each of them and the average amount they usually reach.
| Winning Combination | Average Amount | Winning Combination | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⚪⚪⚪⚪⚪ + 🟡🟡 | €57,200,000 | ⚪⚪ + 🟡🟡 | €19.87 |
| ⚪⚪⚪⚪⚪ + 🟡 | €403,628 | ⚪⚪⚪ + 🟡 | €14.54 |
| ⚪⚪⚪⚪⚪ | €63,592 | ⚪⚪⚪ | €12.05 |
| ⚪⚪⚪⚪ + 🟡🟡 | €3,488 | ⚪ + 🟡🟡 | €10.67 |
| ⚪⚪⚪⚪ + 🟡 | €170.00 | ⚪⚪ + 🟡 | €8.07 |
| ⚪⚪⚪ + 🟡🟡 | €110.48 | ⚪⚪ | €57.2 |
| ⚪⚪⚪⚪ | €58.96 |
How to Play EuroMillions Online
The easiest way to play the EuroMillions is to play online via a lottery messenger service that gets the official lottery lines on your behalf from authorized retailers. Here are the 5 steps of playing online:
- Choose the version of the EuroMillions you want to play.
- Choose the EuroMillions format you want to play.
- Choose the numbers for each line.
- Set up an account on the lottery messenger service.
- Make the payment online.
If you want to boost your odds of winning the EuroMillions, you can try one of the advanced play options available online – syndicates, bundles, or systematic forms.
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When is the next EuroMillions Draw?
You can play EuroMillions online twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays. Take a look at the banner to find out when the upcoming draw takes place and start playing.
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How Much Is the Next EuroMillions Jackpot?
If you need an incentive to play the EuroMillions, then just take a look at the banner. There you will find the next jackpot in the game so that you know what you’re playing for.
What Is the EuroMillions Superdraw?
The Superdraw is a special event hosted in the EuroMillions where the jackpot is guaranteed to be at least €100 million. For the Superdraw, the amount of the previous jackpot does not matter. For this special event only, the first prize will jump directly to this enormous amount. Find out more about the EuroMillions Superdraw and make sure you play for the next one!
What Are EuroMillions Raffles?
When you play EuroMillions in some countries, you also get to participate in a special event called a EuroMillions Raffle. These are specific to the countries organizing the game and they offer different prizes. The main advantage they bring is that you don’t have to match any of the EuroMillions numbers to win a raffle prize.
These are awarded to the holders of the winning raffle codes, which are random-generated sequences of numbers and letters printed out on each ticket. If you have the drawn code, then you are the raffle winner. Below you can see the full list of EuroMillions raffles and the prizes they offer.
| Raffle | Country | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| The Millionaire Maker Raffle | UK | £1 million/ EuroMillions draw |
| The My Million Raffle | France | €1 million/ EuroMillions draw |
| The El Millión Raffle | Spain | €1 million/ EuroMillions draw |
| The Österreich Bonus Raffle | Austria | €100,000/ EuroMillions draw |
| The Switzerland Super Star | Switzerland | CHF250,000/ draw + secondary raffle prizes |
| The Ireland EuroMillions Plus | Ireland | €500,000/ draw + secondary prizes |
| The European Millionaire Maker Raffle | All EuroMillions Countries | 25 x €1 million (£1 million in the UK)/ Raffle |
FAQs about Playing EuroMillions Online
Can foreigners play EuroMillions?Yes, they absolutely can. The rules of the EuroMillions do not stipulate any type of restriction for participants according to their nationality.
How old do you have to be to play EuroMillions?According to the EuroMillions rules, you have to be at least 18 years old to be able to play the EuroMillions lottery.
Can you play EuroMillions from anywhere in the world?This depends on how you want to play. If you play EuroMillions online, you can do so from anywhere you are. But if you want to play at the official lottery retailer, you have to abide by the official schedule – 8:00 – 23:00 CEST on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, and 8:00-19:30 CEST on Tuesdays and Friday?
What is the EuroMillions cut off time?On draw days – Tuesdays and Friday – you can play EuroMillions up until 19:30 CEST, which is the official cut off time. You can start playing again (for the upcoming draw) after the numbers are chosen and the draw is officially closed.
The EuroMillions lottery is starting the year with a bang. After announcing a change of the rules right before the holidays, the European lottery set the date for the next EuroMillions SuperDraw: Febuary 5th. Tickets are already available online. So, make sure you put your numbers in time for the draw.The new prize structure also allows putting more money into the reserve fund. This is why … Read More