What are the rules of EuroMillions ?
The rules of EuroMillions couldn't be simpler. For each validated EuroMillions grid, you have to choose two sets of numbers :
- 5 main numbers of 1 at 50.
- 2 Good stars 1 at 12.
- Discover the 7 numbers selected in the draw to win the jackpot.
Of course, playing online is no different, same selection of numbers, jackpots or similar secondary prizes ... In reality there are even more online gaming options than through an official reseller ! Online, you can play in a group, subscribe, opt for multiple draws ... Many options to significantly increase the winning odds of the European lottery.
Most common triplets and consecutive triplets
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The 5 highest jackpots ever won (£)
| Draw date | Jackpot | Winners |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 6 October 2017 | 170 810 000 £ | 1 |
| mardi 8 October 2019 | 170 221 000 £ | 1 |
| mardi 12 July 2011 | 161 653 000 £ | 1 |
| mardi 25 June 2013 | 159 559 034 £ | 2 |
| Friday 23 February 2018 | 155 597 796 £ | 2 |
The 5 highest jackpots ever won (€)
| Draw date | Jackpot | Winners |
|---|---|---|
| mardi 8 October 2019 | 190 000 000 € | 1 |
| Friday 6 October 2017 | 190 000 000 € | 1 |
| Friday 24 October 2014 | 190 000 000 € | 1 |
| Friday 10 August 2012 | 190 000 000 € | 1 |
| mardi 25 June 2013 | 187 937 614 € | 2 |
The 5 highest jackpot winning numbers
| Draw date | Jackpot | Winners |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 2 September 2016 | 32 837 522 € | 5 |
| Friday 4 February 2011 | 24 368 199 € | 5 |
| Friday 5 October 2007 | 10 425 000 € | 5 |
| Friday 28 avril 2006 | 17 970 266 € | 4 |
| Friday 30 September 2005 | 17 020 072 € | 4 |
General information
Several countries participate in this lottery. It was originally the UK, France and Spain. FROM 8 October 2004 they were joined by Belgium, Austria, Republic of Ireland, Portugal, Luxembourg, Sweden. Today among the co-founders of the lottery 13 countries.
The drawing has undergone some changes. The structure of the game has changed over time. IN 2011 the second weekly draw was added. The number of "star" numbers increased from 9 to 11.
The lottery is famous for that, that her weekly raffled prizes reach 2 million, and sometimes more. Outrageous amounts, played here, encourage participants to take risks and seek luck. Several people become millionaires every week already 14 years.
Only older persons can be allowed to play this lottery 18 years. And they must live in lottery land. Draws are held in Paris in 20.45 by local time (every tuesday and friday).
FAQ EuroMillions
Can a foreigner legally play EuroMillions ?
Yes, knowing that the ticket is purchased in the country where the draw takes place and does not leave the territory, it remains valid.
How to collect your EuroMillions winnings while playing online ?
Are the EuroMillions raffles accessible online from abroad ?
It is true that EuroMillions raffles offer an undeniable advantage, allowing you to win a prize regardless of the draws. In the recommended platform, theLotter, it is possible to participate in the raffle for the Spanish and Austrian version of EuroMillions !
Are EuroMillions Super Jackpots available online for foreign players ?
Of course ! The Super Jackpots, beginner at 100, 120 or 130 million euros are perfectly accessible online !
You may also find these help sections useful:
Lost and damaged tickets
If you lose your ticket or damage one to the point where it cannot be read or scanned, you should contact your National Lottery for advice on what to do next. If you have a winning ticket that has been lost or damaged you need to report it as soon as possible after the winning draw, as your claim may be invalidated if you leave it too late.
You can find the contact details for the UK and Ireland national lotteries above.
Claiming prizes
There are different ways to claim EuroMillions prizes depending on how much you win, whether your entry was bought in-store or online, and which country the ticket was bought in. Generally, smaller prizes can be claimed for lottery retailers, while larger prizes need to be redeemed from a regional office or lottery headquarters.
Go to the How to Claim page to find out all you need to know about claiming EuroMillions prizes in each participating country.
Tickets purchased in other EuroMillions countries
EuroMillions prizes can only be claimed in the same country that the winning ticket was purchased in. For example, if you buy a ticket in Spain, you will not be able to claim any prizes won on it in the UK, and vice versa.
If you do win a prize on a EuroMillions ticket bought in another country, you’ll need to contact the country’s lottery provider to find out if you can make any alternative arrangements to claim the prize – please note that this would be at the discretion of the selling lottery. Visit the dedicated page for playing EuroMillions abroad to find contact details for the lottery providers in each of the participating countries.
Identifying a lottery scam
Lottery scams are all too common today but there are two golden rules that you should remember in order to protect yourself against them:
- You cannot win a prize in a lottery you have not entered. If you are ever notified that you have won a prize in a lottery you have not played, it is a scam.
- No legitimate lottery organisation would demand an upfront fee to pay out your prize money. Again, any message requesting a payment to ‘release’ a lottery prize is a scam.
Go to the Scams page to learn lots more about this type of fraud, including other ways to spot lottery scams.
EuroMillions FAQ
Can you buy a EuroMillions ticket online outside the EuroMillions countries?
Yes, you can. You can buy tickets for the EuroMillions from anywhere in the world on lottery messenger service theLotter.
How late can you buy a EuroMillions ticket?
You can buy your EuroMillions ticket up to a few hours before the draw. The official cutoff time is 20:30 HONOR, but when you get the tickets online, you need to get them a couple of hours early.
Can foreigners buy EuroMillions tickets?
Yes, they can. The EuroMillions rules permit anybody to buy tickets for the game. The easiest way for foreigners to get tickets is purchasing them online.
Is it safe to buy EuroMillions tickets online?
Yes, it’s completely safe as long as you use the services of a reliable lottery messanger service such as theLotter.
How to play EuroMillions around the world ?
With theLotter platform, tourists can play EuroMillions online ! Operation is simple : a local representative takes care of the formalities for you and goes to an official lottery dealer to purchase lottery tickets on behalf of the player (see the section "How to play online ? »). The ticket is then scanned on the player account, while the paper version is kept carefully. For the player, nothing's easier, he must :
- Open theLotter account
- Deposit funds
- Choose the EuroMillions lottery
- Choose your preferred method of play : In Group, individual or combined
- Choose your number selection mode : According to his lucky numbers, or according to an automatic number generation option.
And There you go ! The grid is validated and all that remains is to wait for the results of the draw !
For more questions on the possibility of playing or winning EuroMillions abroad, take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions below !
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Which countries are participating in EuroMillions ?
EuroMillions is a European lottery featuring 9 participating countries : Austria, Belgium, France, Ireland, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and United Kingdom. The jackpot and similar prizes (in euros) in every country.
It is however possible to play online and this, no matter your geographic location !
When will the next EuroMillions draw take place? ?
You can play EuroMillions online twice a week, Tuesday and Friday. Take a look at the banner to know when the next draw will be !
How much is the EuroMillions Jackpot currently ?
If you need motivation to play EuroMillions, just take a look at the banner. You will find the next jackpot there, in play during the next draw !
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How to play EuroMillions around the world ?
With theLotter platform, tourists can play EuroMillions online ! Operation is simple : a local representative takes care of the formalities for you and goes to an official lottery dealer to purchase lottery tickets on behalf of the player (see the section "How to play online ? »). The ticket is then scanned on the player account, while the paper version is kept carefully. For the player, nothing's easier, he must :
- Open theLotter account
- Deposit funds
- Choose the EuroMillions lottery
- Choose your preferred method of play : In Group, individual or combined
- Choose your number selection mode : According to his lucky numbers, or according to an automatic number generation option.
And There you go ! The grid is validated and all that remains is to wait for the results of the draw !
For more questions on the possibility of playing or winning EuroMillions abroad, take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions below !
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FAQ EuroMillions
Can a foreigner legally play EuroMillions ?
Yes, knowing that the ticket is purchased in the country where the draw takes place and does not leave the territory, it remains valid.
How to collect your EuroMillions winnings while playing online ?
Are the EuroMillions raffles accessible online from abroad ?
It is true that EuroMillions raffles offer an undeniable advantage, allowing you to win a prize regardless of the draws. In the recommended platform, theLotter, it is possible to participate in the raffle for the Spanish and Austrian version of EuroMillions !
Are EuroMillions Super Jackpots available online for foreign players ?
Of course ! The Super Jackpots, beginner at 100, 120 or 130 million euros are perfectly accessible online !
EuroMillions Game Options Available Online
Buying your EuroMillions tickets online, you also gain access to some exciting game options that make the game even more fun and that actually increase your chances of scooping one of the big prizes. Here are the main options you have on theLotter:
Syndicates – An alternative to the standard ticket is purchasing a share in a EuroMillions syndicate. This means you participate in the game together with a group of players owning a large number of tickets, but paying for only a share of the cost. If one of your tickets is a winner, the prize will be split by the group according to the shares each member has purchased. Syndicates are the fastest way to boost your EuroMillions odds!
Bundles – Can’t decide between buying your very own EuroMillions ticket and getting a share in a syndicate? On theLotter, you don’t have to! You can play with both options for a better price! That’s right! Bundle packages get you an individual ticket and a share in a syndicate for a discounted price! You get a better price for experimenting with your game!
Systematic Forms – You can buy EuroMillions tickets with all the possible combinations of 6-10 numbers to increase your winnings. If you match the winning numbers for EuroMillions secondary prizes, you will have them on a lot of tickets, which means you win more prizes. It’s just like having your very own multiplier!
General rules
Play the EuroMillions lottery
- Players must choose five main numbers between 1 and 50 as well as two star numbers (Lucky Star) between 1 and 12.
- Ticket sales end on the day of the draw at 20 h 30 THIS (19 h 30 GMT).
- All players must be at least 18 years, with the exception of UK players, who must be at least old 16 years.
- EuroMillions Lottery Players, automatically participate in additional games, UK Millionaire Maker and the occasional Europe-wide raffle, European Millionaire Maker.
Price claims of millions of euros
- Prizes can only be claimed in the country in which the winning ticket was purchased. For players who have won a prize online through a concierge service, low value prices will be paid directly by the service, whose staff will also assist players with the Grand Prize claims process.
- Participants of the online lottery syndicates will receive their share of the winnings directly from the concierge service.
- The EuroMillions prize claim process works differently in each of the participating countries. The following table tells you how long you have to claim a prize and what happens if you miss the deadline.
| Pays | Claim period | What happens in the event of unclaimed prizes ? |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | 3 years | Prizes are returned to the lottery for three years before being used to fund the price increase. |
| Belgium | 140 days | The prizes are returned to the Belgian National Lottery. |
| France | 60 days | Prizes are used to fund special promotions, creating a number of millionaires over the course of a week. |
| Ireland | 90 days | Returned to the UK National Lottery and used to promote its games to raise money for good causes. |
| Luxembourg | 60 days | Prizes are returned to the lottery reserve fund. |
| Portugal | 90 days | The prices are transferred to the Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa, which manages hospitals and other charitable funds. |
| Spain | 90 days | The prices are transferred to the State Public Treasury. |
| Suisse | 180 days | Prizes are returned to the lottery to be distributed to charities. |
| United Kingdom | 180 days | Prizes are transferred to the National Lottery Good Causes Fund (National Lottery Foundation for Charities). |
For more details on what to do if you win a prize, see the How to claim a prize page.
The jackpot ceiling
If no player wins the jackpot in a EuroMillions draw, the first prize will be put back into play and will be added to the following draw funds, until the prize pool reaches a maximum amount of 200 million € which will be available for four draws without a winner before it is allocated to the nearest lower prize pool. See the Money pot limit for more information.
