The Euro Millions lottery is played in various European countries including France, United Kingdom, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg and Switzerland. Jackpots start at 15,000,000 euros and has reached records in excess of 120,000,000 euros.
It is based in guessing 5 numbers (in a range of 1 to 50) plus 2 ``star´´ numbers (in a range of 1 to 9). You win the jackpot by matching all 7 numbers (5 + 2). But you have 12 ways of winning prizes in the Euro Millions. Prize amounts vary depending on the combination of numbers and stars you match (see the table below). One ticket in 24 wins a prize!!
Draw dates and times
Winning numbers are drawn in Paris every Friday at 8:00 PM. Drawings are scrutinized by all member countries.
Maximum Rollovers
On January 2006 the lottery operators introduced a cap on the number of times a jackpot can rollover! The jackpot can't rollover more than 12 times. On the 12th draw, the jackpot goes to the next highest winning tier - most likely the 5+1 tier. See table below.
Claiming prizes
When we detect that you win a prize, we notify you.
All winning tickets under 600€ per play may be claimed at any National Organization of Lotteries and Bets (ONLAE) retailer participating in cashing. BuyEuromillionsOnline.com will redeem your ticket and we will either credit your prize to your account or send you your winnings. We will typically have your winnings within 2 or 3 days after the draw date.
Winning tickets of 600€ or more per play should be claimed directly at the National Organization of Lotteries and Bets (ONLAE). BuyEuromillionsOnline.com will help you claim your prize. We will make arrangements to personally hand you the ticket before you go.
All winning tickets must be claimed within 90 days from the draw date printed on the ticket.
Payment options
Jackpot Type: CASH.
Taxes
Your prize will not be taxed when playing Euromillions.
Eligibility
You must be 18 or older to play the Euromillions or to receive a prize. It is not necessary to be a European citizen or resident to play the lottery.
Odds of winning
There are 12 ways to win the Euromillions and 1 in 24 tickets sold is a winner!
| Divisions | Match | Odds 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Prize | 5 + 2 stars | 76,275,360 |
| 2 Prize | 5 + 1 star | 5,448,240 |
| 3 Prize | 5 | 3,632,160 |
| 4 Prize | 4 + 2 stars | 339,002 |
| 5 Prize | 4 + 1 star | 24,214 |
| 6 Prize | 4 | 16,143 |
| 7 Prize | 3 + 2 stars | 7,705 |
| 8 Prize | 3 + 1 star | 550 |
| 9 Prize | 3 | 367 |
| 10 Prize | 2 + 2 stars | 538 |
| 11 Prize | 2 + 1 star | 38 |
| 12 Prize | 1 + 2 stars | 102 |