EuroMillions

EuroMillions is Europe's largest and most popular transnational lottery, played across nine participating countries: the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Portugal, Austria, Belgium, Ireland, Luxembourg, and Switzerland. Launched on February 7, 2004, EuroMillions offers some of the biggest lottery jackpots in the world, with a maximum cap of 250 million euros. The game is operated jointly by national lottery organizations in each participating country and features a unique two-drum format with main numbers and Lucky Stars.

Select 5 main numbers from 1 to 50 and 2 Lucky Stars from 1 to 12. The ticket price varies by country (typically around 2.50 euros). To win the jackpot, match all 5 main numbers and both Lucky Stars. There are 13 prize tiers in total, with prizes awarded for matching as few as 2 main numbers.

EuroMillions draws take place every Tuesday and Friday at approximately 8:45 PM Central European Time (CET) in Paris, France. Results are usually available by 9:30 PM CET.

EuroMillions has 13 prize tiers. The jackpot starts at 17 million euros and can roll over up to a maximum cap of 250 million euros. After reaching the cap, the jackpot remains at 250 million for up to 5 draws. If not won after the 5th draw at the cap, the prize rolls down to the next prize tier with winners.

EuroMillions offers better odds for lower-tier prizes compared to US lotteries. The two Lucky Stars add complexity but also more prize tiers. Consider using a systematic play option offered by most national lottery operators to cover more combinations.

EuroMillions launched on February 7, 2004, with France, Spain, and the UK as founding members. Austria, Belgium, Ireland, Luxembourg, and Portugal joined on October 8, 2004. Switzerland joined on the first draw of 2022. The Lucky Stars pool expanded from 1-9 to 1-11 in May 2011, and then to 1-12 in September 2016. The jackpot cap was raised from 190 million to 250 million euros in February 2020.