Loto France

Loto France (French Loto) is the national lottery game of France, operated by Francaise des Jeux (FDJ). First introduced in 1976, it is one of Europe's most popular lottery games with over 30 million regular players. The game format uses 5 main numbers from 1 to 49 plus 1 Chance number from 1 to 10. Loto France is known for its frequent special draws (Super Loto, Grand Loto de Noel) that offer enhanced jackpots and additional prizes. The minimum guaranteed jackpot is 2 million euros.

Select 5 numbers from 1 to 49 and 1 Chance number from 1 to 10. Each grid costs 2.20 euros. Match all 5 main numbers plus the Chance number to win the jackpot. You can play up to 5 grids per ticket and add the Joker+ option for an additional game. Multi-draw options are available for up to 8 consecutive draws.

Loto France draws take place every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at approximately 8:30 PM CET.

There are multiple prize tiers. The jackpot (5 + Chance) starts at 2 million euros. Matching 5 numbers without the Chance pays approximately 100,000 euros. Lower tiers go down to matching 2 numbers. Special Super Loto draws offer minimum jackpots of 13 million euros.

Loto France has relatively good odds compared to EuroMillions. The three draws per week provide more frequent playing opportunities. Consider playing during Super Loto events for guaranteed larger jackpots. The Chance number only has 10 possibilities, making the bonus number easier to match.

Loto France was introduced on May 19, 1976, by Francaise des Jeux. Originally a 6/49 game, it was reformatted in 2008 to the current 5/49 + 1/10 system. FDJ was partially privatized in 2019 through an IPO while the French state retained a majority stake. The game continues to be one of the most popular forms of entertainment in France.