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About EuroMillions
EuroMilions are operated by The National Lottery. EuroMillions jackpots range from £15 million to £212.5 million. In total, the lottery offers 12 winning sequences, while in the second winning sequence the amount is variable and depends on the current jackpot and winnings. The player bets 5 numbers from 1 to 50 and 2 additional numbers (Euro numbers) from 1 to 10. The lottery draw takes place every Tuesday and Friday at 8 p.m.
Go to the overview of information and rules
The EuroMillions ticket contains 7 columns with numbers from 1 to 50 and another selection of numbers (Lucky Stars) from 1 to 12. Your task is to choose the first 5 numbers of the main game from the first selection of numbers (1-50) and then 2 numbers called Lucky Stars from the second number menu (1-12). You must fill in at least one of the seven possible columns. Detailed instructions on how to place a physical and online bet can be found below.
You have a choice of three ways to bet:
in person from a verified EuroMillions dealer
online at The National Lottery website
through the mobile app
In what countries is the EuroMillions played?
You can fully enjoy the EuroMillions lottery if you reside in one of the following countries – England, France, Austria, Belgium, Ireland, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain and Switzerland. Conveniently, there are more players from different countries betting on one draw and therefore the Jackpots are higher.
When and at what time is the EuroMillions lottery drawn?
The draw takes place at regular intervals, twice a week. The draw takes place every Tuesday and Friday at 8 p.m. From time to time there are extra draws going on, which The National Lottery informs about on its website.
The draw takes place in Paris and you can see the draw results daily on the company’s Youtube channel.
Until what time can you place a bet on EuroMillions?
On the already mentioned draw days (Tuesday and Friday) it is possible to place a bet on the next draw until 7:30 p.m., then the receipt of tickets ends and reopens shortly after the draw.
What is the cost of a EuroMillions lottery ticket?
one column for the EuroMillions lottery costs £2.50
one full bet for the lottery costs £17.50 (7 columns)
EuroMillions costs £1.74 to play and UK Millionaire Maker costs 76 pence to play. However, as entry into UK Millionaire Maker is automatic when You play EuroMillions and the games cannot be played separately, the total cost of playing is £2.50.
🏆 EuroMillions prize breakdown
All winnings in the EuroMillions lottery are determined by the number of numbers you manage to match. The more numbers you choose in one column that match the numbers drawn from the lottery, the higher your winnings. The jackpot is yours if you manage to hit five numbers from the main game and two Lucky Stars correctly. The highest possible jackpot is €250,000,000. In addition to the jackpot, EuroMillions brings you another 12 winning divisions, look below and find out what prizes each division has.
In case you don’t manage to reach any of the winnings in the table, don’t despair, you can still be the winner of the Millionaire Maker bonus game! To win this bonus game, you just need to be lucky and be the one whose placed bet will be drawn together with the main game numbers. You can find more information about the bonus game below.
EuroMillions prize breakdown table
Prize divisions
Number of guessed numbers
Stake share
Average winnings
1st Division – Jackpot
5 Main Numbers + 2 Lucky Stars
50%*
£57,822,237
2nd Division
5 Main Numbers + 1 Lucky Star
2.61%**
£259,397
3rd Division
5 Main Numbers
0.61 % **
£25,971
4th Division
4 Main Numbers + 2 Lucky Stars
0.19 % **
£1,466
5th Division
4 Main Numbers + 1 Lucky Star
0.35%**
£94.00
6th Division
3 Main Numbers + 2 Lucky Stars
0.37%**
£51.00
7th Division
4 Main Numbers
0.26%**
£31.00
8th Division
2 Main Numbers + 2 Lucky Stars
1.30%**
£11.00
9th Division
3 Main Numbers + 1 Lucky Star
1.45%**
£8.00
10th Division
3 Main Numbers
2.70%**
£7.00
11th Division
1 Main Numbers + 2 Lucky Stars
3.27%**
£5.00
12th Division
2 Main Numbers + 1 Lucky Star
10.30%**
£4.00
13th Division
2 Main Numbers
16.59%**
£3.00
The Millionaire Maker
Code consisting of four letters and five numbers
(depends on the order of letters and numbers in the code)
£1,000,000
*1-5 roll over, from the 6th roll over the share is 42%
** Plus any left-over money from the rolldown from higher-order winnings
Odds of winning in EuroMillions
The odds of winning the EuroMillions lottery are determined by the amount of numbers you choose from and the amount of numbers you have to hit to win. The more numbers you hit, the smaller the probability, on the other hand, the bigger the winnings (and vice versa). The odds of winning the EuroMillions jackpot are 1:139,838,160. However, the lottery has 13 different prize divisions, so your total chance of winning any prize is approximately 1:13. Below is a clear table with the odds of winning according to the winning division:
The odds of winning the EuroMillions jackpot are 1:139,838,160. The chances of winning any order are then 1:13.
Winning divisions
Number of guessed numbers
Probability
1st Division – Jackpot
5 Main Numbers + 2 Lucky Stars
1 : 139 838 160
2nd Division
5 Main Numbers + 1 Lucky Star
1 : 6 991 908
3rd Division
5 Main Numbers
1 : 3 107 515
4th Division
4 Main Numbers + 2 Lucky Stars
1 : 621 503
5th Division
4 Main Numbers + 1 Lucky Star
1 : 31 075
6th Division
3 Main Numbers + 2 Lucky Stars
1 : 14 125
7th Division
4 Main Numbers
1 : 13 811
8th Division
2 Main Numbers + 2 Lucky Stars
1 : 985
9th Division
3 Main Numbers + 1 Lucky Star
1 : 706
10th Division
3 Main Numbers
1 : 314
11th Division
1 Main Numbers + 2 Lucky Stars
1 : 188
12th Division
2 Main Numbers + 1 Lucky Star
1 : 49
13th Division
2 Main Numbers
1 : 22
Can you increase your chances of winning in the EuroMillions?
It’s almost impossible to increase the chances of winning because it’s pure mathematics/probability and you can’t get around that. But you can help it a little, take a look at two ways to improve your odds of winning in EuroMillions below. The only two ways to increase the odds of winning are:
bet more columns on one bet
bet more full bets at once
There is no guide on how to win the EuroMillions lottery. The only way to increase your chance of winning and lean closer to the odds is to bet more columns on one bet or place multiple bets. Each bet column forms a unique seven-digit (5+2) combination, which may be the one that will eventually be drawn in the draw. The more unique seven-number combinations bet, the higher the chance that one of them will be a winning combination.
EuroMillions Additional Numbers – Lucky Stars
The so-called Lucky Stars are additional numbers that you can select in the second part of each bet column. From a possible 12 numbers (1-12), you will choose 2 numbers, which are called Lucky Stars in the EuroMillions lottery. Based on these numbers, the winnings in the selected winning divisions are determined – see the winnings table above. For example, to win the jackpot you have to match all 5 basic numbers and exactly two Lucky Stars.
Millionaire Maker additional game
You automatically participate in the additional game called Millionaire Maker when you place a bet. Each bet has its own unique code consisting of four letters and five numbers. One of all the codes entered in the draw is then drawn, shortly after the lottery numbers, and the holder of that code automatically wins £1,000,000. Attention! The order of numbers and letters depends on the drawn code, your code must match perfectly to be sure that you have won.
This bonus game does not have its own winnings table, since the Millionaire Maker win is already included in the main winnings table.
Super Raffle
The Super Raffle is a special draw within the UK Millionaire Maker that offers more winning codes and increases players’ chances of winning. These draws are often organised during special occasions and are funded by the EuroMillions reserve fund. The Super Raffle serves as an effective marketing tool to increase interest in the lottery and drive ticket sales.
Probability of winning the Millionaire Maker spin-off game
While in the main game of the EuroMillions lottery, the probability of winning is fixed by the number of existing number combinations, of which one, the winning one, is drawn, in the additional game Millionaire Maker the probability is not fixed. In this game, one code is drawn from as many codes (bets) as are bet on in the given draw. The number of tickets bet is influenced by many factors, but among the most important is the amount of the jackpot in the following draw (4× roll-over). However, the number of tickets wagered also affects the day of the draw, as a rule, more tickets are wagered before and during the weekend than on weekdays.
Below we bring you a table with the approximate probability of winning in this additional game. Please note that the values in the table are approximate and that they change with each draw.
Draw
Odds of winning
Tuesday – regular draw
1 : 3 500 000
Friday – regular draw
1 : 5 000 000
Tuesday- 4× roll-over (biggest jackpot)
1 : 4 700 000
Friday- 4× roll-over (biggest jackpot)
1 : 6 600 000
EuroMillions Super Draw and Reserve Fund
The Super Draw in EuroMillions is a special draw with a guaranteed minimum jackpot which is funded from the reserve fund. There are two types of Super Draw, each with specific rules for carrying over the jackpot or splitting it into lower prize categories. The Super Draw is designed to attract more players due to its high guaranteed prize.
The Reserve Fund in EuroMillions is an important tool that ensures the stability and attractiveness of the lottery. It is used to increase jackpots, finance winnings, stabilise winning categories and support special events and promotional activities. The fund is made up of part of the revenue from ticket sales and is used as needed to ensure that the EuroMillions remains an attractive and stable lottery for players.
How does the EuroMillions draw work?
As we have already revealed above, the EuroMillions draw takes place every Tuesday and Friday at 8 p.m. The entire draw takes place with the help of people certified by the relevant authorities. In the first draw, 50 balls with numbers from 1 to 50 are driven by pressure, and in the second draw, the so-called Lucky Stars, i.e. numbers ranging from 1 to 12, from which they draw two. You can watch the entire draw on the company’s YouTube channel. The lottery results are usually released between 21:00 and 21:30 when you can check them on our website, on the lottery website, in the app or you can be among the first to learn about them on the mentioned YT channel.
EuroMillions lottery subscription
Before we go into a detailed description of how and where you can bet on this lottery, we have to tell you some information about the subscription that EuroMillions offers you.
In the EuroMillions lottery, you have the option to decide whether you want to place your bet online or in person, purely on the next draw or whether you want to place a bet on several of the next draws.
Subscription options within EuroMillions
only for the next draw
for a specific number of subsequent draws
by Direct Debit
The option to bet on the next draw is clear and does not need to be described at length. In short, every bet entered into the lottery, unless you change it, is bet on the nearest draw.
Betting on a specific number of draws is a bit trickier, but nothing that is too difficult to comprehend. As a part of the EuroMillions lottery bet, you can decide whether you want to bet on Tuesday, Friday or on both draws of the week, and then you can decide how many weeks in advance you want to place the bet. You have a choice of 1 – 4 weeks with two draws per week. You can thus subscribe to a bet of up to 8 draws in advance.
If you happen to think that eight draws are not enough, you still have a third option and that is to bet by Direct Debit. This option means that your bet is automatically refreshed and placed again every week, and you are charged for this process at monthly intervals. You don’t have to worry about missing any draw or not being able to place your bet in time, a bet made by Direct Credit will always make sure that this can never happen to you.
How and where can I bet EuroMillions?
You can bet EuroMillions in three ways:
in person at one of the sales points – from verified sellers
online via the internet (The National Lottery website)
online via a mobile application
How to place a bet on Euromillions bought from a retailer?
You can purchase EuroMillions tickets at licensed retailers in brick-and-mortar stores.
Choose the day on which you want to place your bet
You have a choice of two draw days – Tuesday and Friday, which one do you want to place your bet on? Tick the appropriate day
Decide whether you want your bet to be repeated
As we mentioned above, you can place bets up to 8 draws ahead. If you would really like to place your bet on more than one draw, then tick the appropriate box on your ticket.
Choose your lucky numbers
Go to the first column where numbers ranging from 1 to 50 are waiting for you to tick your 5 numbers. Then move to the second column with numbers ranging from 1 to 12 and tick your 2 numbers. If you don’t know which numbers you would like to pick, ask the operator and they will help you choose random numbers (the random number generator will pick them for you).
Fill in as many columns as you would like
Within one bet you can fill up to 7 columns. Fill in as many of them as you want, but remember that each bet column increases the price of your bet.
Give your ticket to the operator and pay
If you are satisfied with the way you have completed your ticket, you have filled in as many columns as you want, you have checked when you want to place the bet etc., then hand it over to the operator. They will ask you to pay £2.50 for each column bet. After paying the bet, the attendant will give you a bet confirmation, which you must keep. You will need it in the case of a win.
How to bet Euromillions on the company’s website
Find the EuroMillions on the company’s website
After logging into your player account go to the company’s home page and look up “GAMES”. After clicking on this bookmark go ahead and find EuroMillions a click on it.
Pick your lucky numbers
7 columns are waiting for you to complete with your online bet. How many of them you fill in is entirely up to you. In each completed column, you can select 5 main numbers from 1 to 50 and 2 Lucky Stars from 1 to 12. If you have no idea of the numbers you want to bet, you can use Lucky Dip, which will bet the numbers for you.
What days do you want to bet on?
After completing the columns it’s time to decide which draw day you want to place a bet on. You have a choice between two draw days, either your bet will be drawn next Tuesday or Friday at 8 p.m.
Decide whether you want your bet to repeat
As mentioned, you can place one bet up to 8 draws ahead. If you would like to place your bet on more than one draw, tick the appropriate number of draws on your online bet. Or you can decide to place a bet by Direct debit, which, as stated above, will place bets regularly on the same numbers every week until you cancel it yourself.
Submit your bet
If you are satisfied with how you have filled in your bet then there is nothing to wait for, simply submit it and pay.
As easy as this is also fill in your online bet and submit it through the app.
How and where can I check the EuroMillions draw results?
Choose one of the locations below with current results and check if they match the numbers on your ticket. But if you have more tickets, it can easily happen that you make a mistake or overlook something, so slow down and be careful.
On our website – We always have up-to-date results for you, you can see them on the header of this lottery detail.
On The National Lottery website – You can check whether you won in EuroMillions simply on the official company’s website.
At sales points – Simply go to one of the thousands of EuroMillions sales points and have your ticket checked.
In the mobile app – You can definitely use the app by simply downloading it to your mobile phone to check your EuroMillions ticket.
On The National Lottery YouTube channel – The company also uploads all draws to its YouTube channel, where you can find them without any difficulties.
How to pick up your prize from Euromillions?
If you are one of the lucky winners, congratulations! How can you pick up your prize, though? Check out the table below and find out.
Prizes will be paid directly into your National Lottery account shortly after the draw and the winnings can either be transferred into your bank account or used to fund future ticket purchases.
Over £500 up to £30,000
You will need to confirm during the claim period (180 days from the date of the draw) that the prize should be transferred into your bank account via the debit card registered to your online account.
Over £30,000 up to £50,000
These prizes can be claimed by calling the National Lottery Customer Care Team on 0333 234 44 33 to arrange payment of your winnings. Please have your ticket or play number and account details in hand.
Over £50,000
You will need to contact the National Lottery Customer Care Team on 0333 234 44 33 to claim your prize. A National Lottery representative will arrange for you to receive your prize in person at an agreed location such as your home or a Regional Lottery Centre.
If you played via Direct Debit
Prize wins up to and including £50,000 can be transferred into your bank account via a transfer or paid via cheque.
Prizes can be claimed from any official lottery retailer.
Over £100 up to £500
Can be claimed from any authorised retailer provided that they have sufficient funds available and that your ticket has not yet been validated. If your ticket has already been validated then you must return to the retailer who originally validated your ticket or claim your prize at a National Lottery affiliated Post Office.
Over £500 up to £50,000
Can be claimed by sending your winning ticket and completed claim form (for prizes over £500 only) by post* to: The National Lottery, Accounts Dept., PO BOX 28, Watford, WD18 9TT. Claim forms are available from some retailers or by contacting the National Lottery on 0333 234 50 50. Alternatively, submit an online claim form and National Lottery operator Allwyn will pay out the prize directly.
Over £50,000
You must first contact the National Lottery and arrange for your prize to be awarded at an agreed location such as your home or Regional Lottery Centre. You will be required to provide proof of identity and complete a claim form in order to receive your prize.
Lottery detail EuroMillions
EuroMillions is a European lottery played in England, Austria, Switzerland, France, Ireland and other European countries. EuroMillions is played for a regularly increasing jackpot with each draw, starting at £15,000,000 and reaching the maximum amount of approximately £210,000,000. In order to win the first division, a player must match 5 main game numbers and two Lucky Stars. The player chooses these numbers from two sets, from the numbers of the main game ranging from 1 to 50 and from the Lucky Stars numbers ranging from 1 to 12. The lottery draw takes place every Tuesday and Friday at 8 p.m., sometimes special draws are also held. For each bet placed, the player is automatically entered into the bonus game called Millionaire Maker.
Pros
The additional game Millionaire Maker is automatically included in the price of your bet
The EuroMillions lottery is drawn every Tuesday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Bets can be placed before 7:30 p.m. on the day of the draw if you want to bet on the draw that evening. Bets open again shortly after the draw.
In EuroMillions, you select 5 numbers from a range of numbers from 1 to 50, and the rule is that the numbers cannot be repeated. You can fill out 1 – 7 columns on one bet and you can prepay the entire bet and bet 1 – 8 draws in advance. You will find detailed descriptions of how to place a bet in our article.
