As a EuroMillions player, you should pay attention to the composition of your combination and make sure that it follows either the 3-low-2-high or 2-low-3-high patterns. And never play the rest of the low-high patterns. Predicting the EuroMillions Draw. You have to understand that probability theory is simply a reliable guide. The next EuroMillions draw will be on Tuesday 1 October. If you want to take part, EuroMillions ticket sales close at 7:30pm on Tuesdays and Fridays ahead of that evening’s draw. The EuroMillions jackpot is a whopping €135 million this evening with many of hopeful punters. The draw is set to take place at around 9pm but results often aren't released until 9:30pm.

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Betting on the EuroMillions Lottery

What is EuroMillions?

EuroMillions is a trans-European lotto originally founded by Britain, France and Spain. It then expanded to nine participating countries. In 2004 Ireland, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Luxembourg and Portugal joined raising the lotto's profile, and its prize pool, dramatically. The game is also playable by citizens of the Isle of Man, Liechtenstein, Monaco and Andorra.

To bet on EuroMillions you select five regular numbers from 1-50 plus two star numbers from 1-12. For more detailed information on betting please see our EuroMillions Rules page.

What are the odds of winning the EuroMillions lottery?

The odds of having a EuroMillions winning ticket of any amount is 1 in 13. Your chance of being a EuroMillions jackpot winner by matching all 5 normal balls and 2 Lucky Star balls is about 1 in 139,838,160.

For a full breakdown of the different odds of winning see our odds and statistics page. To get a full breakdown of prizes, meanwhile, check out page.

Do I Pay Tax On EuroMillions Winnings?

This depends on the country where you reside and/or bought the ticket. The majority of EuroMillions countries do not tax lottery wins, though Switzerland, Spain and Portugal do.

How do I know if I've won a prize?

Checking your numbers on our EuroMillions automatic number checker is the quickest and easiest way to tell if you are a winner. If you register to bet on EuroMillions with Lottoland then you will have the winning numbers emailed to you directly after the draw, whether or not you have chosen correctly.

What is the biggest EuroMillions jackpot of all time?

The biggest EuroMillions jackpot of all time is the maximum cap of €200 million. This has been won twice, first in 2012, by Adrian and Gillian Bayford from the UK, and again, in 2014, by an anonymous player from Castelo Branco, Portugal. Since the Portuguese taxman takes a 20% share of lottery winnings, however, the Britons remain the biggest winners so far in Euro value.

Betting on the EuroMillions

How can I bet online EuroMillions?

You can now buy EuroMillions tickets either online or offline. Offline purchases can be made from any licensed dealer. Online purchases can be made either via your national lottery's website or, for more flexibility of play, you can bet on the results through licenced online lottery providers such as Lottoland.

Is It Better To Buy EuroMillions Lottery Tickets Online Or Offline?

We consider it safer to play the lottery online. With a physical ticket there's always the danger you might lose it or forget to claim your prize within the 180 day time limit. By playing online, however, you don't need to worry about that. Proof of purchase is logged by default and winnings will be credited automatically. So there's no need to check your numbers later.

We strongly urge you, however, to ensure you play only with licensed, reputable online lottery providers.

This is why we recommend you do your research first to ensure the company you're playing with is a reputable provider, with a recognised international insurance company underwriting wins. You should also ensure the company is properly regulated. They should clearly display a legitimate gambling license, which is generally linked to from the site's footer.

How Much Do EuroMillions Tickets Cost?

A EuroMillions ticket costs €3 making it a very affordable lottery, and considering how much you can win, an excellent value lottery too! You can also bet on EuroMillions online with Lottoland. A single bet costs the same, and you have access to their wide range of amazing promotions.

What Is The Latest Time That I Can Buy A EuroMillions Ticket?

Ticket sales for EuroMillions lottery draws close at 20:30CET on both Tuesday and Friday. Ticket sales are then reopened at 22:00CET for the next EuroMillions draw.

The EuroMillions Draw

How Long Does It Take For The EuroMillions Results To Be Released?

The results of the EuroMillions lottery will usually be revealed within an hour of the draw although in the past finalised results have not been collated and finalised until as late as midnight for major jackpots.

What Is A Rollover?

When there is no winner for a particular tier of prizes then the money is said to 'roll over' to the next draw. This just means that it will accumulate to the next draw, a system that allows EuroMillions jackpots to grow very quickly.

Statistically rollovers are common for the top EuroMillions jackpot, which often takes several weeks to find a winner. Occasionally rollovers happen for the second or third place prizes, but it becomes mathematically improbable that no one will have the matching numbers for most of the lower tiers.

While technically there is no limit to the amount of rollovers which can occur, the EuroMillions jackpot is capped at €200 million. Any further rollovers become 'rolldowns' where any amount that exceeds that €200 million figure is then added to the second tier prize.

In February 2012 the rules of EuroMillions were changed so that now only 2 draws maximum can be made at the top jackpot level, after which time the entire jackpot will continue to roll down until a winner is found.

Winning EuroMillions

Can I claim my prize anonymously?

Yes. As you've no doubt seen before many big-jackpot EuroMillions lottery winners fast become instant celebrities. So if you are concerned about your privacy, or are just modest by nature, you need not worry.

How long do I have to claim a winning ticket?

You have 180 days to make a claim for an offline ticket. After this time your ticket will be void and the money will be donated to charities and other good causes. Any prize money which you win online will be directly deposited into your account so you don't need to worry about the 180 day deadline.

What happens if I lose my ticket?

If you lose your ticket then whoever finds it (the bearer) may still be able to claim the prize even if you are the purchaser. (As at least one recent high-profile court case has shown.)

You can help protect yourself by signing the back of your EuroMillions ticket and keep your sales receipt as proof of ownership for offline tickets. Better still you can avoid this unpleasant situation completely by opting to bet on EuroMillions online.

How do I win the EuroMillions Jackpot?

Is There A Way To Improve My Chances Of Winning The Lottery?

There is no scientifically verified way to accurately predict lottery numbers as draws are completely random. Every number has the exact same chance of being drawn. However there are a few things you can do to help improve your chances of winning prizes and also reduce your chances of dividing it between other winning players.

A well-known strategy is to never select numbers lower than 31 as most players bet on lucky days of the month – meaning that your chances of sharing your prize will be statistically much higher if you also include numbers from 32 upwards!

For a mathematically sound way of improving your chances of winning a prize try playing with an automated Quick Pick. This option is widely available widely online. The advantage of this method is that it employs a random number generator to create strictly random numbers.

These numbers are far less likely to be picked by other players. Therefore Quick Picks offer a greater probability that the chosen numbers will be unique compared with playing your 'lucky numbers' which, scientifically-speaking, are likely to be used by far more players than you might realise.

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EuroMillions Superdraw

What are EuroMillions SuperDraws and where and when do they take place?

The EuroMillions SuperDraw takes place on special dates or to celebrate specific milestones for EuroMillions. Although there are several SuperDraws each year the number and the dates upon which they occur varies.

The Super Draw bypasses the results of the previous weeks and sets the top jackpot at €100 million, or more, no matter what the current jackpot may be. If no Super Draw winner is found then the inflated jackpot rolls over to the next draw.

These types of draws guarantee plenty of hype and media coverage about who will be Europe's lucky 100x millionaire. The last Super Draw took place on October 3rd, 2014. Find out when the next one will be held on our EuroMillions Super Draws page.

EuroMillions is a transnational lottery that requires seven correct numbers to win the jackpot. It was launched on 7 February 2004 by France's Française des Jeux, Spain's Loterías y Apuestas del Estado and the United Kingdom's Camelot. The first draw was held on 13 February 2004 in Paris.^{[citation needed]} Initially, only the UK, France and Spain participated, with the Austrian, Belgian, Irish, Luxembourgish, Portuguese and Swiss lotteries joining for the 8 October 2004 draw.

Drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday night at 20:45 CET in Paris. A standard EuroMillions ticket costs €2.50, £2.50 or CHF3.50 per line played, but this depends on the local currency.

Ireland has an exclusive option called Plus, which adds €1.00 per line. As of February 2014, a non-optional addition called 'My Million' in France adds €0.50 per line, while in Portugal it is called 'M1lhão' and represents €0.30 of the whole €2.50 bet.

The cost of playing in the UK increased from £1.50 to £2.00 per line on 7 November 2009, due to the EUR/GBPexchange rate and automatic entry into its Millionaire Raffle. On 24 September 2016, the cost per line increased from £2.00 to £2.50 in the UK. On the same day, in Ireland and Spain it rose to €2.50 per line.

From 24 September 2016, the number of lucky stars changed from a pool of 11 to a pool of 12 numbers, decreasing the jackpot winning odds from 1:117million to 1:140million.

All prizes, including the jackpot, are tax-free (except in Switzerland, Spain and Portugal, since 2013) and are paid as a lump sum.

Play[edit]

• The player selects five main numbers which can be any number from 1 to 50.
• The player selects two different lucky star numbers from a pool of 12 numbers.

Draws take place at 20:45 every Tuesday and Friday in Paris. The results are published shortly after the draw on associated and independent websites around 20:45 UTC.^[1]

To participate in the EuroMillions Lotto, tickets can be purchased from many outlets, namely at licensed stores and online websites.

The game play changed on Tuesday, 10 May 2011 with a second weekly draw and the number of 'lucky stars' in the Paquerette machine increasing from 9 to 11. A prize for matching two main numbers and no lucky stars was also introduced on the same date.

On Saturday, 24 September 2016, the number of 'lucky stars' increased again, from 11 to 12.

Eligibility[edit]

• According to the Euromillions rules page, no restriction on the nationality of buyer exists. Tourists/ Non-residents are eligible to participate in the EuroMillions lottery as long as they aged 18 or over. The minimum age differs in some countries, e.g. it is 16 years in the UK(before October 2021)^[2] and Austria.^{[better source needed]}
• The game is currently available to players in Andorra, Austria, Belgium, France (including overseas regions and collectives), Ireland, the Isle of Man, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.^{[3][better source needed]}

Prize structure[edit]

The prize structure as of Tuesday, 4 February 2020 is as follows:

The Prize Guarantee Fund is available to contribute to the jackpot, for example, to boost the initial jackpot in a sequence of growing jackpots. The amount utilized each week is determined in advance by the participating lotteries.

• (a) per entry
• (b) prize fund = 50% of sales main draw
• (b) sales main draw = €2.20 in pounds sterling per entry (exchange rate!) times number of entries
• (X) draw 1 to 5: 50% + 10% & draw 6 (or higher): 42% + 18%
• (c) expected winnings are based on the currency exchange rate as at 7 December 2019, 1 euro = 0.8419 pound, rounded to 1 pound
• The odds of winning any prize at all are 1 in 13
• The odds of getting none of the 50 main balls but getting both lucky stars is approximately 1 in 115. This means that it is less likely than getting 2 main balls and one lucky star (1 in 49). However, there is no prize for only getting 2 lucky stars.
• The figures for the estimated prize are just a guide, and the actual amount varies according to the total in the prize fund and the number of winners for each prize. (Estimated prizes as per reverse of UK payslip)
• If the Jackpot is not won, it rolls over to the next draw.

Effective 7 November 2009 new rules were put in place regarding rollovers.^{[better source needed]}

• The new rules introduce the Jackpot Pool Cap. The jackpot will continue to roll over until the Jackpot reaches or exceeds €185,000,000, the Jackpot will remain at €185,000,000 and any additional prize money rolled over will be added to the jackpot pool for the next lower prize level containing at least one winner (5 main numbers + 1 Lucky Star or possibly even just five main numbers).
• After winning the Jackpot with a Jackpot Pool Cap, the Jackpot Pool Cap grows by €5,000,000. (In other words, after the capped Jackpot of €185,000,000 is won, the next Jackpot Pool Cap is €190,000,000, then the next time €195,000,000, etc.)
• If the €190,000,000 Jackpot is still not won, the Jackpot will continue to be €190,000,000 for the next draw if it is won, and again any additional prize money will be added to the jackpot pool for the next lower prize level containing at least one winner.

A new rule change of 12 January 2012 locks the Jackpot cap at €190,000,000 permanently and if the jackpot is not won after two draws, the prize money will be distributed among the winners at the next level. A new rule change of 24 September 2016 states that if the jackpot is not won five draws after it reaches €190,000,000, the prize money will be distributed among the winners at the next level. The minimum jackpot prize increased from fifteen million euros to seventeen million euros.

As of February 4, 2020, the rules regarding the EuroMillions jackpot are about to change. The new cap will be €200,000,000, but that will no longer be the largest amount that the first prize can reach. If the jackpot gets to this amount the cycle can last for five draws. If there are no winners in this 5th draw the jackpot is paid out to the lower tier. The jackpot stays fixed during this five final draws of the cycle. For the next cycle the maximum jackpot is set to €210,000,000 (an increase by €10,000,000). Then again the jackpot payout in the 5th final draw of this cycle. The jackpot stays fixed during this five final draws of the cycle. And so on....for the next cycles the maximum jackpot can reach 220,230,240 and maximum 250 million euros.

EuroMillions Trust[edit]

The participating national lotteries in the EuroMillions game have each established a EuroMillions Trust account. This is used for the settlement of all amounts due, and for holding amounts in respect of future prizes. This trust arrangement protects the participating lotteries between them from a default from one of the national companies, and ultimately the players' interests.

Super Draws and Event Draws[edit]

Super Draws and Event Draws are special drawings when the Jackpot is set to a guaranteed amount – often €100,000,000. The difference is that a Super Draw jackpot will roll over to the next drawing if not won, but an Event Draw jackpot will be distributed among the winners in the next lower tier (i.e. match 5 + 1). Until now, jackpots in a Super Draw have rolled over to the next drawing if not won.

The first Super Draw of 2011 took place on Tuesday 10 May to mark the introduction of the second weekly Euromillions draw and changes to the game format (11 lucky stars instead of 9 and a new 'match 2 main numbers and no lucky stars' prize tier).

The first Super Draw of 2016 took place on Friday 30 September to introduce the change to the game format (12 lucky stars instead of 11 and increased price).

Event Draws have been held to date on

• 9 February 2007 (€100 million);
• 28 September 2007 (€130 million);
• 8 February 2008 (€130 million);
• 26 September 2008 (€130 million).

Super Draws have been held to date on

• 6 March 2009 (€100 million);
• 18 September 2009 (€100 million);
• 5 February 2010 (€100 million);
• 1 October 2010 (€100 million);
• 10 May 2011 (€100 million);
• 4 October 2011 (€100 million);
• 28 September 2012 (€100 million);
• 22 March 2013 (€100 million);
• 7 June 2013 (€100 million);
• 15 November 2013 (€100 million);
• 7 March 2014 (€100 million);
• 3 October 2014 (€100 million);
• 6 March 2015 (€100 million);
• 5 June 2015 (€100 million);
• 6 November 2015 (€100 million);
• 30 September 2016 (€130 million);
• 30 June 2017 (€100 million);
• 15 September 2017 (€130 million);
• 20 April 2018 (€130 million);
• 21 September 2018 (€130 million);
• 1 February 2019 (€120 million);
• 7 June 2019 (€130 million);
• 7 February 2020 (€130 million);
• 3 July 2020 (€130 million);
• 25 September 2020 (€130 million);
• 20 November 2020 (€130 million);
• 5 February 2021 (€130 million).

A €100,000,000 Super draw was planned for 6 June 2014 but was cancelled when the jackpot rolled over to €105,000,000.^[5]

This is a change to the game rules^{[better source needed]} as of 4 April 2011 when the Event Draw was added.

Largest Jackpots[edit]

• AJ: Announced Jackpot (Super Draw)
• RO2: Roll over in the 2nd Prize Category
• Dy: y is the number of Draws from starting the minimum Jackpot (roll-ups)

Notable wins[edit]

The first huge jackpot of over €115.4 million was won by Irish lady Dolores McNamara on 29 July 2005. On 3 February 2006, three winners shared the record jackpot of €183 million after the first rank was eleven draws vacant. Two French people and one Portuguese received €61,191,026 each. In order to limit the jackpot from growing higher, the rules of the game in the period from 2006 to 2009 stipulated that after the twelfth draw without a winner before the jackpot amount would be rolled down and shared between the winners in the next prize tier. This happened for the first time on 17 November 2006, after over €183 million had accumulated in the jackpot. The sum was shared between the winners of the second rank (there were 20 winners of €9.6 million each). The first highest jackpot with €190 million was won by the Bayford couple from England on 10 August 2012, and they received 'only' £148.6 million because of the strength of the pound. The €185 million (£161.6 million) jackpot that was won by the Weir couple from Scotland on 12 July 2011 was considered to be the highest jackpot in the UK until Peter Wilson's win on the 8 October 2019.

A jackpot of nearly €175.5 million was won by a family syndicate of 8 siblings (7 alive and one who had passed away but whose family were still included in the winnings) who were from Naul in North County Dublin on 19 February 2019.

A jackpot of €190 million (£170.2 million) was won by a single ticket holder in the UK bearing the winning numbers - 7,10,15,44,49 and the lucky numbers 3,12.

Distribution of revenue[edit]

In the UK, the total EuroMillions revenue is broken down as follows:^{[citation needed]}

Email scams making use of EuroMillions brand name[edit]

Chris and Colin Weir won the EuroMillions and pledged to donate their prize money to good causes.^[6] However, cybercriminals started using their names in their email scams to fool the general public and ultimately cheat them of money.^[7]

EuroMillions Plus (Ireland only)[edit]

In June 2007, with the success of the main EuroMillions game, the Irish National Lottery launched EuroMillions Plus. For an extra €1 per line, players could enter the additional draw with the top prize each week of €500,000. Sales of the main EuroMillions in Ireland for 2006 were over €145 million; this success led to the introduction of 'Plus'.

Euromillions Lottery

UK Millionaire Maker[edit]

Since November 2009 at least one UK player every week has won a guaranteed £1,000,000. With the introduction of the Tuesday EuroMillions Draw on Tuesday 10 May 2011 there were 2 Millionaire Raffle winners each week. Changes to Euromillions in September 2016 meant that two guaranteed Millionaire Raffle winners were made per draw, or 4 per week across the two draws.

According to the Euromillions website, the chances of winning the UK Millionaire Maker game on a Tuesday can be estimated as 1 in 1,900,000. This can shrink to 1 in 2,250,000 in the events of rollovers. On a Friday, it can be calculated as 1 in 2,950,000 but again the odds can fall to 1 in 3,400,000 in the events of a 4 times rollover. Winning in this game depends entirely on the number of the payslips sold so the odds fluctuate. The odds may also fluctuate during a super draw or a special event in the UK Millionaire Raffle.

Prices per line in the UK increased by 50p to £2.00. The 50p was added due to weak exchange rates between the pound and the euro and to cover the expense of the new Millionaire Maker.On 24 September 2016 the price per line in the UK was increased by an additional 50p to £2.50.

In January 2019, the number of guaranteed winners in the UK Millionaire Maker game reverted to one.

See also[edit]

• Eurojackpot - a similar transnational lottery in Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.
• Vikinglotto - a similar transnational lottery in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Slovenia and Belgium.

References[edit]

1. ^https://www.fdj.fr/mag/questions/euromillions-my-million-heure
2. ^https://www.lotterypost.com/news/334741
3. ^'Participating countries of the Euromillions lottery (Euromillions Rules and FAQ Explained, 2020)'.
4. ^'EuroMillions Prizes and Prize Fund Distribution'. national-lottery.co.uk. Retrieved 11 November 2019.
5. ^'EuroMillions draw: lottery postponed after jackpot naturally passes €100 million mark after rollovers and strong ticket sales'. The Independent. 5 June 2014. Archived from the original on 11 May 2015.
6. ^'BBC News - Lottery win: Euromillions couple are 'tickled pink''. BBC News. 15 June 2011. Retrieved 4 June 2014.
7. ^Lauren Crooks (12 August 2012). 'Internet fraudsters pose as Scots lotto millionaires in bid to dupe the gullible out of cash'. The Daily Record. Retrieved 25 November 2018.

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