Eurojackpot - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Eurojackpot is a popular European lottery game that was first launched in March 2012. It is played in 18 different countries across Europe, including Germany, Spain, and Italy.
- 2. The Eurojackpot drawing takes place every Friday in Helsinki, Finland. The winning numbers are drawn from two separate drums, one containing numbers 1 to 50 and the other containing numbers 1 to 10.
- 3. Players must choose five main numbers from a pool of 1 to 50, as well as two additional numbers (Euro numbers) from a pool of 1 to 10. To win the jackpot, players must match all seven numbers drawn.
- 4. The odds of winning the Eurojackpot jackpot are 1 in 95,344,200, making it more likely to win than other major European lotteries like EuroMillions.
- 5. The minimum jackpot prize for Eurojackpot is €10 million, and there is a maximum jackpot cap of €90 million. If the jackpot reaches this cap and is not won, the excess funds are added to the next prize tier.
- 6. In addition to the jackpot, there are 11 additional prize tiers in Eurojackpot, offering players the chance to win smaller prizes for matching fewer numbers.
- 7. Eurojackpot tickets can be purchased from authorized retailers in participating countries or online through official lottery websites. The cost of a ticket varies depending on the country, but typically ranges from €2 to €3 per line.
- 8. Players can also choose to play multiple draws in advance by selecting the number of draws they wish to enter when purchasing their ticket.
- 9. Eurojackpot prizes must be claimed within a certain period of time, typically ranging from 30 days to 3 years depending on the country where the ticket was purchased. Unclaimed prizes are either donated to charity or used for future lottery prizes.
- 10. Eurojackpot has created many millionaires since its inception, with the largest jackpot ever won totaling €90 million. The game has gained popularity across Europe for its high jackpots and relatively good odds of winning compared to other lotteries.