Euromillones - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Euromillones is a popular European lottery game that was launched in February 2004 by three major European lottery operators: La Française des Jeux, Loterías y Apuestas del Estado, and Camelot.
- 2. The game is played in nine European countries: Spain, France, the United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Ireland, Luxembourg, Portugal, and Switzerland.
- 3. Players must choose five numbers from a pool of 1 to 50, as well as two Lucky Star numbers from a pool of 1 to 12. To win the jackpot, players must match all seven numbers.
- 4. The minimum jackpot for Euromillones is €17 million, and it can roll over to a maximum of €190 million. If the jackpot reaches this cap and is not won, the excess funds are distributed among the winners of the next highest prize tier.
- 5. In addition to the jackpot, there are 12 other prize tiers in Euromillones, offering different cash prizes for matching fewer numbers.
- 6. Euromillones draws take place every Tuesday and Friday evening in Paris, France, at 8:45 PM CET.
- 7. The odds of winning the Euromillones jackpot are 1 in 139,838,160, making it a relatively challenging game to win. However, the overall odds of winning any prize in Euromillones are 1 in 13.
- 8. Euromillones has produced some huge jackpot winners over the years, with the largest jackpot ever won being €210 million in February 2020.
- 9. Players can purchase Euromillones tickets at authorized retailers in the participating countries or play online through the official website or mobile app.
- 10. A portion of the proceeds from Euromillones ticket sales goes towards funding various charitable causes and projects in the participating countries, making it a lottery game that gives back to the community.