EuroMillions - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. EuroMillions is a transnational lottery game played across nine European countries, including the UK, France, Spain, and Portugal.
- 2. The game was launched in 2004 and is known for its large jackpots, with the record being €200 million.
- 3. To play EuroMillions, players choose five main numbers from 1 to 50 and two Lucky Star numbers from 1 to 12.
- 4. Draws take place twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays, in Paris, France.
- 5. Prizes are awarded for matching as few as two main numbers, with the jackpot being won by matching all five main numbers and two Lucky Star numbers.
- 6. The odds of winning the jackpot are approximately 1 in 139 million, making it one of the most challenging lotteries to win.
- 7. EuroMillions offers a special event called "EuroMillions Superdraw" where the jackpot is increased to a guaranteed amount, regardless of whether it was won in the previous draw.
- 8. If the jackpot is not won, it rolls over to the next draw, leading to even larger prizes.
- 9. Winners have the option to remain anonymous or go public with their win, depending on their preference.
- 10. EuroMillions has contributed over €40 billion to various projects and good causes across participating countries since its inception.