EuroMillions is one of the biggest lotteries in Europe, with draws every Tuesday and Friday and jackpots that can climb to €250 million. At Eurolotteryjackpot.com, we explain how the game works, where you can play, what the odds are, and how the different EuroMillions countries add their own local millionaire raffles and prize features.

If you want to buy EuroMillions tickets online, compare the participating countries, or understand how jackpots, results and taxes work, this homepage gives you the full overview and links you to the right in-depth pages across the site.

EuroMillions Lottery

EuroMillions was launched in 2004 and is played across nine participating countries: Austria, Belgium, France, Ireland, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. The game combines a shared European jackpot with local extras such as the UK Millionaire Maker, My Million in France, El Millón in Spain and Ireland Only Raffle.

Because the lottery is organised through national operators, players can see small differences from one country to another, especially when it comes to raffle extras, claim rules and tax treatment. You can compare the operators in our guide to the 9 official EuroMillions organisations.

What is EuroMillions?

EuroMillions is a pan-European lottery in which players choose 5 main numbers from 1 to 50 and 2 Lucky Stars from 1 to 12. The jackpot starts at €17 million and can build through rollovers to a maximum of €250 million, making it one of the richest lottery formats in Europe.

Unlike many national lotteries, EuroMillions brings together players from multiple countries into one shared prize pool. That is why the jackpots can become so large, especially when there are several draws in a row without a top-tier winner.

How to play EuroMillions

To play EuroMillions, you select five numbers and two Lucky Stars, then enter the next available draw. Tickets can be bought through authorised outlets in the participating countries or through online lottery agents and reseller-style services.

• Choose 5 numbers from 1 to 50.
• Choose 2 Lucky Stars from 1 to 12.
• Play for one draw or multiple future draws.
• Check the winning numbers after the draw and claim prizes according to the rules of the country where the ticket was bought.

If you want the step-by-step version, read our full guide on how to play EuroMillions.

EuroMillions results and draw days

EuroMillions is drawn every Tuesday and Friday. The draw takes place in Paris and the winning numbers are then published shortly afterwards by the participating operators and lottery websites.

If you want the latest winning numbers, recent draw history and rollover updates, visit our dedicated EuroMillions results page.

Jackpot, rollovers and Superdraws

EuroMillions starts with a minimum jackpot of €17 million. If nobody matches all five main numbers and both Lucky Stars, the jackpot rolls over to the next draw and can keep rising until it reaches the cap.

• Starting jackpot: €17 million
• Maximum jackpot: €250 million
• Rollovers: the jackpot increases when there is no top-prize winner
• Superdraws: special draws with a boosted guaranteed starting jackpot

Superdraws are some of the most searched EuroMillions events because they begin with a much higher guaranteed jackpot than a normal draw. You can read more on our page about the EuroMillions Superdraw.

If you are more interested in past record wins, national stories and historic jackpot moments, continue to our pages about EuroMillions history and EuroMillions jackpot winners.

Odds of winning

The odds of winning the EuroMillions jackpot are 1 in 139,838,160. The overall chance of winning any prize is much better, at around 1 in 13, because the game has multiple lower prize tiers below the jackpot.

This balance between very large jackpots and a wide prize structure is one of the reasons EuroMillions remains so popular. For the full breakdown by prize tier, see our page on the odds of winning a cash prize or jackpot.

EuroMillions by country

Although the main draw is shared across Europe, each country can add its own national features. Some countries include millionaire raffles automatically, while others differ mainly in payout rules, ticket access or taxation.

• United Kingdom – includes the UK Millionaire Maker.
• France – includes My Million.
• Spain – includes El Millón.
• Ireland – includes Ireland Only Raffle and EuroMillions Plus.
• Belgium – includes local prize extras for Belgian players.
• Portugal – includes M1lhão.
• Austria – official participating country with local claim rules.
• Luxembourg – small market, but still part of the shared jackpot pool.
• Switzerland – official country with different tax treatment on larger wins.

You can also compare the full operator structure on our page about the 9 official EuroMillions organisations.

Playing from abroad

If you live outside one of the nine participating countries, you may still be able to join EuroMillions through online lottery agents or third-party services that purchase tickets on your behalf. Some services scan the physical ticket into your account, while others offer a betting model linked to the draw result.

This is one of the biggest reasons people search for EuroMillions online. Before choosing a service, read our guide on where to buy EuroMillions tickets online if you do not live in a participating country.

Taxes and payouts

Tax treatment depends on the country where the ticket was bought. Some participating countries do not tax winnings, while others apply tax rules above certain thresholds.

That means the place where you buy the ticket matters. For a country-by-country explanation, visit our page about European lottery taxes.

System play and number strategy

Some players prefer to stick with the same numbers, while others use random selections or wider system combinations. EuroMillions system play increases the number of combinations on one ticket, which may improve coverage but also increases the cost.

If you want to explore this side of the game, read our pages on playing EuroMillions with systems and number strategy.

Related lotteries

If you enjoy EuroMillions, you may also want to compare it with other international lottery formats on the site. Two related pages are EuroJackpot and EuroDreams, which offer different prize structures and play styles.

About this website

Eurolotteryjackpot.com is an independent information platform about EuroMillions and other large lotteries. The site is not an official lottery operator, which is why it is useful to keep a clear distinction between information pages, comparison content and ticket-buying links.

You can read more about the site itself on the About us page.

Frequently asked questions

What days is EuroMillions drawn?

EuroMillions is drawn every Tuesday and Friday.

How do you win the EuroMillions jackpot?

You win the jackpot by matching all 5 main numbers and both Lucky Stars.

What are the odds of winning the jackpot?

The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 139,838,160.

Can you play EuroMillions outside Europe?

Yes, in some cases players outside the participating countries use online lottery agents or third-party services, depending on local laws and platform availability.

Which countries take part in EuroMillions?

The participating countries are Austria, Belgium, France, Ireland, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

Is EuroMillions tax-free?

That depends on the country where the ticket was bought. Some participating countries do not tax winnings, while others do under certain thresholds and rules.

Responsible play: EuroMillions should be entertainment, not a financial strategy. Play within your budget and use local responsible-gaming tools where available.