In Portugal, EuroMillions is offered by Jogos Santa Casa, the national gaming operator of Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa (SCML). The lottery is called the Euromilhões Portugal. SCML manages the country’s main state games, including Euromilhões, Totoloto, Raspadinha, Placard, and Totobola.
EuroMillions M1LHÃO feature
One of the biggest differences for players in Portugal is the M1LHÃO feature. Every EuroMillions ticket bought in Portugal includes a unique M1LHÃO code at no extra cost, giving players entry into the Friday M1LHÃO draw for a guaranteed €1 million prize.
How to play?
How to Play EuroMillions in Portugal
The game follows the standard EuroMillions format used across participating countries:
- Pick 5 numbers from 1 to 50.
- Pick 2 Lucky Stars from 1 to 12.
- Each line costs €2.50.
Draws take place every Tuesday and Friday evening in Paris. The jackpot can now reach a maximum of €250 million, and Portugal also benefits from the automatic M1LHÃO add-on on every eligible ticket.
The odds are still very difficult for the jackpot, but the game offers several prize tiers, and Portuguese players also have the extra chance to win the M1LHÃO prize on Fridays.
What Makes Portugal Different: The M1LHÃO
Every EuroMillions ticket purchased in Portugal includes a M1LHÃO code. That code is tied to the Friday draw, where one ticket is guaranteed to win €1 million.
- When? The M1LHÃO draw is held every Friday evening.
- Prize? One lucky code wins €1 million.
- Who? Players who buy their EuroMillions ticket in Portugal are eligible automatically.
This means that every Friday, a Portuguese ticket can become a millionaire even if the main EuroMillions jackpot is not won.
Social Impact: Where Does the Money Go?
EuroMillions in Portugal is not only about jackpots. The game is operated within the wider Jogos Santa Casa system, and the proceeds help support social causes and public-interest programs through SCML.
By playing, participants contribute to areas such as:
- Healthcare and social support programs.
- Youth and sports development.
- Education and cultural initiatives.
This makes EuroMillions and M1LHÃO both a lottery game and a funding mechanism for social projects in Portugal.
Quick Facts – EuroMillions Portugal 2026
- Ticket Price: €2.50.
- Draws: Tuesday and Friday (EuroMillions), Friday (M1LHÃO).
- Jackpot Cap: €250 million.
- M1LHÃO: 1 guaranteed €1 million prize in Portugal every Friday.
- Taxes: Winnings above €5,000 are subject to 20% tax in Portugal.
- Operator: Jogos Santa Casa / SCML, Lisbon.
FAQ – EuroMillions & M1LHÃO Portugal
Do I automatically enter M1LHÃO with my EuroMillions ticket?
Yes. Every EuroMillions ticket bought in Portugal includes a M1LHÃO code automatically.
Can foreigners play M1LHÃO?
Yes, but only if they buy a EuroMillions ticket in Portugal through the Portuguese lottery system.
What is the chance of winning M1LHÃO?
One M1LHÃO prize is guaranteed every Friday, so the winning code is selected from the eligible tickets sold in Portugal.
Where do lottery proceeds go?
Proceeds support social, healthcare, sports, and cultural initiatives managed through SCML and Jogos Santa Casa.
Games Offered
Jogos Santa Casa offers a variety of games, including:
- Euromilhões: A transnational European lottery.
- Totoloto: A traditional lottery game.
- Raspadinha: Instant scratch cards.
- Placard: Sports betting.
- Totobola: Football prediction game.
- Loto: Daily draw game.