Every Tuesday and Friday, the EuroMillions draw takes place in Paris, France. A certified drawing machine selects 5 main numbers from a pool of 1 to 50, plus 2 Lucky Stars from a separate pool of 1 to 12. To win the jackpot, players must correctly predict all seven numbers — the five main balls and both Lucky Stars.
The draw is held under independent supervision to guarantee a fair and random result. Each draw uses two separate machines: one for the main numbers and one for the Lucky Stars. The balls are weighed and tested before every draw, and the machines are selected at random, so no two draws are ever set up in exactly the same way.
When does the EuroMillions draw take place?
EuroMillions is drawn twice a week, on Tuesday and Friday evenings, at around 20:45 (CET) in Paris. The winning numbers are usually published within the hour and confirmed in full later that evening. Ticket sales close shortly before each draw, so it pays to choose your numbers in good time.
How the numbers are drawn
- Five main numbers are drawn from a set of balls numbered 1 to 50.
- Two Lucky Stars are drawn from a separate set numbered 1 to 12.
- Your prize tier depends on how many of these seven numbers you match.
- Matching all five main numbers and both Lucky Stars wins the jackpot.
You don’t need all seven numbers to win a prize — EuroMillions has 13 prize tiers in total, with the smallest prize awarded for matching just two main numbers. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 139,838,160, while the odds of winning any prize are roughly 1 in 13.