Since its first draw in 2004, EuroMillions has been played by millions of people across nine European countries. It is by far the biggest lottery on the continent: the jackpot can climb all the way to its €250 million cap. Every draw guarantees at least €17 million in the top prize tier. On this page you’ll find the biggest EuroMillions jackpots ever, with verified amounts, dates and winning numbers.
What is the biggest EuroMillions jackpot ever?
The biggest EuroMillions jackpot ever fell on 28 March 2025, when an anonymous player from Austria won the record amount of €250 million. It is the highest sum ever paid out by a European lottery. The winning numbers were 10 – 21 – 30 – 42 – 45 with Lucky Stars 1 and 9. The jackpot had been climbing for seven weeks from €17 million until it reached the cap.
Remarkably, the previous record of €240 million (December 2023) was also won by an Austrian player. Since EuroMillions reached its €250 million cap in 2025, that maximum amount has been hit several times in a single year.
Top EuroMillions jackpots ever won
The table below shows the biggest EuroMillions jackpots ever. The amounts, dates and countries have been verified against official lottery sources.
| Amount | Date | Country | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| €250 million | 28 March 2025 | Austria | All-time record. Numbers 10-21-30-42-45 + stars 1 & 9. Anonymous. |
| €250 million | 17 June 2025 | Ireland | Jackpot won again at the cap. |
| €250 million | 19 August 2025 | France | Third time the cap was hit in 2025. |
| €240 million | 8 December 2023 | Austria | Previous record (win2day). |
| €230 million | 19 July 2022 | United Kingdom | Former record. Numbers 6-23-27-40-41 + stars 2 & 12. Anonymous. |
| €220 million | 15 October 2021 | France | Ticket bought in Tahiti. Numbers 21-26-31-34-49 + stars 2 & 5. |
| €215 million | 10 May 2022 | United Kingdom | Joe & Jess Thwaite of Gloucester — went public. |
The record winners in detail
€250 Million — 28 March 2025, Austria
The highest jackpot ever. Several lotteries initially announced there was no winner and that the following Tuesday’s draw would offer another chance — but it later emerged there was indeed a lucky Austrian. The winning ticket had been bought early on the day of the draw. The winner chose to remain anonymous, which is legally permitted in Austria. Winning numbers: 10 – 21 – 30 – 42 – 45, stars 1 and 9.
€230 Million — 19 July 2022, United Kingdom
The jackpot reached its then-cap of €230 million on 8 July and stayed at that level until it was won with a UK ticket on 19 July. Had it not been won, a “Must Be Won” draw would have followed. The winner opted for anonymity — a legal option in the UK — and claimed the prize promptly. Winning numbers: 6 – 23 – 27 – 40 – 41, stars 2 and 12.
€220 Million — 15 October 2021, France
The winning ticket was purchased in Tahiti (French Polynesia) and counted as a French win. The winner was a young woman who had never played EuroMillions before. She said she wanted to travel the world and see snow for the first time. Winning numbers: 21 – 26 – 31 – 34 – 49, stars 2 and 5.
€215 Million — 10 May 2022, United Kingdom
The jackpot escalated to €215 million (£184 million) over seven and a half weeks. Winners Joe and Jess Thwaite of Gloucester decided to go public with their story. They said they intended to keep their usual work routine at first, and did not want the burden of secrecy to fall on others.
Biggest Belgian EuroMillions winner
The biggest jackpot ever won by a Belgian fell in October 2016, when a player from Brussels won €168 million. A year later, another Belgian player won €153 million. Since EuroMillions began in 2004, dozens of Belgians have won the jackpot.
How does the jackpot cap work?
The EuroMillions jackpot starts at €17 million and keeps growing as long as there is no top-tier winner. The cap is €250 million. Once it is reached and no winner emerges, the jackpot stays at €250 million for a maximum of five draws. If there is still no tier-1 winner at the fifth draw, the amount rolls down to the next prize tier with at least one winner. After a record jackpot is won, the next cycle restarts at €17 million.
EuroMillions is drawn twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays. Nine countries take part: France, Spain, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Portugal, Ireland, Austria, Switzerland and Luxembourg. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 139,838,160.
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest EuroMillions jackpot ever?
€250 million, won on 28 March 2025 by an anonymous player from Austria. It is the EuroMillions cap and the highest amount ever paid out by a European lottery.
How high can the EuroMillions jackpot go?
The cap is €250 million. Once that amount is won, the jackpot for the next cycle restarts at €17 million.
Which countries win the most big jackpots?
The United Kingdom, France and Spain together account for most EuroMillions jackpots since 2004. The two highest ever were both won in Austria.
What are the odds of winning the jackpot?
The odds of winning the jackpot (5 main numbers + 2 Lucky Stars) are 1 in 139,838,160.