EuroMillions Guide: Rules, Odds, Jackpots and How to Play Online
EuroMillions is a shared European lottery played in nine countries: Austria, Belgium, France, Ireland, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. A standard line uses five main numbers from 1 to 50 and two Lucky Stars from 1 to 12, with draws every Tuesday and Friday.
The core draw is common across the participating countries, but the ticket price, national raffles, official online access, prize claim deadline and tax treatment depend on the operator that issues the ticket. The jackpot starts at €17 million and can rise to the current cap of €250 million.
EuroMillions at a glance
- Participating countries: Austria, Belgium, France, Ireland, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and the UK.
- Draws: Tuesday and Friday.
- Format: 5 main numbers from 1 to 50 plus 2 Lucky Stars from 1 to 12.
- Jackpot odds: 1 in 139,838,160.
- Overall odds: about 1 in 13 for a standard EuroMillions prize.
- Starting jackpot: €17 million.
- Current jackpot cap: €250 million.
- Price examples: €2.50 in Spain and France, £2.50 in the UK.
- National extras include El Millón in Spain, My Million in France and Millionaire Maker in the UK.
How to play EuroMillions
Choose five different main numbers from 1 to 50 and two Lucky Stars from 1 to 12. The same central result applies across all nine countries.
Matching all five main numbers and both Lucky Stars wins the jackpot. Another 12 prize tiers reward partial combinations, down to two main numbers.
Each national operator offers a random selection option. Country specific raffles and extras are attached to local tickets but are not part of the shared 5-plus-2 jackpot calculation. For example, Spain uses El Millón codes, France uses My Million and the UK uses Millionaire Maker codes under their local rules.
Ticket prices and add-ons
The price depends on the issuing country. SELAE in Spain currently charges €2.50 per line, FDJ in France also lists €2.50, and the UK National Lottery charges £2.50.
Local extras can be included in the price or offered separately. France, for example, has offered an optional Étoile+ feature in addition to the standard EuroMillions line. Other countries have their own national raffles.
A price from one country should not be converted and presented as the official price in another. Use the national operator that will actually issue the entry.
Draw days and times
EuroMillions is drawn every Tuesday and Friday. The central draw takes place in the evening. SELAE lists the draw around 21:00 Spanish peninsular time, while national sales deadlines occur earlier.
The cutoff is not identical across the nine countries. An online account can stop taking entries well before the physical drawing begins. Players should therefore follow the countdown or closing time displayed by their national operator.
Time zone and daylight saving differences are especially relevant to readers outside continental Europe.
Prizes and odds
EuroMillions has 13 standard prize tiers. The jackpot odds are 1 in 139,838,160. Other approximate odds include 1 in 6,991,908 for five main numbers plus one Lucky Star, 1 in 3,107,515 for five main numbers, 1 in 621,503 for four plus two Stars and 1 in 31,075 for four plus one Star.
Lower categories continue through three, two and one main number combinations with Lucky Stars. The overall chance of winning any standard EuroMillions prize is about 1 in 13.
Prize values below the jackpot vary with the prize pool and number of winners. National raffle prizes operate separately under the rules of the country that issued the ticket.
Jackpots, rollovers and records
The EuroMillions jackpot starts at €17 million. If nobody matches all five main numbers and both Lucky Stars, it rolls to the next draw and can continue growing.
The current cap is €250 million. Once the jackpot reaches the cap, it can remain there for a limited number of draws. If it is still not won by the final capped draw permitted under the rules, the top prize money moves to the next eligible winning tier.
The €250 million level was reached and won several times in 2025, establishing the current game record. After a jackpot is won or rolled down, a later jackpot cycle begins again from the base amount.
How to play EuroMillions online
Official online entry is organised country by country. A player uses the authorised national lottery where that person is eligible, such as SELAE in Spain, FDJ in France or The National Lottery in the UK.
Eligibility is not harmonised across Europe. National operators have their own age, account, residency and physical location requirements. Being able to open one country's lottery website does not mean an international visitor can lawfully create an account or enter.
Third party messengers may arrange a ticket purchase in a participating country, while betting services may offer a wager on the EuroMillions result. Those are separate from direct national lottery participation and have their own prize settlement terms.
Claiming prizes
There is no single EuroMillions claim deadline for all nine countries. The operator that issued the ticket controls the claim period and payment method.
Spain generally gives SELAE draw game winners three months. France uses a shorter deadline for FDJ draw games, while UK National Lottery draw prizes generally have a 180-day claim period. Other participating countries set their own rules.
Tax treatment also varies. Spain currently applies its lottery levy above an exempt amount, while the initial UK National Lottery prize is generally paid without UK income tax. Anyone with a large winning entry should follow the issuing operator's instructions rather than another country's rules.
EuroMillions FAQ
Which countries play EuroMillions?
Austria, Belgium, France, Ireland, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
How much does a EuroMillions line cost?
It depends on the issuing country. Current examples are €2.50 in Spain and France and £2.50 in the UK.
What are the jackpot odds?
The odds of matching five main numbers and both Lucky Stars are 1 in 139,838,160.
What is the maximum jackpot?
The current EuroMillions jackpot cap is €250 million.
Can EuroMillions be played online from another country?
Official online eligibility is set by each national operator. Third party messenger and betting services are different products and should not be confused with an official account.
Lottery play involves the risk of losing the full ticket price. Only play if you meet the legal age and eligibility rules where you live, set a spending limit, and do not chase losses.