EuroJackpot Guide: Rules, Odds, Draw Times and Online Play
EuroJackpot is a multinational European lottery played across 19 participating countries. A standard line uses five main numbers from 1 to 50 plus two Euro numbers from 1 to 12, with draws every Tuesday and Friday in Helsinki. The jackpot starts at €10 million and can grow to a maximum of €120 million.
EuroJackpot at a glance
- Participating countries: 19 European countries, including Germany, Finland, Spain, Italy, Poland and Greece.
- Number format: Choose 5 main numbers from 1 to 50 and 2 Euro numbers from 1 to 12.
- Draw days: Tuesday and Friday.
- Draw location: Helsinki, Finland.
- Starting jackpot: €10 million.
- Maximum jackpot: €120 million.
- Jackpot odds: 1 in 139,838,160.
- Overall prize odds: About 1 in 32.
- Prize tiers: 12 standard winning classes.
- Official online access: Through participating national or regional lottery operators, subject to local rules.
How to play EuroJackpot
To play EuroJackpot, select five main numbers from 1 through 50 and two Euro numbers from 1 through 12.
The same central drawing determines the winning combination for all participating countries. A jackpot win requires all five main numbers and both Euro numbers.
There are 12 standard prize classes, so partial matches can also win. The lowest categories require fewer main numbers together with one or two Euro numbers according to the official prize table.
Players can normally choose their own numbers or use the random selection option supplied by their national lottery. System entries are also available in some countries and contain multiple standard combinations at a higher total cost.
Ticket prices and add-ons
EuroJackpot has a common game format, but the retail price can differ by participating country because national fees and taxes are not identical.
In Germany, for example, one EuroJackpot line costs €2 plus the processing fee charged by the relevant state lottery company. Other countries publish their own local ticket price.
There is no single pan-European paid multiplier built into every EuroJackpot ticket. Some national operators offer local extras or companion games, but those are separate from the shared EuroJackpot draw.
The price displayed by the official lottery issuing the entry is therefore the correct price for that customer.
Draw days and times
EuroJackpot is drawn every Tuesday and Friday in Helsinki, Finland.
Sales deadlines are set by the participating national lotteries and can be earlier than the physical draw. A German state lottery, a Finnish operator and a Spanish operator can therefore have different entry cutoffs even though all tickets participate in the same drawing.
The result is distributed to participating lotteries after the draw. Players should check the result with the operator that issued their ticket, especially when national add-ons are also attached to the entry.
Finland uses Eastern European local time, including summer time changes, so international viewers should not rely on a permanently fixed UTC time.
Prizes and odds
The jackpot odds are 1 in 139,838,160 for one standard 5+2 line. Across all 12 EuroJackpot prize classes, the overall chance of winning a prize is about 1 in 32.
The top category requires five main numbers plus two Euro numbers. Lower categories pay for combinations including 5+1, 5+0, 4+2 and other partial matches down to the lowest winning classes.
Prize amounts below the jackpot depend on the money allocated to each class and the number of winners across participating countries.
The odds are the same for a standard line regardless of which participating country issues it. Local ticket prices and tax treatment can differ, but the central number matrix does not.
Jackpots, rollovers and records
EuroJackpot starts at €10 million. If nobody matches 5+2, the jackpot rolls to a later Tuesday or Friday draw until it is won or reaches the €120 million cap.
The present game format dates from 25 March 2022. That change added a Tuesday draw, expanded the Euro-number pool from 10 to 12 and raised the maximum jackpot from €90 million to €120 million.
When the jackpot reaches €120 million, it cannot grow indefinitely. EuroJackpot's cap and roll-down rules determine how long it can remain at the ceiling and what happens to prize money when the top category is not won.
The largest possible advertised jackpot under the current rules is therefore €120 million.
How to play EuroJackpot online
Official online play is organised by participating country rather than by one central EuroJackpot sales website.
In Germany, customers use the authorised state lottery company for their region. In Finland, Veikkaus is the official operator. Spain uses SELAE, while other participating countries have their own licensed or state lottery channels.
Eligibility, age, location and account rules depend on the operator that issues the entry. A customer should not assume that an account in one EuroJackpot country is open to residents of every other country.
Third party messenger services and betting sites are separate from the official operators and can use different prize payment models.
Claiming prizes
EuroJackpot claim procedures are national or regional. There is no single Europe wide deadline that applies to every winning ticket.
A winner must follow the rules of the lottery that issued the entry. That includes the claim period, identity requirements, retail payment limits and any local tax treatment.
For an official online entry, small or medium prizes can often be credited through the registered account, while major wins require direct contact and additional identity checks.
Retail winners should keep the original ticket secure. A deadline quoted for Germany, Finland or Spain should not be applied automatically to a ticket issued in another participating country.
EuroJackpot FAQ
How many countries play EuroJackpot?
EuroJackpot is currently played in 19 participating European countries.
What numbers do you choose?
Choose five main numbers from 1 to 50 and two Euro numbers from 1 to 12.
When is EuroJackpot drawn?
Draws are held Tuesday and Friday in Helsinki, Finland.
What are the jackpot odds?
The top prize odds are 1 in 139,838,160 per standard line.
What is the maximum jackpot?
The current jackpot cap is €120 million.
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.