Euro Millions

Euro Millions is a popular lottery game played across nine European countries, including the United Kingdom, France, Spain, and Switzerland. It offers players the chance to win big cash prizes by matching a set of numbers with the numbers drawn in the lottery.

Launched in February 2004, Euro Millions is a joint collaboration between the UK National Lottery, French Lottery ( operator Francis de Jeux), and Spain's Loteras y Apuestos del Estado (organizers of the famous El Gordo Draw). Other European lotteries have also joined.

How to Play Euro Millions

To play Euro Millions, you need to choose five numbers from a pool of numbers ranging from 1 to 50, and two additional numbers (known as Lucky Stars) from a pool of numbers ranging from 1 to 12. You can choose your own numbers or have the computer randomly generate them for you.

During the lottery drawing, five numbers are drawn from the pool of 50 numbers, followed by the two Lucky Stars from the pool of 1 to 12 numbers. The more of your chosen numbers that match the drawn numbers, the more you win.

Euro Millions Draws are held every Friday in all 3 countries. In the first Draw on February 13th 2004, the very first Euro Millions Jackpot of Euro$15 Million was won in France. Organizers expect future Jackpots to average 34 Million Euros and increase to as much as 70 Million Euros in the first year!

Prize Structure

Euro Millions offers a variety of prizes based on the number of matches you have with the drawn numbers. The more numbers you match, the higher your prize. The top prize is awarded for matching all five numbers and both Lucky Stars, and the amount of the prize is determined by the number of tickets sold and the number of winners for that prize category. The jackpot prize can reach hundreds of millions of euros!

Playing Euro Millions Online

Euro Millions can be played both online and in person in any of the nine participating countries. Playing online is a convenient option that allows you to select your numbers and purchase tickets from the comfort of your own home. Many online lottery websites offer a variety of features, such as automatic number selection and subscription options for multiple drawings.

You Have 12 Different Ways to Win in Euro Millions!

The Euro Millions Draw is a combination draw, with 5 balls drawn from 50, plus 2 balls (called 'Lucky Stars') drawn from 9. Five balls plus the 2 'Lucky Stars' must be matched to claim the Jackpot - but there are 11 other ways to win!

Match as few as three numbers, and you win a cash prize! Overall, you have a 1-in-24 chance of winning a prize! And with the UK, France and Spain all joining in, there is one massive prize fund to be shared between all three countries.

Conclusion

Euro Millions is a fun and exciting way to try your luck at winning big cash prizes. With a variety of prize categories and a massive jackpot that can reach hundreds of millions of euros, it's no wonder why this lottery game is so popular across Europe. Don't miss out on your chance to win big - play Euro Millions today!