Guide to Playing and Winning EuroMillions
Extra EuroMillions Events in the United Kingdom
UK Millionaire Maker
If you purchase a EuroMillions ticket in the UK, you will automatically be entered into the UK Millionaire Maker draw. To participate, all you have to do is pay a small fee of £2.50.
Each line of numbers on your ticket has its own unique nine-digit code which you can find at the bottom of your ticket.
To verify your Millionaire Maker results, you can take your ticket to the store clerk or use the EuroMillions checker. If you play online, you will receive an email notification if you win.
To claim your £1,000,000 prize, you must correctly enter the nine characters in the specified sequence.
EuroMillions HotPicks
EuroMillions HotPicks is a lottery game that can be played independently. However, its results are based on those of EuroMillions. You can select one to five primary numbers and try to match them with the winning numbers. Each entry costs £1.50. It is essential to match all the selected numbers with the winning numbers to win the game.
If you wish to purchase tickets in person, you must buy them from an authorized seller located in one of the qualifying countries. As a result, the Greek lottery organization is not participating, cannot benefit from, and does not have an interest in selling tickets in Greece.
Where Do Online Lottery Shops Fit In?
The specifics of how these service providers function will vary by location. State lotteries own or are responsible for several internet casinos. On the other hand, some sites let you "bet on the outcome" of lotteries in the same way you could wager on the result of a football game.
Betting works much like purchasing a concert ticket. In addition, they provide rewards that correspond with the EuroMillions division awards. Everything seems exactly as it would from a legitimate seller.
EuroMillions Rules
Players choose five major numbers from 1 to 50 and two Lucky Star numbers from 1 to 12. To win, you must match your chosen lucky numbers with the drawn ones. If you match all seven numbers, you will win a portion of the jackpot, which starts at €17 million (roughly £14 million) and carries over if it is not claimed.
In addition to the jackpot, there are 12 smaller reward tiers, so you may win even if you only match two of the primary numbers.
Here are the EuroMillions lottery prizes and odds.
| Matched Numbers | Prize Fund Share | Odds | Ave. Prize Amount/Draw |
| 5 + 2 Lucky Stars | 50% | 1 in 139,838,160 | £57,977,286.83 |
| 5 + 1 Lucky Star | 2.61% | 1 in 6,991,908 | £268,955.13 |
| 5 | 0.61% | 1 in 3,107,514.67 | £29,307.58 |
| 4 + 2 Lucky Stars | 0.19% | 1 in 621,502.93 | £1,655.22 |
| 4 + 1 Lucky Star | 0.35% | 1 in 31,075.15 | £97.43 |
| 3 + 2 Lucky Stars | 0.37% | 1 in 14,125.07 | £56.55 |
| 4 | 0.26% | 1 in 13,811.18 | £33.16 |
| 2 + 2 Lucky Stars | 1.30% | 1 in 985.47 | £11.29 |
| 3 + 1 Lucky Star | 1.45% | 1 in 706.25 | £8.52 |
| 3 | 2.70% | 1 in 313.89 | £7.07 |
| 1 + 2 Lucky Stars | 3.27% | 1 in 187.71 | £5.76 |
| 2 + 1 Lucky Star | 10.30% | 1 in 49.27 | £4.47 |
| 2 | 16.59% | 1 in 21.9 | £2.71 |
The possible combinations of numbers remain the same regardless of the total number of players. When more than one individual picks the winning numbers, the pot is divided evenly among them.
Therefore, if you're playing for the jackpot, a strategy based on selecting fewer common numbers might increase your chances of winning.
You may also have the computer pick your numbers at random. EuroMillions refers to this choice as the Lucky Dip.
Claiming EuroMillion Prizes
You must show the winning ticket to collect the prize. Prizes won in EuroMillions are claimed in several ways, depending on the country. This table details when winners must claim a reward and the consequences for failing to do so by the specified date.
| Country | Claim Period | What Becomes Of Unclaimed Prizes |
| Austria | 3 years | Funds were rolled back into the lottery for three years before being utilized to pay for increased prize amounts. |
| Belgium | 20 weeks | Brought back to the Belgian National Lottery. |
| France | 60 days | Used to support special promos, creating a handful of millionaires within a week. |
| Ireland | 90 days | Given back to the Irish National Lottery to be used in advertising for its games, which benefits charity. |
| Luxembourg | 60 days | Returned to the lottery’s reserve fund. |
| Portugal | 90 days | Donated to the Lisbon-based charity Santa Casa da Misericórdia, which operates hospitals and supports other good causes. |
| Spain | 3 months | Donated to the government's treasury. |
| Switzerland | 26 weeks | Donated back to the lottery for future charitable giveaways. |
| UK | 180 days | Donated to the Good Causes Fund of the National Lottery. |
How To Choose Your EuroMillions Lottery Strategy
In the EuroMillions draw, every possible combination of numbers has an equal chance of being selected. Although it may seem unlikely, a ticket with seven randomly chosen numbers evenly separated has the same odds of winning as a ticket with seven consecutive numbers.
The odds of winning the EuroMillions are the same whether you use a Lucky Dip or an online EuroMillions lottery guide to choose your numbers.
What Are The Most Often Drawn Numbers?
EuroMillions and other lottery top search phrases often center on the most often drawn numbers. Common queries on Google, Bing, and the other search engines include "EuroMillions best numbers" and “what are the most frequent EuroMillions numbers”.
Below, we'll go through some EuroMillions hot and cold numbers to help you determine which ones to play. But here's the rub: little of this helps at all.
There is zero correlation between past EuroMillions' outcomes and future outcomes. The fact that a given EuroMillions ticket has been drawn several times in the past is no guarantee that it will be picked any time again soon.
If you're wondering why your odds are identical for each set of numbers, it's because, as we've already shown, it is. Nonetheless, it's a good read, and there are some fascinating insights to be gleaned regarding the hottest and coldest EuroMillions numbers.
Hot and Cold EuroMillion Numbers
It's easy to see that the most frequent and least common EuroMillions numbers are very different throughout the first seven years of the draw.
- Despite over 370 drawings, the number "28" only appeared 26 times, whereas the number "50" was drawn 54 times.
- Five years later, "28" and "50" became popular choices, with 67 and 60 draws, respectively.
- Between May 2011 and September 2016, the digit 10 was the most frequent occurrence - a whopping 70 times! The number "41" was the rarest, appearing only 38 times.
- At EuroMillions' 1,225th drawing in 2019, the number "46" was the least popular, having shown up less than 100 times, while the number "50" was the most popular, showing up 145 times.
- The above "all-time" statistics show that the lowest number occurred 7.8% of the time, while the highest number occurred 11.8% of the time.
- The official figures revealed that the number "46" was the least selected in the 1,225th drawing of the EuroMillions, followed by the number "33," the second coldest number. This suggests that players look at past EuroMillions results to determine which numbers to play.
As of [%s:month_year], the most frequently drawn numbers in the EuroMillions lottery are:
- Ball number 21, drawn 194 times.
- Ball number 23, drawn 193 times.
- Ball number 44, drawn 191 times.
- Ball number 19, drawn 190 times.
- Ball number 50, drawn 189 times.
These numbers have been the most common for the period between the first draw in 2004 and the last draw in [%s:month_year]
EuroMillions Hot and Cold Lucky Star Numbers
Just 12 lucky stars exist. A glance back at past EuroMillions draws reveals the kind of trend one might expect.
- Since it wasn't featured in the EuroMillions until September 2016, the number 12 has made the fewest appearances.
- The next lowest are 10 and 11, but they didn't show up until May 2011. Hence, they're not considered "low" numbers.
As of this writing, the most often drawn Lucky Star was only three times as often as the second most frequently drawn Lucky Star and 47 times as often as the least frequently drawn Lucky Star.
FAQ
What is EuroMillions?
EuroMillions is a popular lottery game played across Europe, including the UK. To play, you select five main numbers between 1 and 50, and two "Lucky Stars" numbers from 1 to 12. Matching all seven wins the jackpot. It's been running since 2004 and offers some of the biggest lottery prizes in Europe.
How do you play EuroMillions in the UK?
Playing EuroMillions involves choosing five numbers from 1 to 50 and two Lucky Stars from 1 to 12. If your numbers match those drawn, you win a prize. The more numbers you match, the larger your winnings. You can buy tickets online or from authorised retailers across the UK.
What are the odds of winning on EuroMillions?
The odds of winning any prize on EuroMillions are approximately 1 in 13. However, hitting the jackpot, which means matching all five main numbers and both Lucky Stars, has odds of around 1 in 139 million. Remember to play responsibly.
Can I play EuroMillions online in the UK?
Yes, you can play EuroMillions online. Numerous authorised websites and the National Lottery website allow you to purchase tickets and check your results. Always ensure the site is legitimate and secure before playing.
What is the EuroMillions SuperDraw?
The EuroMillions SuperDraw is a special event with a guaranteed massive jackpot, regardless of the previous draw's outcome. Jackpots usually start around £100 million and can roll over, potentially reaching a maximum of approximately £190 million.
How does the EuroMillions jackpot roll over?
If no one wins the jackpot in a EuroMillions draw, the prize money is added to the jackpot for the next draw, increasing its size. This continues until someone wins or the jackpot hits its maximum limit. Always gamble responsibly.
What happens to unclaimed EuroMillions prizes in the UK?
In the UK, unclaimed EuroMillions prizes, after a certain period, are typically donated to the National Lottery Good Causes fund. This fund supports various charitable projects across the UK.
Are there any additional games associated with EuroMillions in the UK?
Yes, in the UK, EuroMillions tickets automatically include entry into the UK Millionaire Maker, offering an extra chance to win £1 million. There's also EuroMillions HotPicks, which offers different ways to win based on matching fewer numbers.
What is the UK Millionaire Maker?
The UK Millionaire Maker is a supplementary game for EuroMillions players in the UK. Each EuroMillions ticket purchased in the UK includes a unique code, and each draw guarantees that at least one UK ticket holder will win £1 million.
How are EuroMillions prizes paid out in the UK?
EuroMillions prizes in the UK are typically paid out as a lump sum and are tax-free. You can claim prizes up to £500 at authorised retailers; larger prizes require contacting the National Lottery directly. Always check the official rules for claiming your prize.
