EuroMillions odds & prize statistics
EuroMillions draws 5 main numbers from 50 and 2 Lucky Stars from 12. Below is every prize tier with its exact odds, the combinatorics behind the jackpot, and interactive tools to put those numbers in perspective.
EuroMillions in plain English
An EuroMillions line picks 5 main numbers from 50 and 2 Lucky Stars from 12. Match everything for the jackpot — there are several smaller tiers below it too.
EuroMillions prizes are pari-mutuel: each tier shares a fixed percentage of the prize fund, split between everyone who matched it that draw — so amounts change every draw. Draws are Tuesday and Friday. Many countries also bolt on a national raffle (the UK's Millionaire Maker guarantees a £1,000,000 winner each draw), which is separate from these number-match tiers.
That single number is where every odds figure on this page comes from: you choose 5 main numbers from 50, then 2 from 12, giving 139,838,160 equally-likely outcomes. Exactly one of them is the jackpot line — which is why the jackpot odds are 1 in 139,838,160.
EuroMillions prizes & odds
Every EuroMillions prize tier with its exact odds, computed from the game's matrix.
| Match | Odds (1 in…) | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 5 + 2 Stars | 1 in 139,838,160 | Jackpotpari-mutuel |
| 5 + 1 Star | 1 in 6,991,908 | Pari-mutuel |
| 5 | 1 in 3,107,515 | Pari-mutuel |
| 4 + 2 Stars | 1 in 621,503 | Pari-mutuel |
| 4 + 1 Star | 1 in 31,075 | Pari-mutuel |
| 4 | 1 in 13,811 | Pari-mutuel |
| 3 + 2 Stars | 1 in 14,125 | Pari-mutuel |
| 2 + 2 Stars | 1 in 985.5 | Pari-mutuel |
| 3 + 1 Star | 1 in 706.3 | Pari-mutuel |
| 3 | 1 in 313.9 | Pari-mutuel |
| 1 + 2 Stars | 1 in 187.7 | Pari-mutuel |
| 2 + 1 Star | 1 in 49.3 | Pari-mutuel |
| 2 | 1 in 21.9 | Pari-mutuel |
Odds are exact and fixed by the 5/50 + 2/12 matrix. All EuroMillions prizes are pari-mutuel — a share of the prize fund — so amounts vary every draw and can't be listed as fixed figures.
Interactive odds tools
Put 1 in 139,838,160 in perspective
Drag to see how the EuroMillions jackpot chance stacks up against everyday long shots.
Why there's no fixed prize table
EuroMillions is pari-mutuel: each prize tier shares a slice of ticket sales, split between everyone who matched that tier in that draw. So the odds below are exact and fixed, but the amounts change every single draw and can't be listed as fixed figures — anyone quoting you a guaranteed payout for these tiers is guessing.
Simulate EuroMillions draws
Every draw below is generated by your device's cryptographic RNG (crypto.getRandomValues) — the same fairness our SHA-256 generators are built on. Run a batch and watch how rarely the top tiers actually land.
EuroMillions myths, busted
Every EuroMillions draw is independent. A number that hasn't appeared in months is exactly as likely as any other — the balls have no memory.
Random picks and hand-chosen lines have identical odds. Quick picks only win more in total because more people use them.
A line like 1-2-3-4-5 is exactly as likely as any other. The only reason to skip popular patterns is to avoid sharing a prize if they come up.
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See membership →How to play EuroMillions
Pick 5 numbers plus 2 Lucky Stars. It's a pan-European game drawn in Paris, played across nine countries.
You choose 5 main numbers from 1 to 50 and 2 Lucky Stars from a separate pool of 1 to 12. Match all seven and you win or share the jackpot. There are 13 prize tiers in total, starting from matching just 2 main numbers, and every EuroMillions prize including the jackpot is paid as a tax-free lump sum in most participating countries.
A major format change is scheduled for 30 September 2026: the operators have announced the 5/50 + 2/12 matrix will be modified to lengthen the odds and encourage longer rollover runs, and the €250 million jackpot cap will rise. Exact new numbers are to be confirmed — so any odds you see quoted elsewhere may soon be out of date.
When is the EuroMillions draw?
EuroMillions is drawn twice a week, on Tuesday and Friday evenings, in Paris.
Draws take place every Tuesday and Friday at approximately 21:05 CET (Paris time), with results published shortly after. In the UK the draw is mid-evening; ticket sales close earlier — typically around 7:30pm UK time on draw day — so buy well before then. Because the game spans nine countries across different time zones, always check your local cut-off.
Times are set by the operator and can shift around holidays; confirm the cut-off with an official outlet before playing.
The biggest EuroMillions jackpots
EuroMillions is the biggest lottery in Europe, with a jackpot cap that has climbed to €250 million.
The jackpot starts at €17 million and rolls over until it's won or hits the €250 million cap — the largest in Europe. The cap was reached and won three times in 2025 alone (an Austrian winner in March, an Irish syndicate in June, and a French winner in August). Once capped, the jackpot can only sit at €250 million for a limited number of draws before a 'Must Be Won' draw forces it down into the next tier. The largest UK win was £195 million in July 2022.
EuroMillions odds, answered
What are the odds of winning the EuroMillions jackpot?
Exactly 1 in 139,838,160, computed directly from the game's number matrix — every line is equally likely.
What are the odds of winning any EuroMillions prize?
About 1 in 13, counting every prize tier together.
Can a generator or system improve my EuroMillions odds?
No. Every combination is equally likely on every draw. A generator just gives you a fair, unbiased random line — it can't change the maths.
How much is a EuroMillions ticket?
A single line costs €2.50 (or £2.50 in the UK, CHF 3.50 in Switzerland). Some countries add a small supplementary game — for example the UK's Millionaire Maker raffle code is included automatically.
What time is the EuroMillions draw?
EuroMillions is drawn every Tuesday and Friday at around 21:05 CET in Paris. UK ticket sales typically close around 7:30pm on draw night, so buy earlier in the day to be safe.
How do you play EuroMillions?
Pick 5 main numbers from 1 to 50 and 2 Lucky Stars from 1 to 12. Match all seven to win the jackpot; there are 13 prize tiers in total, down to matching just 2 main numbers.
What is the biggest EuroMillions jackpot?
The jackpot is capped at €250 million, the largest in Europe. That cap was reached and won three separate times in 2025. The biggest UK win was £195 million in July 2022.
Is EuroMillions changing in 2026?
Yes. From 30 September 2026 the operators plan to modify the 5/50 + 2/12 matrix to lengthen the odds and raise the jackpot cap above €250 million. Exact new figures are to be confirmed.
Understanding EuroMillions odds & your chances
Every official EuroMillions draw is independently random and regulated. Each possible combination has exactly the same probability of being drawn, no matter how the numbers were chosen — birthdays, a generator, or last week's results. Lotteries are games of pure chance, and no tool, pattern, or hot/cold analysis changes the fixed mathematical odds on this page.