Welcome to the EuroMillions Help and FAQ section. Here you’ll find everything you need to know about joining EuroMillions from the UK – whether it’s how to enter, when the draws take place, or what to do if you win. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Just get in touch via our Contact page.
Playing EuroMillions is easy. Simply pick five numbers between 1 and 50 and two Lucky Stars from 1 to 12. You can also use the Lucky Dip feature for a randomly selected number combination. After selecting your numbers, proceed to check out.
Want to ensure you never miss a draw? Select the “Subscribe” option to join automatically every week - ideal for staying in the game without lifting a finger.
EuroMillions draws take place in Paris every Tuesday and Friday at around 8:00 PM GMT (9:00 PM CET). You can buy your EuroMillions tickets online from the UK and also easily check results right here shortly after each draw on our EuroMillions results page.
The EuroMillions jackpot starts at €17 million and can climb to a cap of €250 million. If the jackpot isn’t won once it hits the cap, it can roll for up to four more draws. If still unclaimed, the prize is distributed to the next highest prize tier, thanks to the EuroMillions roll-down rule.
A EuroMillions Syndicate lets you boost your odds by playing multiple lines at a fraction of the cost. Each share gives you 15 lines for just £3.99. The more shares you buy, the more you could win.
To join, go to our EuroMillions Syndicate page, select how many shares you'd like, and hit Add to Cart. You can also subscribe for just £19.96 per share to never miss a draw.
EuroMillions offers 13 prize tiers. Prizes start from matching just two numbers. The winnings in each prize, including the jackpot, are determined by ticket sales and the number of winners in each tier. If there are multiple winners for any given prize tier, the amount is split between the players.
Here is a quick overview:
| Match | Odds of Winning | Percentage of the Prize Fund * |
|---|---|---|
| 5 + 2 | 1:139,838,160 | 50% for draws 1 to 5 in a rollover series; 42% for draw 6 onwards |
| 5 + 1 | 1:6,991,908 | 2.61% |
| 5 | 1:3,107,515 | 0.61% |
| 4 + 2 | 1:621,503 | 0.19% |
| 4 + 1 | 1:31,076 | 0.35% |
| 3 + 2 | 1:14,126 | 0.37% |
| 4 | 1:13,812 | 0.26% |
| 2 + 2 | 1:986 | 1.30% |
| 3 + 1 | 1:707 | 1.45% |
| 3 | 1:314 | 2.70% |
| 1 + 2 | 1:188 | 3.27% |
| 2 + 1 | 1:50 | 10.30% |
| 2 | 1:22 | 16.59% |
* The amounts shown above have been taken from the official EuroMillions lottery prize breakdown. Jackpot.com prize amounts are calculated per our Terms and Conditions.
The odds of winning the EuroMillions jackpot are 1 in 139,838,160, but with 13 prize tiers, your overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 13.
If you’re a winner, you’ll be notified by email, and the prize money will be paid into your Jackpot.com account as soon as possible. You can also log in to check your ticket anytime or contact us if you’re unsure.
EuroMillions Superdraws are special lottery events that offer a guaranteed jackpot, often over €100 million, regardless of the previous rollovers. Superdraws follow the same format as the main EuroMillions draw in terms of where and when draws take place.
Although Superdraws can happen any time, historically, the most popular months for them are September, March, and June. Usually, the EuroMillions puts on 2 Superdraws a year, but once the new rules were applied on February 1, 2020, this special event was increased to 3 times a year.
Yes! Jackpot.com has had multiple EuroMillions winners!
Valentin from Enfield, London, scooped a hefty €248,864.38 prize on March 21st, 2017, just a few weeks after joining. Another lucky subscriber from the UK bagged £380,000 in January 2022 using a quick pick. Maria from Malta also won over €97,000 through her EuroMillions subscriptions.
You could be next - buy EuroMillions tickets online today!
Introduced in 2016, the roll-down rule kicks in once the jackpot hits its cap. If there is no jackpot winner after five consecutive draws, the full prize is divided between the winners of the next highest prize tier, giving more players a chance to win a life-changing amount.
On February 1, 2020, the game's prize structure was changed to increase the jackpot growth rate and prize fund. As a result: