Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about the EuroMillions draw in this article. How to play, what the minimum and maximum jackpot is, the biggest prize ever won, the odds of winning and more…
About the draw
EuroMillions is one of the most popular lottery games in UK, thanks to the huge jackpots that are often awarded to lucky winners. It is a Europe-wide lottery draw that takes place at 21:00 CET every Tuesday and Friday. Results are available from 21:15 CET onwards.
What is the minimum and maximum jackpot in EuroMillions?
The EuroMillions jackpot starts at a minimum of €17 million (around £14 million). This amount increases as draws take place without a winner, reaching up to a maximum of €250 million. The jackpot can stay at this level for a maximum of four draws.
How do I play Euromillions?
The rules are quite simple and similar to other lotteries.
- Choose a ticket and select 5 numbers (from 1 to 50) and 2 Lucky Stars (from 1 to 12). These stars act as bonus numbers.
- This is a standard bet, but you can increase your chances by placing multiple bets, choosing up to 10 numbers and 5 Lucky Stars per ticket.
- The cost of your ticket depends on the number of combinations you select.
What are the biggest EuroMillions jackpots ever won?
The largest jackpot, £209 million, was won by a single ticket holder in Austria on Friday, March the 15th, 2025.
Before that, another Austrian player won £206 million on December the 8th, 2023.
The third largest jackpot was won in UK on July the 19th 2022. The jackpot: £196 million.
What are the odds of winning Euromillions?
The chance of winning the EuroMillions jackpot (matching all numbers) is 1 in 139,838,160. Only 30 people have won it since the first draw in 2004.
However, the odds of winning a mid-tier prize of over £2.5 million improve to 1 in 621,502.
What is the UK millionaire maker
It is an additional game exclusive to UK. Each EuroMillions ticket purchased in UK comes with a unique code that automatically enters a raffle for £1,000,000. This prize is guaranteed to be awarded, meaning there is a new millionaire in UK every week.
What is “Big Friday” or “Special Draws” in EuroMillions?
“Big Friday” or Special Draws can take place at any time of the year and offer a guaranteed jackpot, with a minimum of £109 million, regardless of the previous draw’s jackpot.
If no one wins the Big Friday jackpot, the prize money rolls over to the next draw.
How much does a Euromillions ticket cost?
A standard EuroMillions ticket costs £2.50.
Is there a minimum age to play EuroMillions?
All players must be 18 or older to participate in EuroMillions in Spain. Please check the EuroMillions rules for further details.
