What the Euromillions jackpot is and how it really grows
The Euromillions jackpot is the most attractive prize in the game and, at the same time, one of the most misunderstood. Its behaviour is not
7 May 2026
Euromillions is the European lottery in which 9 countries participate (Belgium, France, Switzerland, Luxembourg, United Kingdom, Ireland, Austria, Portugal and Spain). The draw takes place every Tuesday and Friday between 20.45h and 21.15h approximately. The results will be available here at approximately 21.15h.
| Category | UK | Europe | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 + | 0 | 0 | £0.00 |
| 5 + | 0 | 3 | £0.00 |
| 5 + 0 | 3 | 13 | £7,521.30 |
| 4 + | 20 | 77 | £395.50 |
| 4 + | 347 | 1533 | £36.50 |
| 3 + | 647 | 2696 | £21.90 |
| 4 + 0 | 708 | 2686 | £15.50 |
| 2 + | 7532 | 32004 | £6.50 |
| 3 + | 12850 | 52307 | £4.40 |
| 3 + 0 | 27238 | 108670 | £3.90 |
| 1 + | 34143 | 136915 | £3.80 |
| 2 + | 150398 | 593648 | £2.70 |
| 2 + 0 | 322561 | 1209750 | £2.10 |
EUROMILLIONS
Your lucky numbers!
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Each EuroMillions line consists of 5 main numbers chosen from 1 to 50, plus 2 Lucky Stars chosen from 1 to 12. You can pick your own numbers manually or use a lucky dip (random selection) to let the system choose for you. You can play a single line or add multiple lines to a single ticket to increase your chances of winning across different prize tiers.
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Draws take place every Tuesday and Friday. You can enter a single upcoming draw, or choose to play both draw days in the same week. Playing on both days doubles your chances of winning that week without having to remember to enter separately each time. You can also set up a subscription or recurring play option. This allows you to enter automatically for multiple consecutive draws without buying a new ticket each time. Simply decide how many draws you want to enter in advance, and your chosen numbers are entered automatically. This is particularly useful if you play the same numbers regularly and do not want to risk missing a draw.
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Results are published here within minutes of the draw closing, typically by 21:15. You can compare your numbers against the winning combination manually, or use the tools available on this site to check your tickets quickly.
Euromillions draws are held every week in Paris on the following days:
The deadline for claiming the prize is 3 months, counting from the day after the draw is held.
If you buy a ticket online, you can receive a notification if you have won a prize and collect it quickly and conveniently, without having to go to the corresponding administration or bank.
If you have played online, you must log in to the website where you played, and they should pay you the prize directly.
You can buy National Lottery tickets, collect winnings and purchase scratchcards in Post Office branches. With as many as 5,000 branches participating, you can find which one’s nearest you.
If you win up to £50,000 then you can visit your local participating Post Office to collect your prize on the spot.
EuroMillions is undeniably the most exciting and popular transnational lottery in Europe, with two thrilling draws held every week on Tuesdays and Fridays. Each draw offers life-changing prizes worth millions, attracting hopeful players across the continent who eagerly await the results.
This page provides everything you need to know about playing EuroMillions in the UK, including how to fill out your ticket, how the prize structure works, and how to check the official results of every draw.
EuroMillions is played across nine European countries, including the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Portugal, and more. Thanks to this multinational participation, jackpots can reach extraordinary amounts. The minimum jackpot starts at €17 million, but it can roll over week after week until it hits the current cap of €250 million, thanks to the rollover mechanism.
EuroMillions is Europe’s biggest transnational lottery, with draws held twice a week across 9 participating countries: Belgium, France, Switzerland, Luxembourg, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Austria, Portugal and Spain. Every Tuesday and Friday, millions of players across the continent compete for life-changing prizes. The draw takes place in Paris every Tuesday and Friday between 20:45 and 21:15 (CET). Results are published here at approximately 21:15.
To win the EuroMillions jackpot, you must match all five main numbers and both Lucky Stars on a single ticket. But you don’t need to match all numbers to win a prize—there are 13 prize tiers, meaning you could win money even by matching just two numbers.
The more numbers you match, the larger your prize. Winnings are calculated based on the number of winners and the total prize pool collected during the draw. In some cases, you could win thousands of pounds without hitting the jackpot!
You can purchase your EuroMillions tickets in person at any authorised retailer in the UK or play online through approved lottery platforms. Buying online offers extra convenience and security, including email confirmation and no risk of losing your ticket.
Choose from:
Single bets (one combination of numbers)
Multiple bets (more combinations in one ticket to boost your chances)
Automatic subscriptions to never miss a draw
On this site, you’ll find the most recent EuroMillions results updated automatically within minutes after each draw (Tuesday and Friday). We publish:
✅ The 5 winning main numbers
⭐ The 2 Lucky Stars
💰 Full prize breakdown by category
📊 Total prize fund distribute
📍 Countries where winning tickets were sold
With our real-time updates, you can check your EuroMillions tickets instantly to see if you’re a winner. You can also browse previous draws, explore number statistics, and track jackpot growth.
Not sure if you’ve won? You can check any recent ticket against the latest Euromillions draw results directly on this page. Simply compare your 5 main numbers and 2 Lucky Stars against the winning numbers shown above. Don’t forget to check your Millionaire Maker code against the winning code published alongside the results. For a faster experience, use the ticket checker tool available on this site. Enter the numbers from one or more tickets and the tool will automatically match them against the most recent draw results, showing you instantly whether any of your lines have won a prize and at which tier.
🚀 Instant results after every draw
🔍 Verified data from official sources
📆 Historical results searchable by date
🎯 Perfect for players who want fast and reliable checks
Looking for results from a previous draw? This page displays a dropdown of recent draws, but you can also browse the full results archive to find winning numbers and prize breakdowns from any past EuroMillions draw. The archive covers all Tuesday and Friday draws and includes the complete prize table for each date, including the Millionaire Maker winning code. Whether you’re checking an old ticket or researching number frequency, the full history is available for you to explore. Use the draw selector at the top of the page to navigate to specific dates, or visit the dedicated results archive page for complete historical data going back to the very first EuroMillions draw.
The process for claiming a EuroMillions prize depends on the amount you’ve won and how you purchased your ticket.
If you played at a physical retailer, you can claim prizes up to £500 directly at any National Lottery retailer in the UK. Simply present your winning ticket and the money is paid out on the spot.
Prizes in this range must be claimed by post or in person at a designated lottery claim centre. You’ll need to complete a prize claim form and submit your original winning ticket along with proof of identity.
For prizes above £50,000, including jackpot wins, you need to contact the National Lottery directly. Winners are assigned a dedicated advisor who guides them through the claims process. Arrangements are made individually, and you can choose to remain anonymous or go public.
If you bought your ticket through an official online platform, smaller prizes are usually credited directly to your account automatically. Larger prizes may still require identity verification before the funds are released.
You have 180 days from the date of the draw to claim any EuroMillions prize. After this deadline, unclaimed prizes cannot be paid out. Always check your tickets promptly and store them safely until you have confirmed whether you’ve won.
Each EuroMillions draw offers multi-million-pound prizes for players across Europe. The biggest attraction is the jackpot, which starts at €17 million and can reach up to €250 million, making it one of the largest lottery prizes worldwide.
If no one wins the top prize (5 main numbers + 2 Lucky Stars), the jackpot rolls over to the next draw, sometimes resulting in historic payouts surpassing €200 million.
EuroMillions has 13 prize tiers, ranging from the top jackpot to smaller prizes for matching just two numbers. The prize amount varies depending on the draw’s revenue and the number of winners per category.
👉 Want to see how much was won in each category?
Check the complete prize breakdown after each draw on our results page.
The Millionaire Maker (known as El Millón in Spain) is a bonus draw that runs alongside every EuroMillions draw in the UK and Spain. It gives players an additional chance to win £1 million, completely separate from the main jackpot.
When you buy a EuroMillions ticket in the UK, you automatically receive a unique Millionaire Maker code. You do not need to select numbers or do anything extra. The code is printed on your ticket and also visible in your online account if you play digitally. One code is drawn at random after every EuroMillions draw. If your code matches the one announced, you win £1 million.
The winning Millionaire Maker code is published here alongside the main draw results after each Tuesday and Friday draw. The Millionaire Maker draw is exclusively available to players in the UK (and El Millón for players in Spain). Players in other participating countries are not eligible for this bonus prize.
In every EuroMillions draw in the UK, players are automatically entered into the UK Millionaire Maker, a raffle that guarantees at least one UK player wins £1 million each draw. You don’t need to match any numbers—just check the unique code printed on your ticket.
Occasionally, EuroMillions hosts special Event Draws such as the European Millionaire Maker, where multiple £1 million prizes are awarded across participating countries. Every EuroMillions ticket automatically includes a unique code for entry, offering more chances to win without matching numbers or Lucky Stars.
A portion of every EuroMillions ticket sold across all participating countries goes into a central prize pool. Approximately 50% of total ticket revenue is returned as prizes across all categories, from the jackpot down to the smallest two-number match. The remaining revenue is split between lottery operators in each country, government taxes, and contributions to good causes.
In the UK, a significant share of National Lottery revenue (including EuroMillions sales) goes directly to funding arts, sports, heritage and community projects across the country. The prize pool is distributed across 13 prize tiers, ensuring that even players who match just two numbers receive a small return on their ticket. Higher tiers with fewer winners share proportionally larger portions of the pool.
Not sure which numbers to pick? Here are some randomly generated lucky lines to get you started for the next EuroMillions draw:
Remember, every combination has an equal chance of being drawn. Whether you pick your own numbers, use these suggestions, or go for a lucky dip, the odds remain the same.
While EuroMillions is an exciting game, it’s still a game of chance. Always play responsibly and never spend more than you can afford to lose.
You must be 18 years or older to play in the UK. If gambling stops being fun or feels like a problem, seek help and support.
👉 Read our responsible gaming guidelines to stay safe.
In addition to EuroMillions, we provide updated results for other major UK lotteries. If you participate in multiple draws, be sure to check:
🔜 Coming soon: More results from top European and UK lotteries, all in one trusted portal
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