A Brief History of EuroMillions Rule Changes: What’s Actually Different Since 2004
EuroMillions looks broadly similar to how it did in 2004, but the game has been adjusted several times over the past two decades. None of
26 August 2026
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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 looks broadly similar to how it did in 2004, but the game has been adjusted several times over the past two decades. None of
It’s a question that comes up a lot among regular players: if I buy my ticket first thing on draw day, do I have better
Most players know the basic mechanics of EuroMillions: if nobody matches all five numbers and both Lucky Stars, the jackpot rolls over to the next