France Loto

How to bet on France Lotto Online?

Do you believe you’re lucky? And do you think you have what it takes to win the France Loto? But, how do you bet on the French National Lottery online?

The France Lotto was launched in 1976 and is a game that has evolved into one that is popular for transforming players into multi-millionaires.

To bet on the France Loto, you have to;

Sign in to your Lotto247 account. If you do not have an account, you’ll need to create your account with us first.
When you have created your Lotto247 account, you can deposit funds into it using our various safe and secure payment methods.
When your funds reflect in your account, you can place your France Loto bets online.

Five (5) numbers from a pool of 49 possible numbers and;

One (1) Lucky Number from ten (10) numbers.

You can choose your lucky numbers manually or through the Lotto247 Quick Pick method. A random number generator is used in the Quick Pick method to pick your numbers.

When you bet on the France Lotto on Lotto247, there are numerous benefits you’ll enjoy, such as;

You do not need to leave the comfort of your office or home to place your France Loto bets online.
There is an increased level of security when you bet on the France Loto online. Your bets cannot be lost, stolen or damaged.

After every France Lotto draw, your numbers are checked automatically against the winning numbers.

What is the Lucky Number?

The Lucky Number is the bonus ball that is drawn from the second drum containing a pool of ten (10) possible numbers.

When to place your France Lotto bets?

The France Lotto gives you three (3) chances to win each week. It holds its draw every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 20:30 (CET) in Paris, France.

You can place your France Loto bets online anytime on Lotto247 until an hour before the draw. To check if you matched the winning numbers, please visit the France Loto results page.

The latest France Loto results are updated on the results page immediately after every draw.

More Information about France Loto:

What is the France Lotto?

France Loto was introduced in 1976, and since its inception, it has been synonymous with creating instant multi-millionaires. It is operated by Française des Jeux (FDJ), which manages all lottery games in France.

The France Loto has a modest minimum starting main prize of €2 million, but that does not mean it cannot have big payouts. That is because it has a generous 34 rollover cap, and when the main payout is not won it rolls over and increases by €1 million.

How to win the France Loto?

If you dream of winning France’s most played lottery game, you need to match all six (6) numbers drawn.

That is, you need to match five (5) numbers drawn from 49 possible numbers, including one (1) Lucky Number from a set of ten (10) numbers.

France Loto Rollovers

The France Loto has one of the highest rollover caps, 34 consecutive rollovers, with a minimum starting maximum prize of €2 million. For each roll over, it increases by €1 million until it reaches €36 million.

If, after 34 draws, the maximum prize is not won, it is rolled down and shared between the lower prize divisions.

What are the chances of winning the France Lottery?

When you bet on the France Loto online, your overall chances of winning any prize are 1 in 5.99. You have a 1 in 19,068,840 chance of winning the first tier prize.

Below is a table of your chances of winning other France Loto prizes;

Match	Winning Chances
Five (5) numbers + Lucky Number	1 in 19,068,840
Five (5) numbers	1 in 2,118,760
Four (4) numbers + Lucky Number	1 in 88,677
Four (4) numbers	1 in 9,631
Three (3) numbers + Lucky Number	1 in 2,016
Three (3) numbers	1 in 224
Two (2) numbers + Lucky Number	1 in 144
Two (2) numbers	1 in 16
Lucky Number	1 in 18

Interesting Facts About France Loto

France Loto recorded its highest number of consecutive rollovers in June 2011, when it saw an 11 rollover streak. The main prize reached an impressive €24 million after starting from a modest €13 million and was eventually won by one (1) lucky winner.

Biggest France Loto Winners

In May 2006, France Loto recorded its highest prize of €30 million (approximately US $36 million), split evenly amongst two (2) lucky winners.

The largest single win came in June 2011 when one (1) lucky player won €24 million (approximately US $29 million). Starting at €13 million (approximately US $15 million), it rolled over an impressive 11 times to nearly double.