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How to bet on EuroMillions Lotto Online?

When it comes to the lottery, there is ‘huge’, and then there is the EuroMillions lottery ‘huge’. In 2004, the EuroMillions lotto was established and has become one of Europe’s most popular and glamorous lottery game.

Since its inception, the EuroMillions Lotto has proved to be a lucrative game because of the massive life-changing payouts it offers. The first step to standing a chance of winning an ‘out of this world’ payout is to place your EuroMillions bets today.

To bet on the EuroMillions, 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. It only takes a few minutes.
  • After creating your Lotto247 account, you can deposit funds using our various safe and secure payment methods. When your funds reflect in your account, you can place your bets online.

To bet on the EuroMillions lottery online, you need to choose your lucky numbers from two (2) different ball sets.

  • Select five (5) main numbers from a pool of 50 numbers and;

  • Choose two (2) “Lucky Star” numbers from a pool of 12 numbers.

When you bet on the EuroMillions lottery online with Lotto247, you’ll enjoy the following benefits;

  • You can place your EuroMillions lotto bets without leaving the comfort of your home or office.
  • There is an increased level of security when you bet on the EuroMillions online. Your EuroMillions lottery bets cannot be lost, stolen or damaged.
  • After every EuroMillions lotto draw, your lucky numbers will be automatically checked against the drawn winning numbers.

What is the Lucky Star ball?

The ‘Lucky Star’ ball is the EuroMillions lottery’s bonus ball. It is drawn from the “Paquerette” machine and consists of a pool of 12 possible numbers.

What is a EuroMillions Superdraw?

A EuroMillions lottery Superdraw is a special lottery draw held from time to time, offering the chance of massive life-changing winnings.

The EuroMillions lotto Superdraw is regularly scheduled for any time during the year and can be announced at any time, usually to coincide with a special event. It replaces the regular EuroMillions lottery draw and offers a higher guaranteed prize, with a starting maximum payout of an incredible €130 million (estimated value).

All EuroMillions lotto Superdraws are made possible by contributions from the dedicated Reserve Fund of the pan-European lottery. 8.6% of the generated income from regular EuroMillions lottery draws is deposited into a Common Prize Fund. The money accumulates until it is used to guarantee a EuroMillions lottery Superdraw.

When to place your EuroMillions Lottery bets?

The EuroMillions lottery draw is held twice a week, on Tuesday and Friday evenings at 20:55 (CET) in Paris, France. You can place your EuroMillions lottery bets any day and anytime until an hour before the draw.

More Information about EuroMillions:

What is the EuroMillions Lottery?

In 2004, the EuroMillions lottery game was launched, with the first EuroMillions physical tickets going on sale on the 7th of February 2004. The first EuroMillions lotto draw was held on the 13th of February 2004 in Paris, France.

Since its inception, the EuroMillions lottery has grown significantly from its three (3) organising countries of the United Kingdom, France and Spain. Countries such as Austria, Belgium, Ireland, Luxembourg, Portugal, and Switzerland have joined in the fun and excitement of the EuroMillions lotto.

The EuroMillions lottery format has changed over the years, which saw the addition of an extra draw each week. Other changes included extra balls added to the Lucky Star number ball set in 2011 and again in 2016.

How to win the EuroMillions?

Like other international lotteries, the EuroMillions lottery uses two machines to provide the winning numbers.

To win the EuroMillions, you’ll need to match all five (5) main numbers drawn from the “Stresa” machine, and the two (2) Lucky Star balls from the “Paquerette” machine.

EuroMillions Rollovers

In 2012, the EuroMillions lottery was revised with the maximum amount set at €190 million. Should it reach the €190 million cap and rollover, the EuroMillions lotto will not increase any further. This has since increased to a huge €230 million.

If the EuroMillions lottery has not been won after four (4) rollovers when the cap is reached, in the next draw, it will be split between the winners in the next prize tier.

What are the chances of winning the EuroMillions Lottery?

The overall chances of winning any EuroMillions lotto prize are 1 in 13, while the chances of winning the EuroMillions lottery main prize are 1 in 139,838,160.

You’ll need to match all five (5) numbers drawn, including to the two (2) Lucky Star numbers to win the EuroMillions lotto.

The EuroMillions lottery has 13 prize tiers, and you need to match at least two (2) main numbers to win a prize. Below is a table of your chances of winning any of the EuroMillions lotto prizes.

Match Chances of winning
Five (5) numbers + two (2) Lucky Star numbers 1 in 139,838,160
Five (5) numbers + one (1) Lucky Star number 1 in 6,991,908
Five (5) numbers 1 in 3,107,515
Four (4) numbers + two (2) Lucky Star numbers 1 in 621,503
Four (4) numbers + one (1) Lucky Star number 1 in 31,076
Four (4) numbers 1 in 13,812
Three (3) numbers + two (2) Lucky Star numbers 1 in 14,126
Three (3) numbers + one (1) Lucky Star number 1 in 707
Three (3) numbers 1 in 314
Two (2) numbers + two (2) Lucky Star numbers 1 in 986
Two (2) numbers + one (1) Lucky Star number 1 in 50
Two (2) numbers 1 in 22
One (1) number + two (2) Lucky Star numbers 1 in 188

Interesting Facts About EuroMillions

In 2019, the EuroMillions lottery experienced its longest-ever rollover streak when it rolled over 19 consecutive times. While no one scooped up the €190 million EuroMillions, three lucky players walked away with large prizes.

Another record the EuroMillions lottery holds is for the most millionaires made in one night. This happened in July 2012 when 97 lucky EuroMillions lotto players became instant millionaires.

The largest number of EuroMillions winners in a single draw is five (5), and it has occurred on three (3) different occasions. A draw in September 2016 saw three (3) winners from the United Kingdom, one from Portugal and one from France split €39.2 million between them.

Biggest EuroMillions Winners

# Winner Winning Prize Winner location Date
1 Anonymous €200 million France December 2020
2 Anonymous €190 million United Kingdom October 2019
3 The Bayfords €190 million United Kingdom August 2012
4 Anonymous €190 million Portugal October 2014
5 Anonymous €190 million Spain October 2017
6 Two anonymous winners €187 million Ireland and Belgium June 2013
7 Chris and Colin Weir €185 million Scotland July 2011
8 Three anonymous winners €183 million France and Portugal February 2006
9 Robin Egg 2016 Nominee Trust €183 million United Kingdom, France, Spain, Portugal, Ireland and Belgium November 2006
10 Anonymous €177 million United Kingdom and Spain February 2018