EuroMillions is a massive European lottery that gets people excited about winning life-changing money. Before picking your numbers, it’s important to understand how the prizes are paid out in EuroMillions. This guide provides a detailed explanation of the EuroMillions payouts, the odds associated with each, and strategies to improve your likelihood of winning a portion of the EuroMillions jackpot.
EuroMillions Payouts
EuroMillions has different prizes, so you can win even without the jackpot. Here’s a closer look at each prize. If you match all five numbers and both Lucky Stars, you win the jackpot and everyone will know your name. If you get all seven numbers, you win the EuroMillions jackpot, which begins at €17 million and can go up to €250 million. Matching five main numbers and one Lucky Star awards a significant prize, although not the Jackpot. Even if you don’t win the jackpot, this level still gets you millions of euros. Correctly matching four main numbers and both Lucky Stars awards a gratifying prize, making a tangible difference. Matching four numbers and one Lucky Star, or three numbers and two Lucky Stars, gives you smaller wins that make the game more exciting. Even just getting three numbers and one Lucky Star, or two numbers and two Lucky Stars, means you win something! Lastly, matching either one main number and two Lucky Stars or two main numbers results in a modest but satisfying win. Every match is a win!
The Odds of Winning EuroMillions
It is essential to be aware of the odds of winning at each prize level in EuroMillions, in conjunction with the potential payouts. Here’s how likely you are to match different combinations.
- Match 5 main numbers + 2 Lucky Stars (Jackpot): A 1 in 139,838,160 chance (exceptionally rare yet exceptionally rewarding).
- Match 5 main numbers + 1 Lucky Star: A 1 in 6,991,501 chance (a significantly higher chance compared to the jackpot).
- Match 5 main numbers: A 1 in 59,325,287 chance (still low but more attainable than the top tiers).
For the smaller prizes, your chances of winning go up as you need fewer matches.
How EuroMillions Jackpots Get Bigger
What makes EuroMillions really exciting is how the jackpot can keep growing. If nobody gets all seven numbers, the jackpot rolls over to the next draw and gets bigger. The rollover process continues until the jackpot is won, at which point the prize can reach a maximum of €250 million.