EuroMillions

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EuroMillions is a transnational lottery launched on February 7, 2004, by lotteries from multiple European countries. The participating nations include the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Ireland, Luxembourg, Portugal, and Switzerland. The game is operated jointly by the national lottery organizations of these countries, and the draws are held every Tuesday and Friday evening in Paris. Players select five main numbers from a pool of 50, along with two additional numbers (known as "Lucky Stars") from a separate pool of 12.

The EuroMillions lottery is known for its large jackpots, which can reach hundreds of millions of euros. The minimum jackpot starts at €17 million, and if no one wins the top prize, it rolls over to the next draw, increasing in value. The maximum jackpot is capped at €240 million, though this limit can rise in future game changes. If the jackpot cap is reached, the prize fund continues to build, and any additional funds are distributed to the next tier of winners.

EuroMillions tickets can be purchased in any of the participating countries and are also available through authorized online lottery platforms. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 139,838,160, making it one of the most difficult lotteries to win, although there are multiple prize tiers for matching fewer numbers.

In addition to the main EuroMillions draw, some participating countries offer supplementary games like the UK Millionaire Maker, My Million in France, and El Millón in Spain, which guarantee additional millionaire winners each week.