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Play EuroMillions Lotto Online How to play the EuroMillions Lottery 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 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 jackpots it offers. The first step to winning an ‘out of this world’ EuroMillions lottery jackpot is to buy EuroMillions tickets and play the EuroMillions lottery online. If you want to play the EuroMillions lottery online, you’ll need 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 the funds reflect in your account, you can now buy EuroMillions tickets and play the EuroMillions lottery online. To play the EuroMillions lottery online, you need to choose your lucky numbers from two (2) different ball sets. When you buy your EuroMillions lottery ticket online, you must; 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 play the EuroMillions lottery online with Lotto247, you’ll enjoy the following benefits; You can purchase your EuroMillions lotto tickets and play the EuroMillions lottery online without leaving the comfort of your home or office. There is an increased level of security when you buy your EuroMillions tickets online. Your EuroMillions lottery tickets are safely stored in your Lotto247 account, so they cannot be lost, stolen or damaged. After every EuroMillions lotto draw, your lucky numbers will be automatically checked against the drawn winning numbers. Should you have won a prize, we will immediately credit your Lotto247 account. Visit our EuroMillions Resource Centre for more help with playing the EuroMillions lottery online on Lotto247. 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, guaranteeing a massive life-changing jackpot. 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 jackpot prize, with a starting jackpot of an incredible €100 million. 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 play the EuroMillions Lottery online? The EuroMillions lottery draw is held twice a week, on Tuesday and Friday evenings at 20:55 (CET) in Paris, France. You can play the EuroMillions lottery 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 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. Can I play the EuroMillions online from overseas? EuroMillions lottery is Europe’s most thrilling and lucrative lottery game and has changed many players’ lives. It comes as no surprise you are asking yourself, “Can I play the EuroMillions lottery online from overseas?” The answer is “YES”. It doesn’t matter where you live; the convenience of the internet has made it possible to play the EuroMillions lottery online from anywhere in the world. For you to play the EuroMillions lottery online, you’ll first need to create an account on Lotto247 and fund it. When the funds reflect in your account, you can buy your EuroMillions tickets and stand a chance of being Lotto247’s next instant millionaire. Remember, to buy EuroMillions tickets and play the EuroMillions lottery online; you’ll have to be 18 years or older. How to win the EuroMillions Lottery Jackpot? Like other international lotteries, the EuroMillions lottery uses two machines to provide the winning numbers. To win the EuroMillions lotto jackpot, 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 Prize Table Match Percentage (%) of the prize fund Prize Five (5) numbers + two (2) Lucky Star numbers 43.2% or 27%* Jackpot Five (5) numbers + one (1) Lucky Star number 3.95% €303,798 Five (5) numbers 0.92% €31,448 Four (4) numbers + two (2) Lucky Star numbers 0.45% €3,076 Four (4) numbers + one (1) Lucky Star number 0.48% € 164 Four (4) numbers 0.38% € 59 Three (3) numbers + two (2) Lucky Star numbers 0.67% € 102 Three (3) numbers + one (1) Lucky Star number 1.85% € 14 Three (3) numbers 3.50% € 12 Two (2) numbers + two (2) Lucky Star numbers 1.75% € 19 Two (2) numbers + one (1) Lucky Star number 14.85% € 8 Two (2) numbers 18.25% € 4 One (1) number + two (2) Lucky Star numbers 4.95% € 10 *43.2% for draws 1 – 6 in a roll series. 27% from draw seven (7) to the last draw in the roll series. EuroMillions Lottery Jackpot Pay-out Options There is one (1) payout option available when you win the EuroMillions jackpot; the lump-sum payout option. With this payout option, your windfall will be paid out immediately. Under special circumstances, Lotto247 reserves the right to pay the winning EuroMillions jackpot total in the form of an annuity payout. EuroMillions Jackpot Rollovers In 2012, the EuroMillions lottery jackpot was revised with the maximum jackpot amount set at €190 million. Should it reach the €190 million cap and rollover, the EuroMillions lotto jackpot will not increase any further. If the EuroMillions lottery jackpot has not been won after four (4) rollovers, 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 jackpot 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 jackpot. 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 Estimated prize fund Five (5) numbers + two (2) Lucky 50% for draws 1 to 5 in a rollover series; 42% 1 in 139,838,160 Star numbers for draw 6 onwards Five (5) numbers + one (1) Lucky 1 in 6,991,908 2.61% Star number Five (5) numbers 1 in 3,107,515 0.61% Four (4) numbers + two (2) Lucky 1 in 621,503 0.19% Star numbers Four (4) numbers + one (1) Lucky 1 in 31,076 0.35% Star number Four (4) numbers 1 in 13,812 0.26% Three (3) numbers + two (2) Lucky 1 in 14,126 0.37% Star numbers Three (3) numbers + one (1) Lucky 1 in 707 1.45% Star number Three (3) numbers 1 in 314 2.70% Two (2) numbers + two (2) Lucky 1 in 986 1.30% Star numbers Two (2) numbers + one (1) Lucky 1 in 50 10.30% Star number Two (2) numbers 1 in 22 16.59% One (1) number + two (2) Lucky 1 in 188 3.27% Star numbers 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 the €190 million Mega Millions lotto jackpot, 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 lottery jackpot 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) EuroMillions lotto ticket holders from the United Kingdom, one from Portugal and one from France split €39.2 million between them. Biggest EuroMillions Winners Jackpot # Winner Winner location Date Amount 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 Robin Egg 2016 Nominee United Kingdom, France, Spain, 9 €183 million November 2006 Trust Portugal, Ireland and Belgium 10 Anonymous €177 million United Kingdom and Spain February 2018 After winning the EuroMillions with Lotto247 Winning the EuroMillions lottery jackpot is a dream of every lottery player.