Euromillions Results and Winning Numbers
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EuroMillions Results and Winning Numbers Do I have the EuroMillions Winning Numbers? Not sure where to check the EuroMillions lottery results? The good news is that Lotto247 has taken the hassle and stress of checking the EuroMillions lottery results to see if you matched the EuroMillions winning numbers. After every EuroMillions draw, your EuroMillions numbers will be automatically checked against the drawn EuroMillions winning numbers. Should you have matched the drawn EuroMillions winning numbers and won the jackpot or other prizes, your Lotto247 account will be credited immediately. We will also email you the EuroMillions lottery results. When you buy EuroMillions tickets on Lotto247, you can check the draw results in your Lotto27 account. What is the EuroMillions jackpot amount? EuroMillions is Europe’s most popular lottery game because of the lucrative, life-changing jackpot on offer. On the 11th of December 2020, the EuroMillions lottery recorded its highest jackpot win when one lucky player from France scooped the €200 million (approximately US $246 million) jackpot. The minimum starting jackpot for the EuroMillions lottery is set at €17 million (approximately US $21 million). There is an 11 jackpot rollover cap. If the EuroMillions jackpot has not been won in the 12th draw, it is rolled down and shared between winners in the next prize tier. To check the latest EuroMillions jackpot amount and for more information about this lottery, please visit the EuroMillions play page. When is the EuroMillions draw? Are you ready to take part in Europe’s most lucrative lottery game and stand a chance to win a record- breaking life-changing jackpot? Well, get your lucky EuroMillions numbers ready as the EuroMillions lottery gives you two (2) chances every week to be the next instant millionaire. The EuroMillions draw is held every Tuesday and Friday evenings at 20:55 (CET) in Paris, France. What are the chances of winning the EuroMillions jackpot? Your overall chances of winning any EuroMillions lottery prize are 1 in 13, while your chances of winning the coveted EuroMillions lottery jackpot are 1 in 139,838,160. To win the EuroMillions lottery jackpot, you’ll need to match all the five (5) main EuroMillions numbers drawn and the two (2) Lucky Star numbers. There are 13 prize tiers in the EuroMillions lottery, and to win a prize, you need to at least match two (2) main EuroMillions numbers. Below is a table listing your chances of winning any EuroMillions prize. 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 six (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) + two (2) lucky Star 1 in 14,126 0.37% numbers Three (3) numbers + one (1) 1 in 707 1.45% Lucky 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 How to claim a EuroMillions Lottery Prize? After checking the EuroMillions results, it dawns on you that you matched the EuroMillions winning numbers. In the euphoric excitement of being the latest winner, you cannot help wonder what you need to do to claim your prize. Claiming your prize on Lotto247 is relatively straightforward. All prizes are allocated automatically to all winners after the EuroMillions lottery results are published. If you’ve won £/$/€200 or more, one of our friendly Lotto247 customer service agents will contact you to congratulate you. You’ll need to file a cash withdrawal request from your Lotto247 account to claim your prize. Upon receiving your withdrawal request, our security team will contact you to ensure your Lotto247 account is verified before your request is granted. When your cash withdrawal request has been granted, your winnings will be deposited into your preferred bank account. You can also choose to have your windfall paid to you in several web wallets. This option is dependent on the country you live in, including several other factors. For all our Lotto247 players, the minimum cash withdrawal limit is set at £10, €12 and US $15. How does the EuroMillions lottery payout? There is one (1) payout option available when you win the EuroMillions jackpot; the lump-sum payoutoption. With this payout option, your windfall will be paid out immediately. Under exceptional circumstances, Lotto247 reserves the right to pay the winning EuroMillions jackpot total in the form of an annuity payout. What to do if I win the EuroMillions? You do not need to do much when you’ve won the EuroMillions lottery jackpot. Immediately after the EuroMillions lottery results are published, and if you matched the drawn EuroMillions winning numbers, your Lotto247 account would be credited. It is advisable to seek professional advice to help manage your winnings according to your local legislation for claiming international lottery winnings. When you play the EuroMillions lottery with Lotto247, your privacy and anonymity are always guaranteed. All Lotto247 players, by default, play under full privacy protection. It means when you win the EuroMillions lottery jackpot, we will not reveal your identity and personal details unless you give us permission to do so. How long can I wait to claim my EuroMillions winnings? When we have credited your account, your money will remain in your Lotto247 account until you decide to withdraw it. You can choose to withdraw the full amount or in several smaller withdrawals. You are encouraged to buy a lottery ticket at least every six months to prevent your account from being rendered inactive and your balance from expiring. EuroMillions FAQ’s Do I have to match the EuroMillions winning numbers in the exact order drawn? You do not need to match the EuroMillions winning numbers in the numerical order they are drawn. The winning EuroMillions numbers are randomly drawn. After every EuroMillions draw, the EuroMillions winning numbers are placed in numerical order as they appear on your ticket for your convenience. How many numbers are used in EuroMillions? Two (2) different ball sets are used in the EuroMillions draw. The first ball set contains 60 numbers, while the second has 12 numbers. Five (5) numbers will be drawn from the first ball set during the EuroMillions draw, including two (2) Lucky Star numbers from the second set. EuroMillions Historical Changes On Friday, February 2004, the first EuroMillions draw took place in Paris. France, Spain and the United Kingdom were the first participating countries, with Austria, Belgium, Ireland, Luxembourg, Portugal and Switzerland joining in October 2004. A rollover cap was introduced in January 2006. It meant that the EuroMillions jackpot could roll over for 11 consecutive draws. If by the 12th draw, the jackpot was not won, it would then be rolled down and shared amongst the winners in the next prize tier. The jackpot cap rule was changed in November 2009, and the EuroMillions jackpot cap was introduced. Initially, the cap was set at €185 million (approximately US $227 million), which was reached in July 2011. The rules stated that when the jackpot cap was reached, it would increase by €5 million (approximately US $6 million). May 2001 saw the Tuesday EuroMillions draw being introduced, including a prize for matching two (2) main numbers. Another change that was implemented was increasing the Lucky Star ball pool from nine (9) to 11. In February 2012, the EuroMillions jackpot cap was changed again. This time, the cap would not increase by €5 million each time it was reached but would remain set at €190 million (approximately US $233 million). The EuroMillions lottery game matrix changed in September 2016 with the Lucky Stars ball pool increased from 11 to 12. Another change introduced was increasing the starting jackpots to €17 million (approximately US $21 million). 2020 saw the implementation of a host of changes, with the EuroMillions jackpot cap pushed to €200 million (approximately US $246 million). According to the new rules, when the jackpot cap is reached, it can remain fixed for a maximum of five (5) consecutive draws. If there is no winner in the fifth (5th) draw, the jackpot will be rolled down and shared between players in the next winning prize tier. The EuroMillions jackpot cap will also increase by €10 million (approximately US $12 million) each time it is won in future, up to €250 million (approximately US $307 million) maximum. In December 2020, the EuroMillions jackpot cap of €200 million (approximately US $246 million) was won. It meant that the first €10 million increase took place, and now the cap sits at €201 million (approximately US $258 million). Once this jackpot cap is reached and won, it will increase to €220 million (approximately US $270 million)..