Our Story
December 2002: Site Launch
Back in the prehistoric days of the internet, before Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube, Euro-Millions.com was launched. At the time, there was approximately 1/50th of the amount of websites in existence that there currently are today. We began offering information to users on how they could win millions of Euros in European lottery games.
February 2004: EuroMillions Launches in France, Spain and the UK
More than a year after Euro-Millions.com went live, the EuroMillions lottery was launched in France, Spain and the United Kingdom. Euro-Millions.com was able to provide results for the exciting new pan-European lottery for the (then) weekly draw and has been doing so ever since.
Fun fact: In the first ever EuroMillions draw, 8.2% of prizes were won in the UK, 15.8% were won in Spain and a whopping 76% were won in France!
May 2008: The First Redesign
With increasing interest in EuroMillions across the continent, we released the first redesign of Euro-Millions.com. The new design brought about an improved user experience, better navigation and more valuable information for you, the user.
December 2008: Multilingual Versions of Euro-Millions.com Launched
As Euro-Millions.com begins to attract users from around the world, French, German, Spanish, Chinese and Russian language versions of the site are launched. This allowed us to begin offering the same valuable information to multiple new audiences.
July 2012: A Record-Breaking Month
Our busiest month to-date continues to be July 2012, thanks to a promotional ‘100 UK Millionaires’ Raffle draw in the UK. The draw on 27th July also marked the opening of the 2012 London Olympics, which the UK National Lottery celebrated by turning 100 EuroMillions players into overnight millionaires. On that weekend alone, more than 10.3 million page views were racked up on Euro-Millions.com!
September 2013: The Second Redesign
As an increasing number of site users are visiting us on mobile devices, our biggest redesign to date was launched on 23rd September 2013. The new layout was optimised with the mobile user in mind, bringing a modern design and improved navigation, making the site easier to access for all users.
October 2015: Login Area and Free Lottery Launched
Due to popular demand, a login area of Euro-Millions.com was launched, allowing users to enter and save tickets into the Checker. This was great news for those running syndicates, who were able to easily manage tickets and members of their syndicates.
The Free Lottery was also launched on the site, offering Daily and Weekly draw prizes for those who match the winning combination.
December 2018: New Languages Added
With Arabic, Dutch and Thai sections added to the site, Euro-Millions.com is now available in 13 languages! They are: English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Dutch, Russian, Polish, Chinese, Thai and Arabic.
January 2020: A New Euro-Millions.com App
A new updated version of the app was launched after lots of hard work behind the scenes, bringing you fresh features to improve your experience. You are now able to scan your tickets (UK only) and see within a matter of seconds if you’ve won a prize. The old design has been thrown out and a completely fresh, modern layout has been implemented.
Draw Deadlines
As EuroMillions is a pan-European lottery, the time at which the draw takes place will differ due to the numerous time zones across the continent. Draws are held in Paris at 21:00 (CET), meaning that players in some of the participating countries face an earlier deadline by which to enter.
Here is a list of the different deadlines for buying EuroMillions tickets:
| Country | Draw Deadline |
|---|---|
| Ireland, Portugal, UK | 19:30 (Tuesday & Friday) |
| Austria, Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Spain, Switzerland | 20:30 (Tuesday & Friday) |
Please note, if you are playing through a lottery concierge service the cut off time for entry will usually be a couple of hours before the actual draw deadline.
Meet the Team
There’s a lot of work going on behind the scenes to ensure that the website is up to date with accurate information for you. Meet the team who make it happen:
Sam Weren
Sam is our lottery expert content writer with 20+ years experience in the industry. He’s previously appeared on the BBC lottery programme and was a Lottery Guru for national newspapers including the Daily Mail.
Recent articles by Sam:
- Systems and Strategies
- Picking Lottery Numbers
Background:
Sam has been with us from the start providing invaluable expertise of the industry and countless cups of coffee. As a writer, Sam has a history in print publication, including the best-selling book ‘The National Lottery Book: Winning Strategies’.
Lewis Rutledge
Lewis is an experienced writer in several different areas, with an in-depth knowledge of how lotteries work.
Recent articles by Lewis:
- EuroMillions Superdraw Jackpot Won in Spain
- French Winners Receive €157 Million EuroMillions Jackpot
- EuroMillions Jackpot Set To Be Paid After Claims Deadline Passes
Background:
Lewis’ background as a sports writer helped him to gain an understanding of odds and betting strategies, before he joined the team several years ago. He prides himself on his knowledge of all things EuroMillions, even trivia about the biggest winners!
George Morley
George has worked in the lottery industry for over seven years and has an in-depth knowledge on local and foreign lotteries.
Recent articles by George:
- £57.8M EuroMillions Jackpot Won in the UK
- EuroMillions Prizes Changing from 1st February 2020
- UK EuroMillions Player Wins £40 Million Jackpot
Background:
George joined Euro-Millions.com at the start of his professional career and specialises in Search Engine Optimisation. He is also certified in Google Analytics and plays a big part in day-to-day management of the site, such as running social media campaigns and being part of the results verification team.
Alex Kiam
Alex is a specialist author and money editor, who contributes his financial knowledge across the site and vets all news articles to guarantee accuracy.
Recent articles by Alex:
- Are EuroMillions winnings taxed?
- How to claim lottery prizes
- How to spend £100 million
Background:
Alex Kiam is our resident financial whizz and the go-to guy for anything involving numbers. Having previously published books such as ‘Understand Financial Risk and Analysis in a Day’, Alex regularly contributes towards helpful articles on Euro-Millions.com.
Jim Coulson
Jim is a freelance content writer, blogger and voiceover who loves finding interesting stories from the world’s favourite lotteries.
Recent articles by Jim:
- Can I Play EuroMillions and Claim Prizes in Another Country?
- Your Big Rollover EuroMillions Questions Answered
- Next European Millionaire Maker Draw Announced for 23rd February 2018
Background:
Jim writes articles about everything to do with EuroMillions, from information on the latest game rule changes to stories about the lottery’s biggest winners. He also provides the voiceover for some of the Euro-Millions.com videos found on this site.
How My Million Works
A My Million code is automatically generated for every line of EuroMillions numbers purchased. There is no extra cost to enter the game.
Shortly after the main EuroMillions draw, one unique My Million code will be selected at random from all of the codes purchased for that particular draw. From time to time, special editions of My Million are held in which multiple prizes of €1 million are given away.
The odds of winning a My Million prize will vary from draw to draw as they are dependent on the number of EuroMillions tickets purchased, rather than correctly matching the numbers drawn in the main EuroMillions game.
Total Winners to Date
The total number of EuroMillions winners across all thirteen prize tiers is shown below. This is updated shortly after the latest draw has taken place.
Number of players that have won a EuroMillions prize since 13th February 2004:
2,000,000,000
To view a comprehensive breakdown of winners from all countries, visit the Winner Statistics page.
Biggest Jackpot Winners from the UK
| Draw Date | Jackpot Won | Winner(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 8th October 2019 | £170,221,000 | Anonymous |
| Tuesday 12th July 2011 | £161,653,000 | Colin and Chris Weir, Largs, Scotland |
| Friday 10th August 2012 | £148,656,000 | Adrian and Gillian Bayford, Haverhill, Suffolk |
| Tuesday 11th June 2019 | £123,458,008 | Anonymous |
| Tuesday 24th April 2018 | £121,328,187 | Anonymous |
| Tuesday 1st January 2019 | £114,969,775 | Patrick and Frances Connolly, Moira, Northern Ireland |
Biggest Jackpot Winners from Austria
| Draw Date | Jackpot Won | Winner(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 16th May 2008 | €55,609,411 | Anonymous, Carinthia |
| Tuesday 19th August 2014 | €54,304,297 | Anonymous, Tirol |
| Friday 6th March 2009 | €50,000,000 | Anonymous, Styria |
| Friday 5th March 2010 | €46,258,004 | Anonymous, Burgenland |
| Tuesday 8th May 2018 | €45,566,998 | Anonymous, Tirol |
Biggest Jackpot Winners from Belgium
| Draw Date | Jackpot Won | Winner(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 11th October 2016 | €168,085,323 | Anonymous, Schaerbeek |
| Tuesday 2nd June 2017 | €153,873,716 | Anonymous, Flemish Region |
| Tuesday 21st August 2018 | €107,839,228 | Anonymous, Flemish Region |
| Friday 9th February 2007 | €100,000,000 | Anonymous, Tirlemont |
| Tuesday 25th June 2013 | €93,968,807 | Anonymous |
Biggest Jackpot Winners from France
| Draw Date | Jackpot Won | Winner(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 13th November 2012 | €169,837,010 | Anonymous, Alpes-Maritime |
| Tuesday 13th September 2011 | €162,256,622 | Anonymous, Calvados |
| Tuesday 1st September 2020 | €157,170,843 | Anonymous, Bas-Rhin |
| Friday 29th March 2013 | €132,486,744 | Anonymous, Seine-et-Marne |
| Friday 21st December 2012 | €101,835,641 | Anonymous, Haute-Garonne |
Biggest Jackpot Winners from Ireland
| Draw Date | Jackpot Won | Winner(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 19th February 2019 | €175,475,380 | Anonymous, Co Dublin |
| Friday 29th July 2005 | €115,436,126 | Dolores McNamara, Co Limerick |
| Tuesday 25th June 2013 | €93,968,807 | Anonymous, Co Dublin |
| Tuesday 24th January 2017 | €88,587,275 | Anonymous, Co Dublin |
| Friday 19th September 2014 | €86,732,923 | Anonymous, Co Dublin |
Biggest Jackpot Winners from Luxembourg
| Draw Date | Jackpot Won | Winner(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 27th September 2013 | €65,793,284 | Anonymous |
| Friday 9th January 2015 | €31,666,941 | Anonymous |
| Friday 24th January 2020 | €28,601,720 | — |
Biggest Jackpot Winners from Portugal
| Draw Date | Jackpot Won | Winner(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 24th October 2014 | €190,000,000 | Anonymous, Castelo Branco |
| Friday 20th November 2015 | €163,553,041 | Anonymous, Eiras |
| Friday 17th January 2020 | €100,779,289 | Anonymous, Mafra |
| Friday 6th March 2015 | €100,000,000 | Anonymous |
| Tuesday 14th March 2017 | €80,571,199 | Anonymous, Faro |
Biggest Jackpot Winners from Spain
| Draw Date | Jackpot Won | Winner(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 6th October 2017 | €190,000,000 | Anonymous, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria |
| Tuesday 7th July 2020 | €144,542,315 | Anonymous, Mayorga, Valladolid |
| Friday 13th June 2014 | €137,313,501 | Anonymous, Parla, Madrid |
| Friday 7th February 2020 | €130,000,000 | Anonymous, Madrid |
| Friday 25th September 2020 | €130,000,000 | Anonymous, Valladolid |
Biggest Jackpot Winners from Switzerland
| Draw Date | Jackpot Won | Winner(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 2nd October 2018 | €162,403,002 | CHF 183,897,039.30 | Anonymous, North-West Switzerland |
| Tuesday 19th December 2017 | €135,346,147 | 157,096,272.80 | Anonymous, Zurich |
| Friday 23rd August 2013 | €93,948,087 | CHF 115,507,763.80 | Anonymous, Valais |
| Friday 6th April 2018 | €76,119,641 | CHF 89,415,763.15 | Anonymous |
| Tuesday 11th November 2011 | €67,939,183 | CHF 83,979,625.35 | Anonymous |
FAQs
Some of the most frequently asked questions and answers regarding EuroMillions Plus are shown below. If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Q: Does the Match 5 top prize roll over if there are no winners?
A: No, all prizes amounts are fixed and cannot roll over.
Q: Where are the Plus numbers on my EuroMillions ticket?
A: The five main numbers you enter in the main EuroMillions draw are also used as your EuroMillions Plus numbers. Your ticket will have ‘PLUS YES’ printed on to confirm that your numbers have been entered into both draws.
Q: When do ticket sales close?
A: If you are playing online, entries close at 7:25pm every Tuesday and Friday. If you’re playing instore, it’s 7:30pm.
Q: Are the Plus results the same as the EuroMillions results?
A: No, EuroMillions Plus is a separate draw to EuroMillions and therefore has different winning numbers — however your chosen EuroMillions numbers are entered into both games when Plus is played.
EuroMillions Syndicate Winners
There are several notable EuroMillions syndicate wins throughout the history of the game:
- A family syndicate from County Dublin claimed the biggest ever lottery prize won in Ireland when they won €175 milion on Tuesday 19th February 2019.
- On Friday 1st July 2016, a syndicate of Dublin bus drivers won a EuroMillions jackpot worth €23.8 million. Each of the 22 members of the group received just over €1 million and even arrived by bus to pick up their cheques!
- On Friday 6th November 2009, a syndicate of seven office workers in Merseyside won a whopping £45.5 million when their entry was one of two British tickets that split a jackpot of £91.1 million. Each member received £6.5 million.
