EuroMillions FAQs

EuroMillions is a transnational lottery played in several European countries, including the UK. It offers large jackpot prizes and draws take place every Tuesday and Friday.

To play EuroMillions, select 5 main numbers from 1 to 50 and 2 Lucky Stars from 1 to 12. You can choose your numbers manually or use the “Lucky Dip” for a randomly generated selection. For more detailed instructions, check out our How to Play EuroMillions guide.

A single line of EuroMillions costs £2.50. You can also choose to play multiple lines for an additional fee. The “UK Millionaire Maker” is included with every EuroMillions bet.

EuroMillions draws take place every Tuesday and Friday at approximately 8:45 PM UK time. The results are typically announced shortly afterward.

The odds of winning the EuroMillions jackpot are 1 in 139,838,160. However, there are several prize tiers, so your chances of winning a smaller prize are much higher. Discover the full EuroMillions odds here.

You can check the results of the EuroMillions draw directly on our website or follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest updates.

If you win a prize, you can claim it via the official National Lottery website or in person at an authorised retailer, depending on the amount. For full details on how to claim National Lottery prizes, visit our Claiming Prizes guide.

In the UK, EuroMillions winners of large prizes (over £500,000) are required to attend a public ceremony to claim their prize, but they can still choose to remain anonymous. The ceremony is typically used for media purposes, and winners can decide not to reveal their identity. For smaller prizes, winners can claim anonymously without needing to attend a public event.

Yes, you can play EuroMillions from anywhere within the UK as long as you are 18 years or older and you purchase your tickets through authorised outlets or the official website.

You can schedule your EuroMillions tickets to play multiple draws in advance using the “multi-draw” option, so you don’t miss any draws. However, missed draws are not eligible for refunds.

If no one wins the jackpot, the prize money rolls over to the next draw, increasing the jackpot amount. There is a cap to the rollover, typically around £200 million, and eventually, the prize money will be distributed to the lower prize tiers.

If you play online via the official National Lottery website and win a major prize, you will be contacted directly by the National Lottery. Smaller prizes will be automatically credited to your online account.

Yes, you can play EuroMillions online by registering for an account with the UK National Lottery website or app.

In the UK, lottery winnings are not subject to income tax. However, if you decide to invest or transfer your winnings, you may be liable for taxes on the investment income or capital gains.

The UK Millionaire Maker is an additional feature of EuroMillions in the UK. Every EuroMillions ticket comes with a unique Millionaire Maker code. In every draw, one lucky ticket holder wins £1 million, regardless of whether they match any numbers in the main draw.

While you can only purchase tickets through official UK outlets, some authorised services allow UK residents to play EuroMillions abroad by registering online.

If you lose a physical EuroMillions ticket, there is no way to claim the prize. It’s essential to keep your ticket in a safe place. For online players, your account will track your tickets and winnings, so there’s no need to worry about losing an online ticket.