What Are the Odds of Winning EuroMillions?
There are two figures worth separating immediately: the chance of winning the jackpot and the chance of winning any of the 13 main EuroMillions number-match prizes.
The 1-in-13 figure does not mean the jackpot is 1 in 13. It combines all 13 match categories, most of which are much more common lower-tier wins. UK entries also include UK Millionaire Maker, which is a separate code-based £1 million opportunity rather than one of those 13 number-match tiers.
Why Are the EuroMillions Jackpot Odds 1 in 139,838,160?
EuroMillions combines two separate selections: five main numbers from 50 and two Lucky Stars from 12.
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Different ways to choose five main numbers from a pool of 50.
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Different ways to choose two Lucky Stars from a pool of 12.
139,838,160
Possible complete jackpot lines when the two combination counts are multiplied.
EuroMillions Prize-Tier Odds: Every Number-Match Category
The jackpot gets the attention, but most winning tickets land in the lower categories. The probability of a match category is set by the game matrix; the money paid in most categories can vary between draws.
| Match | Prize | Approximate odds |
|---|---|---|
| 5 + 2 Lucky Stars | Jackpot | 1 in 139,838,160 |
| 5 + 1 Lucky Star | Variable | 1 in 6,991,908 |
| 5 main numbers | Variable | 1 in 3,107,515 |
| 4 + 2 Lucky Stars | Variable | 1 in 621,503 |
| 4 + 1 Lucky Star | Variable | 1 in 31,075 |
| 3 + 2 Lucky Stars | Variable | 1 in 14,125 |
| 4 main numbers | Variable | 1 in 13,811 |
| 2 + 2 Lucky Stars | Variable | 1 in 985 |
| 3 + 1 Lucky Star | Variable | 1 in 706 |
| 3 main numbers | Variable | 1 in 314 |
| 1 + 2 Lucky Stars | Variable | 1 in 188 |
| 2 + 1 Lucky Star | Variable | 1 in 49 |
| 2 main numbers | Variable | 1 in 22 |
What Do Lucky Stars Do to EuroMillions Odds?
The Lucky Stars are part of the jackpot condition, not an optional bonus added afterwards. Matching all five main numbers without both Lucky Stars is therefore a major win, but it is not the jackpot.
That is why matching all five main numbers with no Lucky Stars is about 1 in 3.1 million, while matching the same five numbers plus both Lucky Stars stretches to 1 in 139.8 million.
Powerball vs EuroMillions Odds: Which Jackpot Is Easier to Win?
EuroMillions is easier to win at jackpot level. EuroMillions jackpot odds are 1 in 139,838,160; Powerball jackpot odds are 1 in 292,201,338.
Another way to say it: Powerball's jackpot odds are about 2.09 times longer. That comparison is per valid line and says nothing about which jackpot is larger on a particular draw.
EuroMillions
1 in 139,838,160 for the jackpot. The line uses five main numbers from 50 plus two Lucky Stars from 12.
Powerball
1 in 292,201,338 for the jackpot. Powerball's larger combination space produces significantly longer jackpot odds.
“Easier” is relative here. Both are extremely long-odds jackpot games. For the wider side-by-side picture, including other major games, use the MLL Lottery Odds Comparison.
How EuroMillions Jackpot Odds Compare With Other Lotteries
Looking at jackpot probability alone places EuroMillions between the shorter-odds UK games and Powerball.
| Game | Top-prize odds | Compared with EuroMillions | Top-prize style |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderball | 1 in 8,060,598 | About 17.3× shorter odds | Fixed £500,000 top prize |
| Set For Life | 1 in 15,339,390 | About 9.1× shorter odds | £10,000/month for 30 years |
| UK Lotto | 1 in 45,057,474 | About 3.1× shorter odds | Rolling jackpot |
| EuroMillions | 1 in 139,838,160 | Baseline | Large European rolling jackpot |
| Powerball | 1 in 292,201,338 | About 2.09× longer odds | Giant rolling jackpot |
Do Some EuroMillions Numbers Have Better Odds Than Others?
No. Every valid complete EuroMillions line has the same probability of becoming the jackpot combination. A sequence, a birthday-based line, a Lucky Dip and a scattered-looking line are equal from the draw's point of view.
Number choice can matter in a different way: if many people choose the same combination, a winning prize may have to be shared. That changes the potential payout per winner, not the probability that the numbers are drawn.
If you want the computer to choose for you, the EuroMillions Number Generator creates valid random 5 + 2 lines. If you're interested in historical frequency, the EuroMillions hot numbers page keeps that data separate from prediction claims.
How Do Your EuroMillions Jackpot Odds Change With More Lines?
More distinct valid lines cover more combinations. That increases the chance that one of your entries matches the jackpot, while the cost increases at the same time.
EuroMillions jackpot odds calculator
Enter the number of different lines you would hold in one draw. This is a mathematical illustration only; it does not suggest how many lines to buy.
Syndicates
A group can cover more combinations for each member's contribution, but any prize is shared under the syndicate arrangement. See how lottery syndicates work.
Systems, hot numbers and “due” numbers
They do not make an individual valid line statistically stronger. Historical results can be interesting data, but they do not alter the probability of the next independent draw.
Why “1 in 13” Does Not Mean EuroMillions Is Easy to Win
The 1-in-13 figure is an aggregate across all 13 number-match prize categories. Most winning tickets therefore sit in the much more common lower tiers rather than close to the jackpot.
2 main numbers
About 1 in 22 — the most common main EuroMillions number-match prize category.
2 + 1 Lucky Star
About 1 in 49 — still vastly more common than the upper prize tiers.
Jackpot
1 in 139,838,160 — completely different from the overall 1-in-13 prize figure.
Where Have EuroMillions Jackpots Actually Been Won?
Long odds do not mean jackpots never happen; they describe how rare a winning line is relative to all possible combinations. MLL's winner research tracks those rare jackpot tickets across the participating countries.
Official Sources Used for These Odds
The main EuroMillions game figures were checked against The National Lottery. The Powerball jackpot comparison was checked against Powerball's official prize chart.
- The National Lottery — EuroMillions
- The National Lottery — EuroMillions odds and winner information
- Powerball — official prize chart and odds
- MLL Lottery Odds Comparison
EuroMillions Odds FAQs
Detailed answers about jackpot odds, Lucky Stars, prize tiers, Powerball comparisons, number choice, syndicates and the difference between overall prize odds and jackpot odds.
What are the odds of winning the EuroMillions jackpot?
The jackpot odds are 1 in 139,838,160 for one standard line matching all five main numbers and both Lucky Stars.
What are the odds of winning any EuroMillions prize?
The National Lottery states that the overall odds of winning any EuroMillions number-match prize are approximately 1 in 13.
How many numbers do you choose in EuroMillions?
A standard EuroMillions line uses five main numbers from 1 to 50 and two Lucky Stars from 1 to 12.
How much does a EuroMillions line cost in the UK?
A standard EuroMillions play currently costs £2.50 in the UK and includes automatic entry into UK Millionaire Maker.
What days is EuroMillions drawn?
EuroMillions draws take place on Tuesdays and Fridays.
What are the odds of matching five EuroMillions numbers but no Lucky Stars?
The calculated odds of matching all five main numbers and neither Lucky Star are approximately 1 in 3,107,515.
What are the odds of matching five numbers and one Lucky Star?
The calculated odds are 1 in 6,991,908.
Why do Lucky Stars make such a big difference to the jackpot odds?
Matching five main numbers is already rare, but the jackpot also requires the correct pair from 12 Lucky Stars. Combining the two independent selections produces 139,838,160 possible complete jackpot lines.
What are Powerball odds vs EuroMillions?
EuroMillions jackpot odds are 1 in 139,838,160, while Powerball jackpot odds are 1 in 292,201,338. On a per-line jackpot basis, a EuroMillions line therefore has about 2.09 times the jackpot probability of a Powerball line.
Which is easier to win: Powerball or EuroMillions?
EuroMillions is easier at jackpot level. Powerball's jackpot odds are about 2.09 times longer. Both jackpots remain extremely difficult to win.
Is EuroMillions harder to win than UK Lotto?
Yes at jackpot level. EuroMillions is 1 in 139,838,160, while UK Lotto is 1 in 45,057,474, so Lotto's jackpot odds are a little over three times shorter.
Are EuroMillions and EuroJackpot jackpot odds the same?
Under their current 5-from-50 plus 2-from-12 matrices, both games have jackpot odds of 1 in 139,838,160. Their prize structures and overall prize odds are different.
Does buying two EuroMillions lines double my jackpot chance?
If the two lines are different valid combinations, two lines give twice the jackpot probability of one line for that draw. The absolute chance remains very small and the cost also doubles.
Does playing every EuroMillions draw improve my odds?
It gives you more separate opportunities over time, but each individual line in each draw keeps the same probability. Previous losses do not make a future line due.
Do Lucky Dip or randomly generated numbers have better EuroMillions odds?
No. A randomly generated line and a self-selected valid line have exactly the same chance of being drawn.
Are obvious patterns such as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 less likely to win?
No. Every valid complete combination has the same draw probability. Popular-looking selections can matter only if more people choose the same combination and a prize would then be shared.
Do birthday numbers make a EuroMillions line less likely to win?
No. Birthday-based choices do not reduce the draw probability, although concentrating selections in the 1-to-31 range can make a line more similar to choices made by other players.
Can a EuroMillions number drawn last week appear again?
Yes. Previous draws do not remove numbers from future draws. Each draw is a new random event.
Can you improve your EuroMillions odds?
The direct mathematical way is to cover more distinct valid lines. That increases cost in the same process. Number-picking systems, hot numbers and overdue numbers do not make an individual valid line more likely to be drawn.
Does a syndicate improve your chance of winning EuroMillions?
A syndicate can cover more distinct lines for the group than one person might buy alone, increasing the group's chance of winning something. Any prize is then shared according to the syndicate agreement.
Is UK Millionaire Maker included in the 1-in-13 EuroMillions odds?
No. UK Millionaire Maker is a separate code-based game included with eligible UK EuroMillions entries. It is not one of the 13 EuroMillions number-match prize tiers.
Are EuroMillions prize amounts fixed?
Most prize amounts below the jackpot vary by draw. The match-category probability is fixed by the game matrix, while the money paid can vary according to the prize fund and number of winners.
What happens if more than one ticket wins the EuroMillions jackpot?
The jackpot prize fund is shared between qualifying jackpot-winning tickets across participating EuroMillions countries.
How many countries play EuroMillions?
EuroMillions is played in nine participating countries: the UK, France, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland and Austria.