At a glance
To win the EuroMillions jackpot you need 5 main numbers and 2 Lucky Stars. On a single line there are 139,838,160 possible combinations — 1 chance in 139,838,160.
That is a probability, not an opinion. It does not depend on past draws.
Jackpot probability (5 + 2 Lucky Stars)
Jackpot probability (5 + 2 Lucky Stars)- Jackpot (5 main + 2 Lucky Stars): 1 in 139,838,160
“What if I play more lines?”
Yes, chances rise proportionally:
- 2 lines ≈ twice the chance
- 10 lines ≈ ten times the chance
Even scaled up, the odds stay extremely low.
Classic mistakes (waste of time)
- “It must hit, it has been ages”: no. Draws are independent.
- “I play overdue numbers”: does not change the odds.
- “I pick a rare-looking combo”: does not change the odds either.
Go further on Fetix
- Draws by date: EuroMillions draws
- Tiers and prizes: EuroMillions prizes by tier
- Numbers + stars: Statistics
FAQ
Is the jackpot “easier” when it is huge?
No. The probability of matching 5+2 does not depend on jackpot size.
Does Lucky Dip change anything?
It only changes how numbers are picked (random), not the odds.
Where does the figure 139,838,160 come from exactly?
From the official calculation of possible combinations (5 main numbers from 50, 2 Lucky Stars from 12) — see the source cited at the bottom of the page.
10 lines give 10 times the chance — so is it nearly certain with enough lines?
No. Even at 1,000 lines, you are still around 1 chance in 140,000 — you would need a totally disproportionate number of lines relative to their cost to approach real certainty.
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Disclaimer
EuroMillions is a game of chance. Fetix does not promise any win. Official rules are those of the National Lottery in the UK.