EuroMillions jackpot: what are your real chances of winning?

At a glance

To win the EuroMillions jackpot you need 5 main numbers and 2 Lucky Stars. On a single line there are 139,839,160 possible combinations — 1 chance in 139,839,160.

That is a probability, not an opinion. It does not depend on past draws.

Jackpot probability (5 + 2 Lucky Stars)

• Jackpot (5 main + 2 Lucky Stars): 1 in 139,839,160

“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.

Disclaimer

EuroMillions is a game of chance. Fetix does not promise any win. Official rules are those of the National Lottery in the UK.

Sources

• National Lottery UK: EuroMillions