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UK Lotto vs EuroMillions: Which Game Has Better Odds

UK Lotto vs EuroMillions: format, odds, jackpot size, draw schedule. Objective comparison for players who want to understand both games.

Published on 2026-03-08·Updated on 2026-09-152 min read
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Overview

UK Lotto and EuroMillions are two different games with different rules, odds and jackpot sizes. UK Lotto has better jackpot odds; EuroMillions can offer larger jackpots when rolled over.

Important

Which game to play is a personal choice. Odds and jackpot size differ; neither changes the fact that winning is down to chance.

Format comparison

Aspect UK Lotto EuroMillions
Main numbers 6 from 1–59 5 from 1–50
Extra numbers 1 bonus (same pool) 2 Lucky Stars (1–12)
Draw days Wed & Sat Tue & Fri
Operator Allwyn (UK) Multi-country consortium
Jackpot cap Must Be Won ~£250M cap
Currency GBP GBP (UK) / EUR (others)

Odds — jackpot

  • UK Lotto: 1 in 45,057,474 (6 from 59)
  • EuroMillions: ~1 in 139 million (5 from 50 + 2 stars)

UK Lotto has better jackpot odds, but EuroMillions often offers larger jackpots when rolled over.

Prize tiers

Both games have multiple prize tiers. UK Lotto has Match 6, Match 5+Bonus, Match 5, Match 4, Match 3, Match 2. EuroMillions has more tiers with different match combinations. Exact prizes vary by draw and rollover.

Check UK Lotto draws and EuroMillions draws for recent payouts.

Which one to play?

That is a personal choice. UK Lotto has better jackpot odds and a Must Be Won mechanic. EuroMillions can produce very large jackpots. Neither game can be beaten with strategy—both are random.

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FAQ

Can I play both?

Yes. They are separate games with separate draws and tickets.

Which has better odds for smaller prizes?

It depends on the tier. UK Lotto Match 3 is relatively common; EuroMillions has its own tiers. Check the official prize tables for details.

Does Fetix support both games?

Yes. You can view draws and stats for UK Lotto and EuroMillions on Fetix.

Where are EuroMillions draws held?

EuroMillions is drawn in Paris. UK Lotto is drawn in the UK.

Do I need different tickets for each?

Yes. UK Lotto and EuroMillions are separate tickets and draws.

Does the June 2026 two-round change affect this comparison?

It's worth factoring in: since 10 June 2026 a UK Lotto ticket plays two rounds, so the chance of winning some prize is about 1 in 4.9 rather than 1 in 9.3, while EuroMillions remains a single draw per ticket.

Disclaimer

Both games are games of chance. Fetix does not sell tickets or guarantee winnings. This comparison is informational only.

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