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Introduction
Below you will find all the details on Europe’s top lottery, EuroMillions.
Since 2004, EuroMillions has been playable across 9 European countries and now you can play too!
We’ve compiled all the important information on:
• The top reasons to play EuroMillions
• How to play EuroMillions and the prizes you can win
• How EuroMillions compares with the legendary Powerball
• Betting on EuroMillions at LotteryWorld
Don’t just take our word for it, read on and decide for yourself. Do you want to be the next EuroMillions big winner?
Why you should play EuroMillions
Get access to Europe’s biggest lottery for only ₹300.
Jackpots rollover until they reach the €220 million (almost ₹2,000 Crore!) limit.
Amazing odds of 1 in 13 of taking home a prize.
Minimum guaranteed jackpots of ₹149 Crore twice a week!
The rules of EuroMillions and winning percentages
EuroMillions draws asks players to choose 5 numbers from 1 to 50 and 2 Lucky Stars from 1 to 12.
The smallest payout goes to players who match 2 main draw numbers.
Jackpots are split among players who match all 7 numbers in the draw.
There are 2 draws each week, at 00:30 IST on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
The prize structure is a little complicated, as players matching the numbers in each winning tier share a percentage of the total prize fund. See the table below for a full breakdown:
| Matches (+ Lucky Stars) | % of Prize Fund | Odds of Winning |
|---|---|---|
| 5 + 2 | 50%* | 1 in 139,838,160 |
| 5 + 1 | 2.61% | 1 in 6,991,908 |
| 5 + 0 | 0.61% | 1 in 3,107,515 |
| 4 + 2 | 0.19% | 1 in 621,503 |
| 4 + 1 | 0.35% | 1 in 31,075 |
| 3 + 2 | 0.37% | 1 in 14,125 |
| 4 + 0 | 0.26% | 1 in 13,811 |
| 2 + 2 | 1.30% | 1 in 985 |
| 3 + 1 | 1.45% | 1 in 706 |
| 3 + 0 | 2.70% | 1 in 314 |
| 1 + 2 | 3.27% | 1 in 188 |
| 2 + 1 | 10.30% | 1 in 49 |
| 2 + 0 | 16.59% | 1 in 22 |
*After 5 rollovers, this goes down to 42%. The remaining 8% goes into the Booster Fund, which is used to guarantee minimum jackpots.
EuroMillions vs Powerball
EuroMillions is Europe’s biggest lottery, while Powerball is one of the USA’s top two lotteries.
You can play both of these bumper ball-based games at LotteryWorld, so we’ve compiled the statistics to help you decide which (or both!!) to play.
This table highlights the key facts:
| EuroMillions | Category | Powerball |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday and Saturday | Draws (IST) | Thursday and Sunday |
| ₹300 | Purchase Price | ₹300 |
| 5 from 1-50 + 1 from 1-12 | Numbers to Play | 5 from 1-69 + 1 from 1-26 |
| ₹149 Crore | Guaranteed Jackpot | ₹300 Crore |
| $255 million | Record Jackpot | $1.586 billion |
| 1 in 139,838,160 | Jackpot Winning Odds | 1 in 292,201,338 |
| 1 in13 | Overall Winning Odds | 1 in 24.9 |
| 1 in 22 | Odds to Win Smallest Prize | 1 in 38 |
It’s obvious from the numbers that Powerball is the bigger game. Both its guaranteed and record jackpots are far bigger than EuroMillions’.
They even cost the same to play, so why would you ever choose EuroMillions???...
Well, EuroMillions prizes may be smaller but you are more than TWICE AS LIKELY to win the jackpot as you are on Powerball.
You also get far better odds of winning the smallest, or any prize at all, on EuroMillions.
So, if you want to risk it all and go for the big bucks, choose Powerball. But if you can live with better odds on a ₹149 Crore+ jackpot, then EuroMillions is the game for you.
How to play EuroMillions
1. Log in to your LotteryWorld account
Use the My Account icon to sign in to your LotteryWorld account.
If you’re new to LotteryWorld, see our How to Register guide for help registering.
2. Add funds to your balance
At LotteryWorld you can only make purchases from your account balance.
To add funds to your account, press your balance display and follow the instructions.
If you want to know more, check out our How to Deposit guide.
3. Easily Play 3 EuroMillions Quick Picks
If you’re happy to have your numbers chosen for you (Quick Picks), LotteryWorld has the shortcut for you!
Hit the menu button from the home screen to bring up the sidebar.
Use the “3 Quick Picks” button to take 3 Quick Picks straight to the checkout.
3.1. Choose add-ons and pay
Tick the “Subscribe” box to automatically enter your 3 Quick Pick lines for the next month (8 draws with a 10% discount).
The “Add Me!” box is a new feature, here offering you the chance to add a Powerball line to your purchase.
Enter any Promotion Code you have and click “Pay Now” to confirm your purchase.
3a. Add 2 Quick Picks to your game
From the side menu, choose the “Play Numbers” option to have 2 EuroMillions Quick Pick lines added to your card.
You can take these through to checkout using “Add To Cart”, or choose further options, detailed in Step 4 below.
3a.1 Alternative way to add 2 Quick Picks
From the home screen, scroll down and select “Tep here to see all Lotteries”.
Find the “Play Now” button for EuroMillions and tap it to have 2 Quick Pick lines chosen for you, as in Step 3a.
4. Edit your lines
You have a number of options to make changes to your EuroMillions bet:
• Use the trash can icon to delete a line – you can delete all lines if you want
• “Add Quick Pick” adds one more randomised selection to your card
• Press the lottery ticket icon to manually choose a new line – you’re given the option again to use the “Quick Pick” function, or tap individual numbers to personalise your choice
4a. Confirm your numbers
Once you’ve chosen a number, it will be highlighted. To change any number, just touch it again and make another selection.
Pres “Done” to confirm your line and it will be added to your card.
You can then choose to enter your lines into the next 1, 2, 4 or 8 draws.
5. Make your purchase
“SUBSCRIBE and SAVE 10%%” to enter the next 8 draws with a 10% discount.
“Add to Cart” when you are happy with your line and number of draws.
As in Step 3.1, you can use the “Add Me!” or “Promotion Code” functions before hitting “Pay Now” to purchase your ticket.
All done!!!