France Lottery – Jackpots, Results, Rules & Odds
The France lottery consists of three draw games: Loto, EuroMillions with My Million, and Keno. All three are run by La Française des Jeux (FDJ) under the supervision of the French gambling regulator, the ANJ. Loto is drawn three times a week, EuroMillions twice a week and Keno every evening.
Next EuroMillions & Loto jackpot
Ticket sales close at 20:15 Paris time on draw days. The jackpot shown is the advertised amount for the next draw and is split equally if more than one ticket wins.
France Lottery in 30 seconds
| Operator | La Française des Jeux (FDJ), part of FDJ United |
|---|---|
| Regulator | Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) |
| Games | Loto, EuroMillions – My Million, Keno |
| Loto | 5 from 49 + 1 Chance number from 10, €2.20 |
| EuroMillions | 5 from 50 + 2 Stars from 12, €2.50 incl. My Million |
| Keno | 4 to 10 numbers from 56, 16 drawn |
| Jackpots | Loto from €2 million; EuroMillions €17–250 million |
| Claim deadline | 60 days after the draw |
| Minimum age | 18 |
What Is the France Lottery?
FDJ holds the exclusive right to run draw games in France. The company is listed on the Paris stock exchange and now operates as part of the FDJ United group. The ANJ supervises the games, their advertising and the player-protection rules, and every draw takes place under the control of a court bailiff.
Loto is the national game, sold only in France. EuroMillions is shared by nine European countries, but French tickets come with an extra raffle, My Million. Keno is a daily game with fixed prizes instead of a rolling jackpot. Background on the operator is on the FDJ page, and a side-by-side view of the games is on French lotteries compared.
How to Play the France Lottery
- Choose a game: Loto, EuroMillions or Keno.
- Pick your numbers. For Loto that is 5 numbers and a Chance number, for EuroMillions 5 numbers and 2 Lucky Stars, for Keno 4 to 10 numbers. Flash fills a line at random.
- Choose the draw. Loto and EuroMillions can be played for several draws at once.
- Buy the ticket at an FDJ retailer, or on fdj.fr and the FDJ app if you are eligible for an FDJ account.
- Check the result and keep the receipt until any prize has been paid.
Loto has an optional second draw for €0.80 extra, with its own jackpot of at least €100,000. Keno has a paid Multiplier option that multiplies a win by 2, 3 or 5. Playing more draws does not improve the odds of a single line. Step-by-step notes per game are on how to play French lotteries.
France Lottery Draw Days and Times
| Game | Sales close | Draw (Paris) |
|---|---|---|
| Loto Mon, Wed, Sat | 20:15 | about 20:20 |
| EuroMillions Tue, Fri | 20:15 | My Million about 20:20 EuroMillions about 21:05 |
| Keno Every day | Before 20:00 | about 20:00 |
All times are Paris time (CET/CEST). A ticket bought after the cutoff goes into the next draw. Past draws are listed on draws and results.
France Lottery Prizes and Winning Odds
| Game | You match | Odds per line |
|---|---|---|
| Loto | 5 + Chance (jackpot) | 1 in 19,068,840 |
| Loto | 5 | 1 in 2,118,760 |
| Loto | Any prize | about 1 in 6 |
| EuroMillions | 5 + 2 Stars (jackpot) | 1 in 139,838,160 |
| EuroMillions | 5 + 1 Star | 1 in 6,991,908 |
| EuroMillions | Any prize | about 1 in 13 |
| Keno | 10 of 10 played | about 1 in 4.4 million |
Loto pays from 2 correct numbers, and the Chance number alone refunds the €2.20 stake. That refund is most of the “1 in 6”. The Loto jackpot starts at €2 million and grows by €1 million per rollover; after 34 draws without a winner it passes to the highest lower tier with a winner. The EuroMillions jackpot is capped at €250 million. It can stay at the cap for four draws, and the fifth draw must be won. Keno prizes are fixed, up to €2 million. Tier-by-tier detail is on the Loto, EuroMillions and Keno pages.
France Lottery Results and Winning Numbers
FDJ publishes the official numbers on fdj.fr and in the FDJ app. Loto numbers are on the FDJ results page from about 20:45. EuroMillions numbers appear in the app from about 21:45, after the draw in Paris.
To check a Loto ticket, compare the 5 numbers and the Chance number, then the Loto code. For EuroMillions, compare the 5 numbers and 2 Lucky Stars, then the My Million code. For Keno, count how many of your numbers are among the 16 drawn.
The numbers on this site are published for information. If they ever differ from the official FDJ result, the FDJ result counts.
How to Claim France Lottery Prizes
You have 60 days from the draw date to claim. After that the prize is lost. Prizes up to €30,000 are paid at any FDJ retailer. From €30,001 you book an appointment at an FDJ payment centre, and FDJ’s service for large winners handles the biggest prizes. Prizes on tickets bought online are credited to the FDJ account automatically.
France does not withhold income tax on lottery prizes. If you live in another country, the tax law there decides whether a foreign prize is taxed. See tax on French lottery winnings for non-residents and law and tax. This is general information, not tax advice.
My Million, Loto Codes and the New Keno
Every EuroMillions line sold in France gets a My Million code. One code wins €1 million on every Tuesday and Friday draw, whether or not the EuroMillions jackpot is won. Tickets bought in other EuroMillions countries do not get this code. Loto works the same way on a smaller scale: each line has a code, and 10 codes win €20,000 every draw.
Keno changed on 3 November 2025. It went from two draws a day to one, and from 20 numbers drawn out of 70 to 16 out of 56. Results and statistics from before that date belong to the old game.
Where Can You Play the France Lottery?
In France you can buy tickets at FDJ retailers, mostly tobacconists and newsagents, and on fdj.fr or the FDJ app. Anyone aged 18 or over can buy a ticket in a shop while in France, and prizes are paid regardless of nationality. An FDJ online account is not available to people living abroad.
Some companies licensed in other countries sell entries into French draws. They are intermediaries, not FDJ. If you use one, check where it is licensed, ask for proof of your entry before the draw, and find out who pays a prize. Whether such services are allowed depends on the law where you live. A My Million code is not automatically included in entries placed from abroad.
Responsible Play
You must be 18 or over to play. A lottery ticket is entertainment with a negative expected return, not an investment. Set a budget before you buy and do not chase losses. FDJ offers deposit limits and self-exclusion on fdj.fr. In France, Joueurs Info Service can be reached on 09 74 75 13 13 (not a premium-rate number).
Frequently Asked Questions About the France Lottery
Who runs the lottery in France?
La Française des Jeux (FDJ), which holds the exclusive right to run draw games in France. The ANJ supervises it.
How much does a ticket cost?
A Loto line costs €2.20. A EuroMillions line costs €2.50 in France, including one My Million code.
What happens if nobody wins the Loto jackpot?
It grows by €1 million for the next draw. After 34 draws without a winner, it goes to the highest lower tier with at least one winner.
Can foreigners play the France lottery?
Yes, by buying a ticket at an FDJ retailer while in France. Prizes are paid regardless of nationality. An FDJ online account is not open to people living abroad.
How long do I have to claim a prize?
60 days from the draw date, for Loto, EuroMillions, My Million and Keno. After that the ticket is no longer valid.
Are French lottery prizes taxed?
France does not withhold income tax on lottery prizes. If you live elsewhere, check the rules of your country of residence. See tax for non-residents.