France offers five major lottery games operated by La Française des Jeux (FDJ). From the pan-European EuroMillions to the fast-paced KENO, each game has distinct odds, jackpots, and prize structures. Use this tool to find your best match.
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EuroMillions France
FDJ · Pan-European · Since 2004
Max Jackpot
€250M
Capped at €250M
Jackpot Odds
1 in 139M
139,838,160
Ticket Price
€5.50
Per line
Draws p/week
2×
Tue & Fri
13 prize tiers — match just 2 numbers to win
My Million: €1M guaranteed every draw (France only)
All five games at a glance — scroll right on mobile.
Feature
EuroMillions
Loto France
KENO FDJ
SuperDraw
Patrimoine
Max Jackpot
€250M
€36M
€1.5M
€100M+
€2M
Jackpot Odds
1 in 139M
1 in 19M ✓
Varies
1 in 139M
1 in 19M
Ticket Price
€5.50
€4.49
€1–€10 ✓
€5.50
€3 ✓
Draws/week
2×
3×
3× ✓
4–6/year
1/year
Prize Tiers
13
10
Flexible
13
10
Any Prize Odds
1 in 13
1 in 6 ✓
Varies
1 in 13
1 in 6
Intl. Players
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
France only
Tax at Source
0% ✓
0% ✓
0% ✓
0% ✓
0% ✓
Which French Lottery Is Right for You?
🏆 You want the biggest jackpot possible
→ EuroMillions — up to €250 million. The highest jackpots in European lottery history. Also consider timing a SuperDraw where the jackpot is boosted to €100M+ from the start.
🎯 You want the best realistic odds of winning
→ Loto France — jackpot odds of 1 in 19M (vs 1 in 139M for EuroMillions). Overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 6. Three draws per week and a guaranteed rolldown rule after 34 draws.
💶 You want to play with a small budget
→ KENO FDJ — start from just €1 per line. Choose how much to stake and how many numbers to pick. Perfect for casual, flexible play without committing to a fixed price per ticket.
🇫🇷 You want to support French culture while playing
→ Loto du Patrimoine — every ticket supports the restoration of historic French buildings and cultural sites. Available each September for residents in France.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which French lottery has the best odds?
Loto France offers the best jackpot odds among the major draw games — 1 in 19 million compared to EuroMillions at 1 in 139 million. Overall odds of winning any Loto prize are approximately 1 in 6. KENO offers flexible odds that depend on how many numbers you pick.
Can international players participate in all French lotteries?
EuroMillions, Loto France, and KENO FDJ are all accessible to international players via licensed online lottery courier services. The Loto du Patrimoine scratch tickets are generally only available within France, though some online services may offer limited access.
Do all French lotteries charge tax on winnings?
France charges zero tax at source on all lottery winnings — EuroMillions, Loto, KENO, and others. Your full prize is paid without deduction. Whether you owe tax in your home country depends on local legislation. See our Law & Tax guide.
What is the EuroMillions SuperDraw?
A SuperDraw is a special EuroMillions event where FDJ boosts the starting jackpot to a guaranteed minimum — typically €100 million or more. The ticket price and odds are identical to regular draws. SuperDraws happen 4–6 times per year, often timed around public holidays or special occasions.
What is the Loto du Patrimoine?
The Loto du Patrimoine is an annual charity lottery launched in 2018 as part of presenter Stéphane Bern’s mission to protect French heritage. Proceeds fund the restoration of historic buildings across France. It typically runs in September and includes both scratch cards and a draw game.
