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EuroMillions France & My Million — Guide 2026
EuroMillions played in France includes an exclusive bonus: the My Million raffle. Every French ticket guarantees one player wins €1,000,000 at every single draw, on top of the main jackpot.
What Makes EuroMillions France Different?
EuroMillions is a transnational lottery played across nine European countries. The jackpot is shared across all countries, which is why it can grow to up to €250 million.
Playing in France adds the exclusive My Million (Mon Million) raffle at no extra cost. One guaranteed winner of €1,000,000 is drawn at every EuroMillions draw, regardless of whether the main jackpot is won.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Operator | La Française des Jeux (FDJ) — Paris |
| Draw days | Tuesday & Friday |
| Draw time | ~21:00 CET |
| Ticket price | €5.50 per line |
| Starting jackpot | €17 million |
| Maximum jackpot | €250 million (capped) |
| Jackpot odds | 1 in 139,838,160 |
| My Million | €1,000,000 guaranteed every draw (France only) |
| Countries | 9 European countries |
How to Play EuroMillions
Each EuroMillions line requires two selections:
5 Main Numbers
Choose 5 numbers from 1 to 50.
2 Lucky Stars
Choose 2 Lucky Stars from 1 to 12. Drawn separately from a second drum.
💛 My Million Raffle (France only)
Automatically included. Your ticket gets a unique 10-character code. One code wins €1,000,000 at every draw, no extra cost, no extra selection needed.
Example Draw:
EuroMillions Prize Tiers (All 13)
You only need to match 2 numbers to win a prize. Overall odds of winning any prize: approximately 1 in 13.
| Tier | Match | Approx. Prize | Odds (1 in…) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackpot | 5 + 2 Lucky Stars | €17M – €250M | 139,838,160 |
| 2 | 5 + 1 Lucky Star | ~€200,000 | 6,991,908 |
| 3 | 5 + 0 Lucky Stars | ~€12,000 | 3,107,515 |
| 4 | 4 + 2 Lucky Stars | ~€1,500 | 621,503 |
| 5 | 4 + 1 Lucky Star | ~€100 | 31,075 |
| 6 | 4 + 0 Lucky Stars | ~€60 | 13,811 |
| 7 | 3 + 2 Lucky Stars | ~€50 | 14,125 |
| 8 | 2 + 2 Lucky Stars | ~€20 | 985 |
| 9 | 3 + 1 Lucky Star | ~€15 | 706 |
| 10 | 3 + 0 Lucky Stars | ~€12 | 314 |
| 11 | 1 + 2 Lucky Stars | ~€10 | 188 |
| 12 | 2 + 1 Lucky Star | ~€7 | 49 |
| 13 | 2 + 0 Lucky Stars | ~€4 | 22 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the EuroMillions jackpot cap?
The EuroMillions jackpot is capped at €250 million. Once reached, it stays capped for up to five draws. If no winner, the jackpot rolls down to the next prize tier. Starting jackpot is €17 million, growing by at least €10 million per unclaimed draw.
How does the My Million raffle work?
Every EuroMillions ticket purchased in France automatically generates a unique 10-character alphanumeric code (e.g. “R 547 8213”). At each draw, one code is randomly selected, and its holder wins €1,000,000. It is automatic, free, and exclusive to French tickets.
Can international players get the My Million raffle?
Yes, as long as you buy via a licensed service that purchases from a French FDJ retail point, your ticket includes a My Million raffle code automatically.
Are EuroMillions winnings taxed in France?
No, France does not withhold any tax on EuroMillions winnings. All prizes are paid in full at source. See our Law & Tax guide for home-country tax details.