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The 5 Biggest French Lotteries Compared

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The 5 Biggest French Lotteries Compared

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)
Overall odds of winning any prize: 1 in 13
Starting jackpot: €17 million
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🎯 Best Odds
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Loto France

FDJ · National · Since 1976

Max Jackpot
€36M
After 34 rollovers
Jackpot Odds
1 in 19M
19,068,840
Ticket Price
€4.49
Per line
Draws p/week
3×
Mon, Wed & Sat
10 prize tiers — match Numéro Chance only = free ticket
Unique rolldown rule: guaranteed winner after 34 draws
Overall odds of winning any prize: 1 in 6
France’s #1 lottery since 1976
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💶 From €1
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KENO FDJ

FDJ · Flexible Stake · 3× p/week

Top Prize
€1.5M
Pick 10 · €10 stake
Numbers
Pick 2–10
From grid of 70
Min. Stake
€1
Up to €10/line
Draws p/week
3×
Mon, Wed & Sat
20 numbers drawn from 1–70 each draw
Flexible: choose your own stake (€1–€10)
Monthly prize option: €1,500/month for life
Best entry-level game for casual players
Play KENO → Full Guide
🏆 Special Event
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EuroMillions SuperDraw

FDJ · Special Edition · Irregular

Boosted Jackpot
€100M+
Guaranteed minimum
Jackpot Odds
1 in 139M
Same as regular
Ticket Price
€5.50
Same as regular
Frequency
4–6/year
Irregular schedule
Same ticket, same odds — but jackpot starts at €100M+
FDJ tops up the prize pool for special occasions
My Million raffle still included with French tickets
Typically held around New Year, Valentine’s Day etc.
Buy Ticket → EuroMillions Guide
🏛️ Heritage
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Loto du Patrimoine

FDJ · Cultural Heritage · Annual

Top Prize
€2M
Typically €2 million
Jackpot Odds
1 in 19M
Same as Loto
Ticket Price
€3
Scratch ticket
Frequency
1×/year
September
Launched in 2018 — funds restoration of French heritage sites
Part of Stéphane Bern’s cultural preservation mission
Includes scratch cards AND draw tickets
Limited edition — available each September in France
Play Loto → Loto Guide

Side-by-Side Comparison Table

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.

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