How to play French lotteries in 2026?

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How to Play French Lotteries
Online in 2026

A step-by-step guide for international players who want to participate in EuroMillions, Loto, and KENO — safely, legally, and from anywhere in the world.

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📅 Updated April 2026 · ⏱ 8 min read · ✅ Verified information

Man buying a Loto and EuroMillions ticket at a FDJ kiosk in Paris

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Official FDJ Lotteries
€250M
EuroMillions Max Jackpot
18+
Minimum Age to Play
0%
Tax at Source (France)

Which Game is Right for You?

The 3 Official French Lotteries Compared

All games are operated by La Française des Jeux (FDJ). Compare them side by side to find the best match for your playing style.

Lottery Draw Days Ticket Price Max Jackpot Best For
🇪🇺 EuroMillions Tue & Fri €5.50 €250 million Biggest jackpots
🇫🇷 Loto France Mon, Wed, Sat €4.49 €36 million Most frequent draws
🎲 KENO FDJ Mon, Wed, Sat €1 – €10 €1M (pick 10) Flexible stakes

Step by Step

How to Buy French Lottery Tickets Online

International players cannot buy directly on FDJ’s website — it is restricted to French residents. Licensed lottery services purchase official tickets on your behalf.

1
Choose Your Lottery
Decide which game suits you. EuroMillions for the biggest jackpots up to €250M, two draws a week. Loto France for three draws a week with better overall odds. KENO FDJ for flexible, low-stake play starting from €1 per line.

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Use a Licensed Service
Use only an officially licensed lottery courier service. These platforms are regulated under international gambling licences and purchase real, physical FDJ tickets at official FDJ retail points. The ticket is then scanned and held on your behalf. Winnings are credited directly to your account.

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Register & Select Your Numbers
Create a free account (you must be 18+). Pick your numbers manually or use Quick Pick for a random selection. Each lottery has its own format: EuroMillions = 5 numbers (1–50) + 2 Lucky Stars (1–12) · Loto = 5 numbers (1–49) + 1 Numéro Chance (1–10) · KENO = 2 to 10 numbers from a grid of 70.

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Confirm, Pay & Check Results
Review your numbers and complete payment. You will receive a scan of your physical ticket by email for verification. After each draw, check our results page or receive an automatic email notification. Small prizes are credited to your account automatically. Large jackpot wins go through the official FDJ claims process, which your lottery service will guide you through.

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Odds & Prizes

EuroMillions Prize Tiers

EuroMillions has 13 prize tiers. You only need to match 2 numbers to win a prize. The overall odds of winning any prize are 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 – 13 Lower matches €4 – €70 Various

→ Full EuroMillions guide with all 13 tiers

Legal & Tax

Is It Legal to Play from Abroad?

For the vast majority of international players, yes — it is fully legal. Licensed lottery courier services operate under their own gambling licences and purchase official FDJ tickets on your behalf.

Tax at source: France does not withhold tax on lottery winnings. Prizes are paid out in full. Whether you owe tax in your home country depends entirely on local legislation — many countries require residents to declare foreign lottery winnings as income.

We strongly recommend reading our dedicated Law & Tax guide and the specific non-residents tax overview before participating.

Full Law & Tax Guide →

⚠️ Responsible Gambling
Lotteries are a form of gambling. Only spend what you can afford to lose. You must be 18 or older to play in any jurisdiction. If gambling is causing you or someone you know problems, seek help via your national gambling helpline.

ℹ️ About This Site
France-Lottery.com is an independent information resource, not affiliated with La Française des Jeux (FDJ). All ticket purchases are made exclusively via regulated third-party licensed services.

Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be in France to play French lotteries?
No. You can play from anywhere in the world via licensed online lottery courier services. These platforms legally purchase official FDJ tickets on your behalf and notify you of results and winnings automatically.
How do I collect winnings if I live abroad?
Small prizes are credited directly to your online account and can be withdrawn to your bank account or e-wallet. For large jackpot wins, your lottery service will guide you through the official FDJ claims process. This may involve their legal team working on your behalf to facilitate the payout.
What is the My Million raffle in EuroMillions?
My Million (Mon Million) is an exclusive bonus raffle for players who buy their EuroMillions ticket in France. One guaranteed winner of €1,000,000 is drawn at every EuroMillions draw — in addition to the main jackpot. It is automatically included with every French EuroMillions ticket at no extra cost. See our EuroMillions France guide for full details.
Are French lottery winnings taxed for international players?
France does not withhold tax on lottery winnings — prizes are paid in full at source. Whether you owe tax in your home country depends on local law. See our full Law & Tax guide for a country-by-country overview including the UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, and the US.
What is the Loto guaranteed jackpot rule?
After 34 consecutive draws without a jackpot winner, the French Loto enters a special guaranteed winner draw. If no player matches all six numbers in that draw, the jackpot is distributed to the highest prize tier with at least one winner. This ensures the Loto jackpot is always won within a maximum of 34 rollovers.

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