EuroMillions FAQs

EuroMillions is a transnational lottery played in several European countries, including the UK. It offers large jackpot prizes and draws take place every Tuesday and Friday.

To play EuroMillions, select 5 main numbers from 1 to 50 and 2 Lucky Stars from 1 to 12. You can choose your numbers manually or use the “Lucky Dip” for a randomly generated selection. For more detailed instructions, check out our How to Play EuroMillions guide.

A single line of EuroMillions costs €2.50. You can also choose to play multiple lines for an additional fee. The “Ireland Only Winning Raffle Number” is included with every EuroMillions bet. You can also participate in the EuroMillions Plus draw for an extra €1.

EuroMillions draws take place every Tuesday and Friday at approximately 7:45pm Irish time. The results are typically announced shortly afterward.

The odds of winning the EuroMillions jackpot are 1 in 139,838,160. However, there are several prize tiers, so your chances of winning a smaller prize are much higher. Discover the full EuroMillions odds here.

You can check the results of the EuroMillions draw directly on our website or follow us on Facebook and X (Twitter) for the latest updates.

If you win a prize, you can claim it via the official National Lottery website or in person at an authorised retailer, depending on the amount. For full details on how to claim your prizes, visit our Claiming Prizes guide.

In Ireland, if you win a prize, especially large ones like the EuroMillions jackpot, your name and hometown will be made public. This is a part of the National Lottery’s transparency practices. However, the National Lottery does offer a certain level of privacy. While your name and location will be disclosed, details such as your address and any other personal information are kept confidential. For smaller prizes (under €15,000) in the Republic of Ireland, winners generally do not have to reveal their identity.

Yes, you can play EuroMillions from anywhere within the Republic of Ireland as long as you are 18 years or older and you purchase your tickets through authorised outlets or the official website.

You can schedule your EuroMillions tickets to play multiple draws in advance using the “multi-draw” option, so you don’t miss any draws. However, missed draws are not eligible for refunds.

If no one wins the jackpot, the prize money rolls over to the next draw, increasing the jackpot amount. There is a cap to the rollover, typically around £200 million, and eventually, the prize money will be distributed to the lower prize tiers.

If you play online via the official National Lottery website and win a major prize, you will be contacted directly by the National Lottery. Smaller prizes will be automatically credited to your online account.

Yes, you can play EuroMillions online by registering for an account with the Irish National Lottery website or app.

In the Republic of Ireland, lottery winnings are not subject to income tax. However, if you decide to invest or transfer your winnings, you may be liable for taxes on the investment income or capital gains.

The Ireland Only Winning Raffle is an additional feature of EuroMillions in the Republic of Ireland. Every EuroMillions ticket comes with a unique Winning Raffle code. In every draw, each player can win €500 for matching the raffle number, regardless of whether they match any numbers in the main EuroMillions draw.

While you can only purchase tickets through official Irish retailers, some authorised services allow Irish residents to play EuroMillions abroad by registering online.

If you lose a physical EuroMillions ticket, there is no way to claim the prize. It’s essential to keep your ticket in a safe place. For online players, your account will track your tickets and winnings, so there’s no need to worry about losing an online ticket.