The EuroMillions jackpot odds are 1 in 139,838,160 for a single line, and the overall odds of winning any prize are about 1 in 13.0. There are 13 prize tiers in total. The full table below lists every combination, its odds and its prize — with the odds computed directly from the official 5 from 1-50 + 2 Lucky Stars from 1-12 matrix and cross-checked against the operator's published figures.
Prize tiers & odds
| Match | Odds | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 5 + 2 Lucky Stars | 1 in 139,838,160 | Jackpot |
| 5 + 1 | 1 in 6,991,908 | pari-mutuel |
| 5 | 1 in 3,107,515 | pari-mutuel |
| 4 + 2 | 1 in 621,503 | pari-mutuel |
| 4 + 1 | 1 in 31,075 | pari-mutuel |
| 4 | 1 in 13,811 | pari-mutuel |
| 3 + 2 | 1 in 14,125 | pari-mutuel |
| 2 + 2 | 1 in 985.5 | pari-mutuel |
| 3 + 1 | 1 in 706.3 | pari-mutuel |
| 3 | 1 in 313.9 | pari-mutuel |
| 1 + 2 | 1 in 187.7 | pari-mutuel |
| 2 + 1 | 1 in 49.3 | pari-mutuel |
| 2 | 1 in 21.9 | pari-mutuel |
EuroMillions odds at a glance
EuroMillions is drawn from a matrix of 5 from 1-50 + 2 Lucky Stars from 1-12, with draws on Tuesday & Friday. To win the jackpot you must match every number, and the odds of doing so are 1 in 139,838,160 for a single line.
Those odds are fixed by the size of the number field — no strategy, system or "hot number" changes them. What you can understand is where the realistic (much smaller) wins sit, which is what the full prize table below shows. The overall chance of winning any prize on a line is roughly 1 in 13.0.
Full EuroMillions prize tier table
The table above lists every way to win, the odds of each, and what it pays. EuroMillions prizes are pari-mutuel: each of the 13 tiers shares a fixed percentage of the prize fund, so the actual amount per winner varies every draw with ticket sales and the number of winners. The jackpot starts at €17 million and is capped at €250 million; once the cap is reached, further money rolls down to the next tier.
How EuroMillions prizes are actually paid
EuroMillions prizes are pari-mutuel, which means each prize tier is allocated a set share of the total prize fund and then split among that draw's winners. The upside is honest transparency about how the pool is divided; the practical effect is that the exact amount per tier is only known after each draw. The jackpot is paid as a single tax-free lump sum in most participating countries (local rules vary — check the operator).
Are the odds worth it?
Put plainly: the jackpot odds here (1 in 139,838,160) are long by any measure, and no amount of number-picking shortens them. A ticket is best treated as a small, fixed-cost bit of entertainment on a very large prize, not as any kind of plan.
If you want to compare these odds against the other major games side by side — by jackpot odds, ticket cost and jackpot ceiling — see our lottery odds compared guide. And if you do play, do it within a budget you can comfortably afford to lose.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the odds of winning the EuroMillions jackpot?
1 in 139,838,160 for a single line — you must match 5 + 2 Lucky Stars. These odds are fixed by the number field and cannot be improved by any strategy.
What are the odds of winning any EuroMillions prize?
About 1 in 13.0 per line, across 13 prize tiers. Most of those wins are small, lower-tier prizes — see the full table above.
How many prize tiers does EuroMillions have?
13. They range from the jackpot down to the smallest tier (2), each with its own odds and prize, listed in the table above.
Can you improve your EuroMillions odds?
Not the odds per line — they are set by the matrix. Buying more lines increases your overall chance proportionally but also your spend, and never makes a win likely. Treat it as entertainment within a budget.
Sources & further reading
Legal, tax and game figures on this page are drawn from the official operators and government/tax authorities below. Rules change — always confirm the current position with the operator or a qualified adviser before you play or claim.
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