TL;DR
EuroMillions draws take place every Tuesday and Friday across nine European countries. The jackpot starts at £14 million and rolls until capped. The UK Millionaire Maker draw guarantees one UK winner of £1 million each draw.
EuroMillions draws are held every Tuesday and Friday across nine European countries including the UK, France, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland and Austria. The jackpot starts at £14 million and rolls until capped, and the UK Millionaire Maker draw guarantees one UK winner of £1 million in each draw.
How a EuroMillions ticket works
Each EuroMillions line costs £2.50, which includes the Millionaire Maker entry for UK players. Players pick five main numbers from 1 to 50 and two Lucky Star numbers from 1 to 12. Lucky Dip is available for random selection.
Five main numbers and two Lucky Stars are drawn. Matching all seven wins the jackpot. Lower-tier prizes apply for matching fewer numbers, with 13 prize tiers in total.
The jackpot cap and rollover rules
The minimum EuroMillions jackpot is £14 million. The jackpot rolls when not won, up to a cap of €250 million. Once the cap is reached, the jackpot stays at the cap for up to five draws before a forced winner draw.
Special Superdraws guarantee large minimum jackpots regardless of the cap, typically running several times a year. The 2026 Superdraw schedule is published on the EuroMillions section of the National Lottery website.
Millionaire Maker
Every UK ticket includes a Millionaire Maker code, which is entered into a separate UK-only draw. One Millionaire Maker code is drawn each Tuesday and Friday, with the holder winning £1 million.
The Millionaire Maker is independent of the main EuroMillions draw, so a UK player can win £1 million on the Millionaire Maker without matching any numbers in the main draw.
Where to check results and claim a prize
Results are published at national-lottery.co.uk and through the app within minutes of the draw. The 180-day claim deadline applies to both the main draw and Millionaire Maker prizes.
Prizes up to £500 are claimed at any National Lottery retailer. Higher prizes are claimed by post, online or in person with Allwyn, the National Lottery operator. UK tax does not apply to UK lottery winnings.
Key facts
- Each line costs £2.50.
- Draws Tuesday and Friday.
- Minimum jackpot £14 million, cap €250 million.
- Millionaire Maker guarantees a UK £1 million winner each draw.
- 180 days to claim a prize.
FAQ
When are EuroMillions draws held?
Every Tuesday and Friday evening across nine participating European countries. Results are published within minutes on national-lottery.co.uk and through the National Lottery app.
How much is a EuroMillions ticket?
£2.50 per line, which includes the Millionaire Maker entry for UK players. Players pick five main numbers from 1 to 50 and two Lucky Stars from 1 to 12.
What is the Millionaire Maker?
A UK-only draw that runs alongside each EuroMillions draw. One ticket code wins £1 million each Tuesday and Friday. The draw is independent of the main EuroMillions numbers.
Are EuroMillions winnings taxed?
No, UK lottery winnings are tax-free under UK rules. Winners may have to think about how the money interacts with means-tested benefits and inheritance tax over time.
