EuroMillions draw for Tuesday October 8, 2024
The EuroMillions draw on October 8, 2024 played cat and mouse with players. If the jackpot of 17 million euros remained out of reach, the evening did not lack spice. Four lucky Europeans came close to winning the jackpot, while a Frenchman saw his life turned upside down thanks to the My Million code. Let’s dive behind the scenes of this lottery which continues to make the Old Continent dream.
EuroMillions resets the counters
Tuesday evening, the atmosphere was electric in points of sale and on online platforms. After the colossal jackpot of 160 million euros pocketed last Friday by a Spaniard (who still has to pinch himself to believe it), a new cycle started with 17 million euros at stake. A sum which, let’s admit it, does not Not a pale figure in the wallet of ordinary mortals.
The results: when fate plays hide and seek
The balls danced, the stars twinkled, and here was the verdict: 7, 14, 19, 34, 40, with stars 6 and 8. A draw that left more than one player perplexed by their ticket, desperately searching for a correspondence. Alas, the jackpot played havoc, taunting the millions of participants.
But let’s not get into melodrama! Four European players found five correct numbers and a star, each winning a nice jackpot of 122,519 euros. Enough to afford a beautiful GT, or why not, invest in real estate (a studio in Paris, let’s be realistic). Seven other perceptive people guessed the five correct numbers without a star, leaving with 16,362 euros in their pocket. Not enough to retire on, of course, but enough to treat yourself to a few splurges.
In total, this draw distributed more than 7.3 million euros. A nice rain of tickets which must have made more than one smile.
My Million: when France has its moment of glory
If EuroMillions has shunned France, My Million has restored the French image. The code WM 303 1045 transformed a compatriot into the 81st millionaire of the year. Imagine the scene: our lucky chosen one, probably in his pajamas in front of his TV, suddenly realizing that he has just joined the millionaires’ club. Enough to choke on your Camembert!
This gain of one million euros is like earning 80 years of minimum wage in one go. Enough to see life in pink, or rather in blue-white-red in this case.
The jackpot is acting up: the adventure continues
Since no one got their hands on the jackpot, the jackpot will increase. Friday October 11, 29 million euros will be at stake. A sum that will make you dizzy and which risks attracting crowds like bees to a pot of honey.
To get an idea, 29 million is the equivalent of 145 100m² apartments in the beautiful Parisian neighborhoods. Or even the annual budget of a medium-sized French town. Enough to think of yourself as a small mayor, or a very, very ambitious real estate agent.
Behind the scenes of the numbers: when statistics get involved
For lovers of numbers and the superstitious, here is something to fuel your thoughts. Number 43 has been absent for 36 draws. It seems like he took an extended vacation in the Bahamas. Numbers 2 and 35 are also keeping a low profile, absent for 24 and 21 draws respectively. Maybe a numbers strike?
On the star side, 2 and 4 are playing Mystère and Boule de Gomme, having not appeared for 8 and 7 draws.
Conversely, certain numbers seem to be on the rise in 2024. The 16 has been drawn 16 times (a wink from destiny?), closely followed by the 7 and the 18 with 15 appearances each. As for the stars, the trio 12, 3 and 1 leads the way with 17 draws each. It seems like they signed an exclusivity contract.
Of course, these statistics, provided by the venerable Française des Jeux, should be taken with a pinch of salt. After all, each draw remains a throw of the dice of destiny, impervious to the most learned calculations.
A short guide for the perfect EuroMillions player
If you feel like defying fate, know that participating in EuroMillions is child’s play. Whether you prefer the old-fashioned charm of the paper bulletin at your tobacconist or the modernity of online gaming, everything is done to make your task easier.
A piece of friendly advice: don’t forget to check your ticket after the draw. You have 60 days to claim your winnings. We wouldn’t want you to miss out on your moment of glory, would we?
For the curious who would like to understand the mysteries of this game, our EuroMillions winnings simulator is there to enlighten you. Who knows, maybe you will find the key to success there? (Okay, we admit, it’s mostly for fun).
While waiting for the next twist…
While the 17 million have magically evaporated, the excitement is already building up a notch for Friday. With 29 million euros at stake, there is no doubt that the queues will get longer at tobacconists.
Whether you are a regular or a novice, remember that EuroMillions remains above all entertainment. Luck is a capricious lady, but the pleasure of the game is guaranteed.
08/10/2024By Chloé MeunierSource: FDJ
EuroMillion and My Million results communicated for information purposes only. Please consult the Official Journal.
