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A Frenchman wins nearly €200,000 in the August 16 draw!

EuroMillions draw for Friday 16 August 2024

The EuroMillions draw on Friday, August 16, 2024 didn’t produce a big winner, but it still made some people happy, especially in France! While the jackpot continues to climb, a French player can rub his hands with a game-changing win. A look back at a draw full of promise and emotion.

A lucky winner in France among the big winners!

This Friday, August 16, luck smiled on a French player who ticked the right numbers on his EuroMillions grid. With 5 correct numbers and a star, he won the tidy sum of nearly €200,000. Enough to see life through rose-tinted glasses and carry out some projects that are close to his heart! This lucky player is one of four European winners to have won this prize during this draw.

The jackpot continues to climb!

The jackpot, meanwhile, continues its dizzying rise. The winning combination, made up of the numbers 15, 17, 29, 45 and 49, as well as the stars 1 and 10, has not been found. It has now been six consecutive draws since the jackpot has fallen, stoking the dreams of millions of players across Europe.

One thing is for sure: the next draw, scheduled for Tuesday, August 20, 2024, promises to be thrilling with an exceptional jackpot of 82 million euros at stake! Enough to make heads spin and imagine a dream life…

The winning numbers for August 16, 2024

For the curious and budding statisticians, here is the winning combination for this Friday, August 16:

* Numbers: 15 – 17 – 29 – 45 – 49

* Stars: 1 – 10

We also note that star 1 seems to be popular this year since it has already been drawn 15 times since January, becoming the most frequent star of 2024. A simple coincidence or essential information for superstitious players? Don’t hesitate to consult our EuroMillions statistics to refine your games.

My Million: Luck smiles again on a Frenchman

In addition to the winner of rank 2, another French player has something to celebrate! The My Million draw has made another lucky person, bringing the total number of My Million millionaires in France to 66 since the beginning of the year. The winning code to remember is: EW 999 5827.

Reminder of winnings and invitation to check your tickets

In addition to the jackpot and the My Million, the EuroMillions draw on Friday, August 16, 2024 allowed other players to win interesting winnings. Five European players, including our lucky Frenchman, pocketed nearly €200,000 each by matching 5 correct numbers and a star. Five other players won more than €34,500 by matching the 5 correct numbers without any stars.

So, don’t wait any longer and check your tickets on the Française des Jeux website or via the mobile app. You may be one of the lucky winners!

As a reminder, the results of the previous draw are available here: EuroMillions results for Tuesday August 13, 2024.

Want to try your luck at EuroMillions?

Nothing could be simpler! To participate in the EuroMillions draw, you just need to choose 5 numbers from 50 and 2 stars from 12. You can play online on the Française des Jeux website or at an authorized retailer. The price of a single grid is €2.50.

Remember that playing should remain a pleasure, and it is important to do it responsibly. If you need help for yourself or a loved one, do not hesitate to contact the relevant organizations.

08/16/2024By Chloé MeunierSource: FDJ

EuroMillion and My Million results are provided for information purposes only. Please consult the Official Journal.

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