This week, the EuroMillion draw jackpot will be historic. In effect, 217 million euros are at stake this Tuesday evening, which is only 3 million euros below the record held by a French woman (October 2021). One thing is certain: millions of French people will participate in this super mega draw. But first, what is the probability of winning the EuroMillions?
As you can imagine, finding the right combination that will win you the 217 million euros is a miracle: you have a 1 in 139 million chance of doing so. For comparison, you have a 1 in 19 million chance of finding the correct Lotto result. That said, the amounts involved are not the same since the jackpot record for the Loto is “only” 30 million euros.
In other words, you have a lower probability of winning the EuroMillion draw jackpot but the amount is significantly higher. This is what makes people dream, and it is for this reason that the EuroMillion is also more popular than the traditional Lotto. To this, there is also a guaranteed draw of one million euros (My Million draw) which is part of the EuroMillion and which gives you a chance to become a millionaire.
Before going into all the details of probabilities and options, you should still know that you have about a 1 in 13 chance of leaving with a draw-related gain. Indeed, you can leave with a sum from 2 good numbers. Even if you don’t match the 5 numbers and 2 stars, there are intermediate jackpots that can be enticing too. For example, if you have 5 numbers and 1 star, you walk away more or less with 200,000 euros.
EuroMillion is an independent draw
Each EuroMillion draw is random and independent, which implies several things. First of all, the probability of winning is always the same over the draws. The difference is only in the amount of jackpots put into play. In other words, it is in your interest to play when the kitty is high: the potential gain is greater, while the probability of winning is always the same. It is for this reason that the draw on Tuesday July 5, 2022 will be popular.
Then, the fact that the EuroMillion is a succession of independent draws is also key: this means that whatever the results of the past, they in no way predict the results of the future. So you can look at all the numbers that have fallen in the past and try to find coincidences, but that won’t work. It is for this reason that many players use random flash grids to play.
To increase your probability of winning EuroMillion, there are three methods. The first is to tick more boxes on your grid. Inevitably, with each additional box that you will tick, it will cost you more. To see how much each number ticked on a grid costs more, just go to the FDJ site to simulate the scenario. Moreover, the FDJ site allows you to play with ease rather than having to go to a tobacconist.
This method allows you to boost your chances of success, but it will quickly be very expensive. Alternatively, you can check the Star+ option. The latter costs 1 euro per grid and it boosts your chances of winning. In this case, you have a 1 in 4 chance of walking away with a prize for the EuroMillion draw (instead of the default 1 in 13 chance). It is an option that is worth it, we invite you to take advantage of it.
Finally, the third solution to increase your chance of success is to play the MultiChances option. This feature is exclusively available on the internet: if you go to a tobacconist, it will not be available. This allows you to take part in a cake of 660 (or 1260) random grids for only 5 euros. Normally, 5 euros just allows you to bet on 2 simple grids (each worth 2.50 euros). With MultiChances, you multiply your chances of winning, even if the final gain will be shared between several players.
Information on this mega draw
Before finishing this page on the EuroMillion draw, you need to know the basic information. The draw will take place this Tuesday evening, July 5, around 9:10 p.m. But the end of the game takes place almost an hour before, at 8:15 p.m. It is also at this time that FDJ will conduct the first My Million draw. We advise you to look on the FDJ website (or on the application) to find out the results.
As always, you will have the results in the evening and you will therefore know the number of correct numbers. On the other hand, it will certainly be necessary to wait until Wednesday morning to know very precisely how much you will have won. This is when the amount will be displayed on your personal space on the FDJ site. If no one finds the combination on Tuesday evening, there will be a postponement for Friday’s EuroMillion draw.
And we warn you, if no one finds this Tuesday and the kitty is postponed to Friday, it will reach its ultimate record: 230 million euros. This is the maximum amount that has been defined for this European lottery. This is an ultimate amount that will be debated between millions of players. That said, for Tuesday night’s draw, the general public will be very present since 217 million euros is already absolutely immense.
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