The Euro Millions is a tax free (except in Switzerland), lump sum European lottery that is drawn once a week on a Friday evening in Paris. Due to the nature of the Euro Millions, the jackpot prize is significantly larger than the national lotteries of the host countries as the stakes or entry fees are pooled together from all the participating countries. The added effect of the Euro Millions roll over is that after a string of draws without a jackpot winner, the grand prize can be as high as 50 Million Euros.

The first Euro Millions draw was hosted on Friday 13th February 2004 in Paris and was launched by Camelot in the United Kingdom who operate the widely know UK National Lottery, and the Francaise des Jeux in France and the Lotrrias y Apuestas del Estado in Spain.

In the first 8 months, the Euro Millions was participated only by 3 nations; United Kingdom, France and Spain. However, they were to be joined on 8th October 2004 by Austria, Belgium, Ireland, Luxembourg, Portugal and Switzerland. With players from these 9 nations, the Euro Millions quickly became one of the largest lottery draws in the world.

Since 2004, the draws have remained in Paris every Friday at 20.35 GMT (21.35 CET). The cost of a standard Euro Millions ticket in the UK was initially £1.50, just and extra 50p to the UK National Lottery which proved to be an easy transition for existing National Lottery players.

This was not greatly affected on 7th November 2009 when the UK ticket price was increase by 50p to £2.00. The reason for this increased was put down to the EUR/GBP exchange rate, with the additional funds used for the Millionaire Raffle Game which has a weekly jackpot of £1 million. The cost of the tickets across Europe is sized in accordance with the exchange rate alongside the standard Euro cost of €2.00.

Euro Millions History

To play the Euro Millions, you need to be 18 or older and reside in one of the 9 countries involved in the lottery. This age is a general standard, although it can differ slightly, country to country, such as in the UK where the minimum age is 16.

The rules are quite simple and the game is slip into 2 types of winning balls like many other national lottery games around the world. The player must select five main balls from 1 to 50, and then the player must also select 2 different balls titled ‘Lucky Star’ from a set of 9 numbers. There are several multiple bet options available to boost the prize winnings.

Euro Millions Plus was launched in June 2007 in Ireland and later in Portugal in 2009. For an additional €1.00, players can add additional line in the Friday night draw to win a top prize of €500,000. The lottery works by drawing the five main balls and the accompanying two lucky star balls from two special draw machines containing all the numbered balls. There two machines are called Stresa; containing the 50 balls, and Paqueretta; containing the 9 balls.

Players can watch the draw on TV in most countries, but there are several official and non official websites and applications available to provide the draw results.

On 7th November 2009, as well as an increase in the UK Euro Million ticket cost, there were new rules put into effect for the Euro Millions regarding the rollover. Prior to November 2009, there could be a jackpot rollover 11 times without any change. At the time of a 12th rollover, the jackpot would instead be distributed to the next winning prize. Post November 2009, the Euro Millions jackpot is now subject to a rollover cap. When the Jackpot reaches / exceeds €185,000,000, the jackpot will remain at €185,000,000 and the difference will be added to the next lower prize.

Playing the Euro Millions

To play the Euro Millions, you need to be 18 or older and reside in one of the 9 countries involved in the lottery. This age is a general standard, although it can differ slightly, country to country, such as in the UK where the minimum age is 16.

The rules are quite simple and the game is slip into 2 types of winning balls like many other national lottery games around the world. The player must select five main balls from 1 to 50, and then the player must also select 2 different balls titled ‘Lucky Star’ from a set of 9 numbers. There are several multiple bet options available to boost the prize winnings.

Euro Millions Plus was launched in June 2007 in Ireland and later in Portugal in 2009. For an additional €1.00, players can add additional line in the Friday night draw to win a top prize of €500,000.The lottery works by drawing the five main balls and the accompanying two lucky star balls from two special draw machines containing all the numbered balls. There two machines are called Stresa; containing the 50 balls, and Paqueretta; containing the 9 balls. Players can watch the draw on TV in most countries, but there are several official and non official websites and applications available to provide the draw results.

On 7th November 2009, as well as an increase in the UK Euro Million ticket cost, there were new rules put into effect for the Euro Millions regarding the rollover. Prior to November 2009, there could be a jackpot rollover 11 times without any change. At the time of a 12th rollover, the jackpot would instead be distributed to the next winning prize. Post November 2009, the Euro Millions jackpot is now subject to a rollover cap. When the Jackpot reaches / exceeds €185,000,000, the jackpot will remain at €185,000,000 and the difference will be added to the next lower prize.

Euro Millions Online

You can play the Euro Millions with ease online. No need to go and buy your tickets at your local store. It has never been easier to select your numbers and lucky stars for the Friday night Euro Millions draw without leaving your house. The Euro Million can be played by an individual in the world, even if they do not reside in one of the member countries if they play with Syndicate that is based in one of the member countries. This allows everyone in the world to experience the excitement and joy of entering the Euro Millions draw with the chance of winning the massive jackpot winnings from all 9 member countries.

Playing online also adds the bonus advantage of the online ticket, which means that you will never again have to worry about losing your ticket and getting your ticket lost in the mail, or even stolen. Instead all your valuable information will be stored in your personal online account.

With an online Euro Millions ticket, you can elect to register for a rolling subscription meaning that you will never again have to worry about missing a draw that could have had the winning numbers for you. What’s more, by playing with a Euro Millions Syndicate with E Lottery, you can increase your chances of winning with reduced odds and guaranteed winning numbers. The Euro Millions syndicate from E Lottery provides all members with their own equal share of 36 Euro Millions tickets every Friday until the member decides to stop. All for only £5.00 a week.

Euro Millions Online

You can play the Euro Millions with ease online. No need to go and buy your tickets at your local store. It has never been easier to select your numbers and lucky stars for the Friday night Euro Millions draw without leaving your house. The Euro Million can be played by an individual in the world, even if they do not reside in one of the member countries if they play with Syndicate that is based in one of the member countries. This allows everyone in the world to experience the excitement and joy of entering the Euro Millions draw with the chance of winning the massive jackpot winnings from all 9 member countries.

Playing online also adds the bonus advantage of the online ticket, which means that you will never again have to worry about losing your ticket and getting your ticket lost in the mail, or even stolen. Instead all your valuable information will be stored in your personal online account.

With an online Euro Millions ticket, you can elect to register for a rolling subscription meaning that you will never again have to worry about missing a draw that could have had the winning numbers for you. What’s more, by playing with a Euro Millions Syndicate with E Lottery, you can increase your chances of winning with reduced odds and guaranteed winning numbers. The Euro Millions syndicate from E Lottery provides all members with their own equal share of 36 Euro Millions tickets every Friday until the member decides to stop. All for only £5.00 a week.

The Millionaire Raffle is an additional draw available to players who purchase tickets for the Euro Millions in the UK ONLY. It was launched on Friday 13th November 2009, and it is included in the new Euro Millions ticket price of £2 for all individual UK ticket purchasers.

It is regarded by most as a bonus game, and it is called a raffle as a result of the raffle style of game play with one winner taking all when the results are drawn. Each UK ticket purchased will include a Millionaire Raffle for each line of numbers selected by the players, so multiple opportunities to win the Millionaire Raffle can be taken by individuals who enter the Euro Millions draw. The Millionaire Raffle make up the difference that each UK ticket costs in contrast to the other member countries, even taking into account the varies exchange rates.

The main advantage of the Millionaire Raffle is that it is not tied to particular numbers, so there is a guaranteed winner each and every week that the Euro Millions is drawn.The Millionaire Raffle draw is held each and every Friday moments before the Euro Millions draw is held. If the Millionaire Raffle number matches the number on the player’s ticket, they walk away with the £1 million raffle prize. This is still in addition to the actual Euro Millions draw, which the winner is still eligible to receive any additional winning for.

The raffle numbers are computer generated, so there is no need to select any combinations of any type. This assures there is always a guaranteed winner each week. The unique number is printed onto each electronic ticket purchased and you will even be notified by email if you are a winner.