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EuroMillionen
EuroMillionen is a national game of chance based on common rules and principles of the countries participating as well as strict requirements in respect of security and reliability.
What makes EuroMillionen so attractive is the fact that two- or even three-digit million amounts can be won. These high winnings are made possible by the large number of players – in total nine countries participate in the game.
In February 2004 EuroMillionen was launched by England, France, and Spain. As from 2 October 2004 players from Austria, Belgium, Ireland, Luxemburg, Portugal and Switzerland joined the European lotto game.
The National Lottery of each country is responsible for the operation of the game in its jurisdiction and remains subject to licensing and supervision by the regulatory authority of its state. Thus, EuroMillionen in Austria can only be played using Austrian tickets. Prizes can also only be claimed in the country in which the player handed in the ticket.
EuroMillionen is a parimutuel game with thirteen winning categories which are all pooled. The winnings determined in the individual countries are pooled and the prizes for the individual tiers are calculated on that basis. The number of bets placed and the number of prizes in the various categories determine the winnings for each tier.
The game formula is "5 out of 50" plus "2 out of 11". A EuroMillionen bet consists of two parts, a grid containing the numbers from 1 to 50 and a circle of stars numbered 1 to 11. Players mark 5 of the 50 numbers and 2 of the 11 stars.
The first prize category is called "Europot". A bet with five correct numbers from the number grid and two correct numbers from the circle of stars wins the Europot, and if there is no winner, the prize money for the first category remains in the pot and is added to the first tier of the next round (rolling jackpot principle).
The probability of winning the Europot is 1:116,531,800. The probability of winning in general is 1:13.
The EuroMillionen “Superpot”
In a Superpot round, minimum prize money of EUR 100 million is guaranteed for the 1st tier. If there is no 1st tier winner in a Superpot round, there is a Roll-Over to the next draw and the Superpot increases in the following round. In 2010, Superpot draws took place on 5 February and on 1 October.
Jackpot Limit
Due to Responsible Gaming Issues it is only possible for a prize in the 1st tier to rise to a maximum of EUR 185 million. If EUR 185 million is reached and still not won, the prize money over and above that amount is added to the next lower prize tier. The EUR 185 million will remain in the 1st tier until there is a winner. Therefore, the first tier can stand at EUR 185 million for several consecutive weeks.
In Austria, EuroMillionen ticket sales close at 6.30 pm on Tuesdays and Fridays prior to the evening's draws. The EuroMillionen draws normally take place every Tuesday and Friday evening between 8:45 pm and 9:30 pm at the french lottery company “La Francaise des Jeux“ in Paris. They are aired every Tuesday and Friday at 10:25 pm on ORF 2.
What makes EuroMillionen so attractive is the fact that two- or even three-digit million amounts can be won. These high winnings are made possible by the large number of players – in total nine countries participate in the game.
In February 2004 EuroMillionen was launched by England, France, and Spain. As from 2 October 2004 players from Austria, Belgium, Ireland, Luxemburg, Portugal and Switzerland joined the European lotto game.
The National Lottery of each country is responsible for the operation of the game in its jurisdiction and remains subject to licensing and supervision by the regulatory authority of its state. Thus, EuroMillionen in Austria can only be played using Austrian tickets. Prizes can also only be claimed in the country in which the player handed in the ticket.
EuroMillionen is a parimutuel game with thirteen winning categories which are all pooled. The winnings determined in the individual countries are pooled and the prizes for the individual tiers are calculated on that basis. The number of bets placed and the number of prizes in the various categories determine the winnings for each tier.
The game formula is "5 out of 50" plus "2 out of 11". A EuroMillionen bet consists of two parts, a grid containing the numbers from 1 to 50 and a circle of stars numbered 1 to 11. Players mark 5 of the 50 numbers and 2 of the 11 stars.
The first prize category is called "Europot". A bet with five correct numbers from the number grid and two correct numbers from the circle of stars wins the Europot, and if there is no winner, the prize money for the first category remains in the pot and is added to the first tier of the next round (rolling jackpot principle).
The probability of winning the Europot is 1:116,531,800. The probability of winning in general is 1:13.
The EuroMillionen “Superpot”
In a Superpot round, minimum prize money of EUR 100 million is guaranteed for the 1st tier. If there is no 1st tier winner in a Superpot round, there is a Roll-Over to the next draw and the Superpot increases in the following round. In 2010, Superpot draws took place on 5 February and on 1 October.
Jackpot Limit
Due to Responsible Gaming Issues it is only possible for a prize in the 1st tier to rise to a maximum of EUR 185 million. If EUR 185 million is reached and still not won, the prize money over and above that amount is added to the next lower prize tier. The EUR 185 million will remain in the 1st tier until there is a winner. Therefore, the first tier can stand at EUR 185 million for several consecutive weeks.
In Austria, EuroMillionen ticket sales close at 6.30 pm on Tuesdays and Fridays prior to the evening's draws. The EuroMillionen draws normally take place every Tuesday and Friday evening between 8:45 pm and 9:30 pm at the french lottery company “La Francaise des Jeux“ in Paris. They are aired every Tuesday and Friday at 10:25 pm on ORF 2.