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When did EuroMillions start?

EuroMillions is a transnational lottery that requires seven correct numbers to win the jackpot, which consists of 5 main numbers and 2 Lucky Star Numbers. It was launched on 7 February 2004 by France's Française des Jeux
Française des Jeux
Française des Jeux (FDJ) is the operator of France's national lottery games, and the title sponsor of the FDJ cycling team. The name of the company loosely translates as The French Company of Games.
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, Spain's Loterías y Apuestas del Estado and the United Kingdom's Camelot.
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What are the odds of winning the EuroMillions?

The odds of winning the EuroMillions jackpot are 1 in 139,838,160. However, there are also 12 other prize tiers, bringing your overall chances of winning a prize to 1 in 13.
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Why is the UK in the EuroMillions?

The agreement in place to run the game is between the UK National Lottery and the official lottery operators of the eight other participating countries, so the UK will remain a part of the EuroMillions family regardless of the nation's political status. How will Brexit affect UK expats in other EuroMillions countries?
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When did EuroMillions change?

Changes to EuroMillions came into effect on 24th September 2016 in an effort to generate bigger jackpots, create more prize winners and make the game even more fun for players of Europe's big-money lottery game. Here's an overview of the changes made: Cost of a UK EuroMillions ticket went from £2 to £2.50.
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Is EuroMillions completely random?

While we can all agree that both the EuroMillions lottery and the National Lottery are based mostly on random numbers and picks, there's still a good chance of you enhancing your luck by doing certain things.
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Why does EuroMillions keep rolling over?

Once the Jackpot has reached the cap, it can roll four times before it must be won. This means that if the Jackpot is not won in the first EuroMillions Draw when the cap is reached, it will stay at the level of the cap for the next four EuroMillions Draws, providing it is not won.
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Can an American win EuroMillions?

EuroMillions is a lottery that can be played and enjoyed all around the world. There are a number of online lottery services that are tailored to international players, so you can take part from outside the participating countries and still have the chance to win all the same prizes as someone within those nations.
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Can non UK citizen play EuroMillions?

Anyone can play EuroMillions as long as they are aged 18 or over. You do not have to be a resident or citizen of any of the participating countries to take part. It is even possible to take part from other nations around the world by using online lottery services.
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Do you have to be a British citizen to win the lottery?

You must be a resident of the UK or Isle of Man.
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What is the biggest lottery win worldwide?

However, Powerball overtook Mega Million's title of biggest ever lotto win by one person as a single-ticket holder from California won a whopping jackpot of $2.04 billion with Powerball on 7th November 2022. Making Powerball the current world's record-winning jackpot and world's biggest single win.
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What is the biggest lottery winner in Europe?

A UK ticket-holder has won a record breaking £195 million Euromillions jackpot. With winning numbers of 06, 23, 27, 40, 41, and Lucky Stars 02 and 12, it represents the largest ever National Lottery win of all time according to Camelot.
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Who actually wins EuroMillions?

Joe and Jess Thwaite have become the country's biggest-ever National Lottery winners after scooping the £184,262,899.10 jackpot in the EuroMillions draw held on 10th May 2022.
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Is EuroMillions jackpot a lump sum?

EuroMillions prizes in Ireland are paid out as tax-free lump sums. If you win a few Euros, you'll be able to collect it from your local retailer. Win a nine-figure jackpot and it will be paid into your bank account, completely free of tax.
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What are the most common 4 numbers in EuroMillions?

For Euromillions, the most popular number is 50, followed by 44, 19, 4 and 30 and the most common extra numbers have been 8 and 3.
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What happens if more than one person wins the EuroMillions?

What if I buy 2 lottery tickets with the same numbers and they both win the jackpot? Then you get two equal shares of the prize. If you are the only winner, then you get 2/2 the prize, same as if you'd bought one ticket.
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Do you pay tax on EuroMillions winnings in UK?

Firstly, do you pay tax on lottery winnings? You don't pay any tax on lottery winnings in the UK, whether it's the normal lottery, scratch cards or even Euromillions. Legally classed as gambling, any profits you make from buying a lottery a ticket are exempt from tax.
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How many people play EuroMillions?

Between 80 to 100 million people purchase a ticket for the EuroMillions draw each week, with countries including Ireland, Austria, Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and the UK all participating.
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What if I win a lottery in USA?

When it comes to collecting lottery winnings, winners are given two options: receiving a lump sum or choosing an annuity. A lump sum payment distributes the entire amount of after-tax winnings at once, while an annuity, also known as a “lottery annuity,” provides annual payments over a set period of time.
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What happens if a tourist win the lottery in USA?

If a foreigner were to win the Powerball, they would face the same tax implications as an American citizen. All Powerball winners must pay federal taxes of 24-37% on any amount won over $600. In addition, depending on the state in which the ticket was purchased, there may be additional income taxes on the winnings.
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What lottery has the best odds of winning in USA?

Powerball has an 1 in 292,201,338 odds for its jackpot and 1 in 11,688,054 odds for its $1 million prize. Meanwhile, Mega Millions has 1 in 302,575,350 odds for its jackpot and 1 in 12,607,306 odds for its $1 million prize.
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What is the longest EuroMillions rollover?

The longest-ever EuroMillions rollover streak continued as no one won the jackpot for the 19th time in a row. While no one scooped the £167m (€190m), three players got large prizes, including one UK winner who picked up £3.6m.
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What is the highest number you can pick on the EuroMillions?

You pick five numbers from 1 to 50 and two Lucky Star numbers from 1 to 12.
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What is the longest lottery rollover?

A lucky ticket holder in the US has scooped a $2.04bn jackpot (£1.76bn!!!), the biggest lottery prize in history. The winner bought the ticket in California after a rollover went on for three months without anyone winning the top prize.
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