How much does it cost to play Euromillions
How much does it cost to play Euromillions
Within the lottery, Euromillions stands out as one of the most popular and exciting draws. Euromillions can give away up to 250 million euros, that is why many people want to start playing and buy tickets to win the prize.
If you also want to start playing, you should know the price to play EuroMillions. We are not only talking about the price of a ticket, but also about the multiple options that can influence your investment and, of course, your possible winnings. In Loteria el Mercat you will be able to start playing this exciting draw and that is why we bring you a guide to inform you about how much it costs to play Euromillions.
How does the EuroMillions game work?
Euromillions is a popular lottery with drawings on Tuesdays and Fridays and to participate, players must select 5 numbers, from 1 to 50 and two stars, from 1 to 12. Tickets can be purchased at authorized points of sale or online.
There are 13 prize categories. The top prize is awarded for matching all 7 numbers. If no one wins the prize accumulates up to 250 million euros.
Euromillions can be played in several European countries, including France, United Kingdom among others. Within the Euromillions game there is another game called the million, a random code for each drawing day Tuesday and Friday, this game is exclusive for Spain and its prize is 1 million euros.
How much does it cost to play Euromillions?
Everyone who wants to start playing should know how much it costs to play Euromillions, the chances of winning and above all your possible winnings. Below we will teach you all this so you can start playing and try your luck!
Ticket prices
To play Euromillions, remember that you must select a minimum of 5 numbers (from 1 to 50) and 2 stars (from 1 to 12) to place each bet. The price of a bet or ticket is 2,50 € and can be purchased in authorized stores and online.
You should also know that there are 2 types of bets:
- Single bets: these are the ones where you select 5 numbers and the 2 stars only and in this way you can play each time before paying up to a maximum of 5 bets on the same ticket.
- Multiple bets: When you select more than 5 numbers (up to 10) or more than 2 stars (up to 5) in each bet. The cost of the bet depends in this case on the number of combinations you mark.
Chances of winning
The odds of winning in Euromillions vary according to the category of the prize. Here are the approximate odds for the main categories:
Jackpot (5 numbers + 2 stars):
1 in 139,838,160
5 numbers + 1 star:
5 numbers:
4 numbers + 2 stars:
4 numbers + 1 star:
3 numbers + 2 stars:
4 numbers:
3 numbers + 2 star:
3 numbers + 1 star:
3 numbers:
1 number + 2 stars:
2 numbers + 1 star:
2 numbers:
1 in 6,991,908
1 in 3,107,515
1 in 621,503
1 in 31,076
1 in 14,126
1 in 13,812
1 in 986
1 in 707
1 in 314
1 in 188
1 in 50
1 in 22
Payouts
The amount of Euromillions prizes varies from draw to draw and depends on factors such as the accumulated jackpot and the number of winners in each category. These have been the last winners of the draws in each category:
1ª (5+2): 67.318.140 €
2ª (5:1): 139.123,91 €
3ª (5:0): 10.838,52 €
4ª (4+2): 1.558,12 €
5ª (4+1): 103,07 €
6ª (3+2): 54,11 €
7ª (4+0): 36,40 €
8ª (2+2): 14,84 €
9ª (3+1): 9,44 €
10ª (3+0): 8,45 €
11ª (1+2): 7,33 €
12ª (2+1): 5,13 €
13ª (2+0): 4,08 €
Tips to play Euromillions
Remember that playing Euromillions is a matter of luck, since all prizes are thanks to luck and following strategies does not guarantee that you can win any prize. Playing lottery should be a fun activity and not an investment strategy or a way to make a living; however, here are some tips to play safely:
Set a budget
Decide how much you are willing to spend and don't exceed that limit. Do not spend money you need for basic necessities.
Avoid common combinations
Some people choose birthdays or anniversaries, which means that numbers from 1 to 31 are more popular. If you choose numbers outside this range, you could reduce the chance of sharing the prize if you win.
Don't chase the jackpot
While it's tempting to buy more tickets when the jackpot is high, your odds of winning remain constant regardless of the size of the prize.
Play for fun, not for investment:
As we mentioned earlier, remember that playing the lottery is a way of entertainment. Playing responsibly and keeping a realistic perspective will allow you to enjoy the excitement of EuroMillions without facing negative consequences. Good luck!