How much does a EuroJackpot ticket cost?

A single EuroJackpot line costs approximately €2, though the exact price can vary slightly by country. You can play multiple lines on a single ticket. Quick Pick (random number selection) is available at all national lottery retailers in participating countries and through licensed online platforms.

What is the maximum EuroJackpot jackpot?

The EuroJackpot jackpot is capped at approximately €120 million. Once the jackpot reaches this ceiling and is not won in a draw, it must be awarded at the next draw — it cascades down through the prize tiers, meaning more players win larger secondary prizes. This is different from EuroMillions, which has a cap of €250 million.

Are EuroJackpot winnings taxed?

Tax rules depend on the country where you purchased your ticket. Germany, Finland, the Netherlands, and most Nordic countries do not tax lottery winnings. Italy, Spain, and Portugal apply tax on prizes above certain thresholds. Germany is notable for paying out EuroJackpot prizes completely tax-free. Always check the current rules for your country of purchase.

Cómo jugar al EuroJackpot: reglas, probabilidades y niveles de premios

Q: What days does EuroJackpot draw?

EuroJackpot draws take place twice a week — every Tuesday and Friday at 20:00 Central European Time (CET). Results are published immediately after the draw on the official EuroJackpot website and on lottorios.com.

Q: Which countries can play EuroJackpot?

EuroJackpot is available in 18 European countries: Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden. Tickets must be purchased through your national lottery retailer or a licensed online platform in one of these countries.

Pick 5 numbers from 1–50 and 2 Euro numbers from 1–12. A complete guide to EuroJackpot rules, all 12 prize tiers, jackpot odds, and how to play from outside Europe.

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September 18, 2026
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ℹ️EuroJackpot rules, prize amounts, and tax regulations vary by country. The figures on this page reflect standard EuroJackpot rules as of 2024. Always check the official EuroJackpot website or your national lottery for the latest information.

Quick Answer

EuroJackpot is a pan-European lottery available in 18 countries. Pick 5 numbers from 1–50 and 2 Euro numbers from 1–12. Match all 7 to win the jackpot. Jackpot odds are 1 in 95,344,200 — significantly better than Powerball (1 in 292M) or Mega Millions (1 in 302M). Tickets cost approximately €2. Draws are every Tuesday and Friday.

1 in 95M

Jackpot odds

~€2

Cost per line

Tue & Fri

Draw days

€10M+

Minimum jackpot

EuroJackpot launched in 2012 and has become one of the most popular lottery games in Europe. Available in 18 countries, it offers jackpots starting at €10 million with significantly better odds than the US mega-games — making it an attractive option for players who want a realistic chance at a life-changing prize.

This guide covers everything: the rules, step-by-step play instructions, all 12 prize tiers and their odds, the jackpot rolldown system, tax treatment by country, and how EuroJackpot compares to EuroMillions.

EuroJackpot Rules

EuroJackpot uses a two-drum format, similar to Powerball and Mega Millions. The main draw and the Euro number draw are independent.

Main Numbers

Pool1 to 50

Numbers to pick5

Draw methodBall machine (separate drum)

Order matters?No — any order wins

Euro Numbers

Pool1 to 12

Numbers to pick2

Draw methodSeparate ball machine

Order matters?No — any order wins

How to Play EuroJackpot: Step by Step

Playing EuroJackpot takes under two minutes at any participating national lottery retailer or licensed online platform.

Buy a ticket

Purchase a EuroJackpot ticket at any national lottery retailer in a participating country, or through a licensed online platform. The game is available in 18 European countries.

Choose 5 main numbers from 1–50

Pick five numbers from the main pool of 1 to 50. You can choose your own numbers or use Quick Pick (random selection). There is no restriction on which numbers you can pick.

Choose 2 Euro numbers from 1–12

Pick two additional Euro numbers from a separate pool of 1 to 12. Both pools are drawn independently. You need all five main numbers and both Euro numbers to win the jackpot.

Pay approximately €2 per line

Each line costs roughly €2 (exact price varies by country). You can play multiple lines on one ticket. System bets are also available, covering all combinations of a larger number selection.

Wait for the Tuesday or Friday draw

EuroJackpot draws take place every Tuesday and Friday at 20:00 Central European Time (CET). Results are published immediately after the draw.

Check your results

Check results at your national lottery retailer, on the official EuroJackpot website, or on lottorios.com. Prizes up to a certain threshold can be claimed at retail — larger prizes require a formal claim at your national lottery office.

EuroJackpot Prize Tiers

EuroJackpot has 12 prize tiers. You can win a prize by matching as few as 2 main numbers plus both Euro numbers, giving you an overall odds of approximately 1 in 26 for any prize.

Tier	Match	Odds	Approximate Prize
1	5 + 2	1 in 95,344,200	Jackpot (min €10M)
2	5 + 1	1 in 5,959,013	~€500,000
3	5 + 0	1 in 3,405,150	~€100,000
4	4 + 2	1 in 423,752	~€2,000
5	4 + 1	1 in 26,485	~€170
6	4 + 0	1 in 15,134	~€50
7	3 + 2	1 in 9,631	~€40
8	2 + 2	1 in 672	~€17
9	3 + 1	1 in 602	~€17
10	3 + 0	1 in 344	~€14
11	1 + 2	1 in 128	~€8
12	2 + 1	1 in 42	~€6

Prize amounts are approximate and vary by draw. Jackpot and upper-tier prizes are pari-mutuel (split between winners). Overall odds of winning any prize: approximately 1 in 26.

The EuroJackpot Rolldown

EuroJackpot has a jackpot cap of approximately €120 million. This is significantly lower than EuroMillions (€250 million) but triggers an important mechanic: the rolldown.

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Jackpot grows until €120M

Each time the jackpot is not won, it rolls over and grows. The minimum jackpot is €10 million and it can climb up to approximately €120 million.

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Rolldown triggers at the cap

Once the jackpot reaches approximately €120 million without a jackpot winner, EuroJackpot rules require the jackpot to be won at the next draw — it cannot roll over again.

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Prize cascades to lower tiers

If no ticket matches all 7 numbers in the forced rolldown draw, the jackpot prize money cascades down through the prize tiers, dramatically boosting prizes for Tier 2 and below winners.

EuroJackpot vs EuroMillions rolldown:EuroMillions has a higher cap (€250M) but the same forced-win mechanic. EuroJackpot 's lower cap means rolldown events occur more frequently — making it arguably a better value proposition for players who want to benefit from prize cascades.

EuroJackpot Tax Treatment by Country

Whether you pay tax on a EuroJackpot win depends entirely on the country where your ticket was purchased — not where you live.

Country	Tax Rule	Status
Germany	100% tax-free on all prizes	Tax-free
Finland	Tax-free on all lottery winnings	Tax-free
Netherlands	Tax-free on lottery winnings	Tax-free
Sweden	Tax-free on lottery winnings	Tax-free
Norway	Tax-free on lottery winnings	Tax-free
Denmark	Tax-free on lottery winnings	Tax-free
Italy	20% tax on prizes above €500	Taxed
Spain	20% tax on prizes above €40,000	Taxed
Portugal	20% tax on prizes above €5,000	Taxed

Tax rules are subject to change. Always verify current rates with your national lottery or a tax adviser before claiming large prizes.

Participating Countries (18)

EuroJackpot tickets are sold through the national lottery in each of the following 18 countries. Tickets cannot be purchased from outside a participating country except through licensed secondary-market platforms.

CroatiaCzech RepublicDenmarkEstoniaFinlandGermanyHungaryIcelandItalyLatviaLithuaniaNetherlandsNorwayPolandSlovakiaSloveniaSpainSweden

EuroJackpot vs EuroMillions

EuroJackpot and EuroMillions are both pan-European multi-country lotteries with identical jackpot odds (1 in 139,838,160 for EuroMillions vs 1 in 95,344,200 for EuroJackpot). EuroJackpot offers better jackpot odds and a lower jackpot cap, while EuroMillions offers larger maximum jackpots and is available in more western European countries. For a full comparison, see the EuroMillions vs EuroJackpot guide.

🇪🇺 EuroJackpot

Jackpot odds1 in 95,344,200

Maximum jackpot~€120 million

Minimum jackpot€10 million

Draw daysTuesday & Friday

Countries18

Prize tiers12

🇪🇺 EuroMillions

Jackpot odds1 in 139,838,160

Maximum jackpot€250 million

Minimum jackpot€17 million

Draw daysTuesday & Friday

Countries9 (core)

Prize tiers13

EuroJackpot Statistics on Lottorios

Lottorios tracks EuroJackpot draw history, hot and cold numbers, and jackpot trends — updated after every Tuesday and Friday draw.

📊 EuroJackpot Statistics 🔥 Hot & Cold Numbers

Frequently Asked Questions

To win the EuroJackpot jackpot you must match all 5 main numbers (drawn from 1–50) and both Euro numbers (drawn from 1–12). The odds of this are 1 in 95,344,200. There are 12 prize tiers in total — you can win a smaller prize by matching as few as 2 main numbers plus both Euro numbers, or 3 main numbers with no Euro numbers.

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