EuroMillions asks you to match five main numbers from 1–50 and two Lucky Stars from 1–12. There are 139,838,160 possible combinations, so the odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 139,838,160. But there are 13 prize tiers in total, and the overall chance of winning something is about 1 in 13.
EuroMillions odds for every prize tier
| Tier | Numbers matched | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Jackpot | 5 + 2 Stars | 1 in 139,838,160 |
| 2nd | 5 + 1 Star | 1 in 6,991,908 |
| 3rd | 5 | 1 in 3,107,515 |
| 4th | 4 + 2 Stars | 1 in 621,503 |
| 5th | 4 + 1 Star | 1 in 31,076 |
| 6th | 3 + 2 Stars | 1 in 14,125 |
| 7th | 4 | 1 in 13,812 |
| 8th | 2 + 2 Stars | 1 in 985 |
| 9th | 3 + 1 Star | 1 in 706 |
| 10th | 3 | 1 in 314 |
| 11th | 1 + 2 Stars | 1 in 188 |
| 12th | 2 + 1 Star | 1 in 49 |
| 13th | 2 | 1 in 22 |
How the odds are worked out
The five main numbers are chosen from 50, and the two Lucky Stars from 12. Multiplying the number of ways to pick each gives 2,118,760 × 66 = 139,838,160 combinations — one of which is the jackpot. Each lower tier has more winning combinations, so the odds shorten as you match fewer numbers.
Does picking different numbers help?
No. Every combination has exactly the same chance, so no set of numbers is “luckier” than another. Picking less popular numbers won’t improve your odds, but it can mean sharing a prize with fewer people if your line wins. If you’re curious which numbers have come up most, see the most common numbers and hot & cold numbers.
Put the odds to use
Try a line with the number generator, then see how it would have done historically with the Number Checker.
FAQ
What are the odds of winning the EuroMillions jackpot?
The odds of matching all five main numbers and both Lucky Stars are 1 in 139,838,160.
What are the odds of winning any EuroMillions prize?
The overall odds of winning any prize are about 1 in 13, which is matching two main numbers.
Can I improve my odds?
The only way to change your odds is to buy more lines. Number choice does not change the odds, since every combination is equally likely.