EuroMillions rules aren’t complicated, but for new players who would like a quick and informal guide to the EuroMillions rules that are most important, we are happy to provide just that. Spend a few minutes reading this article on EuroMillions rules and you’ll be able to start playing the EuroMillions lottery with complete confidence that you can claim any prize your ticket wins...
One of the first EuroMillions rules you need to be aware of is that participation is only open to players who are of legal age in the country where they buy their ticket. In the UK anyone aged 16 or over is legally allowed to buy lottery tickets, but this age can vary from country to country.
Another EuroMillions rule you should understand is that you can only claim a EuroMillions prize in the country where you purchased the ticket. In other words, if you buy a EuroMillions lottery ticket in France and it wins a prize, you would need to claim that prize in France. Of course, one easy way around the potential inconvenience that this rule can create is to buy tickets online.
If you happen to check the EuroMillions results and discover that you have won a prize then you must claim your prize within a specific period of time. For example, EuroMillions rules say that a winner must claim their prize within 180 days of the draw taking place, though you should check to see if this rule varies in the country you are playing in. Again, the good news is that those who play online will automatically be notified of any win by email.
One of the newest EuroMillions rules (introduced on Friday 6 March, 2009) states that the EuroMillions jackpot may not exceed €185,000,000. This is €2,000,000 higher than the largest jackpot on record, so not something of great concern, but well worth being aware of.
The general EuroMillions rules presented here aren’t exhaustive, but they cover the areas of most importance for players. For more information on other interesting EuroMillions lottery topics, feel free to browse through our EuroMillions Information archive.
31st March 2009