Playing Abroad
You can play EuroMillions abroad if you are visiting one of the participating nations, but you will have to claim any prizes won on those tickets in the country in which you bought them. In addition, if you win cash amounts in three of the EuroMillions jurisdictions, you could find yourself liable for taxes on your prize. Here is the EuroMillions tax information you need to know:
| Country | Taxes |
|---|---|
| Portugal | Any lottery prize won in Portugal that is worth more than €5,000 is subject to 20 percent tax. |
| Switzerland | In Switzerland, lottery winnings over CHF1 million are taxed at a rate of 35 percent, which is withheld from the initial prize by officials and is transferred to the Federal Tax Administration. |
| Spain | Spain levies a tax of 20 percent on all lottery prizes above €40,000. |
Additional Draws
As different nations offer their own supplementary games, playing EuroMillions in another country allows you the opportunity to win additional prizes. Discover more about a game by tapping the link below.
Here are the games you can enter, along with the top prize available:
| Country | Supplementary Game/s | Jackpot/Prize |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Austria Joker | Jackpot varies |
| Belgium | My Bonus | €500 |
| Belgium Joker | €200,000 (minimum) | |
| France | My Million | €1 million |
| Etoile+ | Increases value of main draw prize. | |
| Ireland | EuroMillions Plus | €500,000 |
| Ireland Only Raffle | €5,000 | |
| Luxembourg | Luxembourg Joker | €500,000 |
| Extra Lux | €100,000 | |
| Portugal | M1lhao | €1 million. |
| Spain | El Millon | €1 million |
| Switzerland | Super Star | CHF250,000 |
| 2 Chance | CHF150,000 | |
| United Kingdom | UK Millonaire Maker | £1 million |
Play EuroMillions in Advance
In order to avoid missing out on winning a life-changing EuroMillions prize, you can ensure you have bought your entries before you leave by buying tickets in advance to cover the draws that will be held while you are away. All member nations offer this facility to ticket holders. See the table below for details:
| Country | Subscription Period |
|---|---|
| Austria | Can subscribe for up to 20 draws in advance |
| Belgium | Can subscribe on a continuous basis |
| France | Can subscribe on a continuous basis |
| Ireland | Can subscribe for up to eight draws in advance |
| Luxembourg | Can subscribe for up to ten draws in advance |
| Portugal | Can subscribe for up to 12 draws in advance |
| Spain | Can subscribe on a continuous basis |
| Switzerland | Can subscribe on a continuous basis |
| UK | Can subscribe on a continuous basis via Direct Debit |
Draw Deadlines
As EuroMillions is a pan-European lottery, the time at which the draw takes place will differ due to the numerous time zones across the continent. Draws are held in Paris at 21:00 (CET), meaning that players in some of the participating countries face an earlier deadline by which to enter.
Here is a list of the different deadlines for buying EuroMillions tickets:
| Country | Draw Deadline |
|---|---|
| Ireland, Portugal, UK | 19:30 (Tuesday & Friday) |
| Austria, Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Spain, Switzerland | 20:30 (Tuesday & Friday) |
Please note, if you are playing through a lottery concierge service the cut off time for entry will usually be a couple of hours before the actual draw deadline.
Playing EuroMillions Around the World
EuroMillions is a lottery that can be played and enjoyed all around the world. Thanks to lottery concierge services like theLotter and lottery betting sites such as Jackpot.com, players from across the globe can regularly take part in EuroMillions draws.
The two systems of play allow you to win the same EuroMillions prizes, but the way in which they work differ slightly. While a lottery concierge service sees a representative purchase a ticket on your behalf, Lotto betting allows you to place a wager on the outcome of a draw. You will receive exactly the same amount of money as those playing with a physical ticket and the odds of winning remain exactly the same.
Details of how to take part in EuroMillions draws using both methods are listed below:
To play via a lottery concierge service:
- Register an online account. This process is safe and secure.
- Select your numbers (five from 1 to 50 and two Lucky Stars from a separate pool of 1 to 12).
- Confirm your selection and pay for your entry.
- A lottery representative will purchase a ticket on your behalf and save a copy of your entry in your online account.
- Once the draw has been made, any winnings will be transferred directly into your online account.
To play via a lottery betting site:
- Register an online account. This process is safe and secure.
- Select your numbers (five from 1 to 50 and two Lucky Stars from a separate pool of 1 to 12).
- Confirm your selection and pay for your entry.
- You will receive confirmation of your bet via email.
- Once the draw has been made, you will receive an email detailing any prizes you have won. Any winnings will be transferred to your online account.