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EuroMillions Lucky Stars Explained
If you’ve played EuroMillions, you’ll have picked two “Lucky Stars” alongside your main numbers — but what are they, and how much do they matter? Here’s the explanation.
What they are
The Lucky Stars are two extra numbers, chosen from a separate pool of 1 to 12, drawn alongside the five main numbers (which come from 1 to 50). So a full EuroMillions line is five main numbers plus two Lucky Stars.
Why they matter
The Lucky Stars are what make the jackpot so hard to win — you need all five main numbers and both Lucky Stars, which is why the odds are 1 in 139,838,160. But they also create more ways to win: many of the 13 prize tiers depend on how many Lucky Stars you match.
Do all games use them?
No. EuroMillions HotPicks, the UK spin-off, ignores the Lucky Stars entirely and uses only the main numbers. For the full game see EuroMillions odds, and for the spin-off see EuroMillions HotPicks.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Lucky Stars?
Two extra numbers, from 1 to 12, drawn alongside the five main EuroMillions numbers.
Do I need Lucky Stars to win the jackpot?
Yes — the jackpot needs all five main numbers plus both Lucky Stars.
Do HotPicks use Lucky Stars?
No — EuroMillions HotPicks uses only the five main numbers.
Related guides: EuroMillions odds, EuroMillions HotPicks and the Millionaire Maker.