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How to Play EuroMillions: A Beginner's Guide
EuroMillions is straightforward once you know the basics. This guide walks through picking numbers, what it costs, when the draws happen and how to check your ticket.
Step 1: choose your numbers
Pick five main numbers from 1–50 and two Lucky Stars from 1–12. You can choose them yourself or take a Lucky Dip, which selects a random set for you. Each set of numbers is one line.
Step 2: pay for your line
Each line costs £2.50. That price includes automatic entry into the UK Millionaire Maker raffle, which prints a unique code on your ticket and guarantees at least one UK £1 million winner every draw.
Step 3: pick your draws
Draws are held every Tuesday and Friday at around 8pm. The cut-off to buy tickets is 7:30pm on draw day. You can play a single draw, several in advance, or set up a subscription so you never miss one.
Step 4: check your results
Winning numbers are published shortly after each draw. If you play online your ticket is checked automatically and you're notified of any win; for shop-bought tickets you check the numbers yourself or have them scanned. For how prizes are paid out, see our guide to collecting your winnings.
What are your chances?
The jackpot odds are long — 1 in 139,838,160 — but there are 13 prize tiers in all, and the overall chance of winning something is about 1 in 13. For the full tier-by-tier picture, see our breakdown of EuroMillions odds.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a EuroMillions line?
£2.50 per line, which includes a UK Millionaire Maker code.
Can I let the machine pick?
Yes — a Lucky Dip selects your numbers at random.
How many numbers do I choose?
Five main numbers from 1–50 and two Lucky Stars from 1–12.
Related guides: EuroMillions odds, the odds of winning the lottery and collecting your winnings.