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EuroMillions vs Lotto: Which Has Better Odds?
The two biggest UK draw games pull in opposite directions: Lotto offers shorter jackpot odds for a smaller top prize, while EuroMillions offers enormous jackpots for much longer odds. Here's the head-to-head.
Jackpot odds and prizes
| Lotto | EuroMillions | |
|---|---|---|
| Jackpot odds | 1 in 45,057,474 | 1 in 139,838,160 |
| Top prize | From ~£2m | Up to €250m |
| Line price | £2.00 | £2.50 |
| Draw days | Wed & Sat | Tue & Fri |
So which is "better"?
If you care about the best chance at a jackpot, Lotto wins — its odds are about three times shorter. If you're chasing the largest possible prize, EuroMillions is unmatched in the UK. There's no game that gives both; bigger prizes always mean longer odds.
The chance of any prize
For winning something rather than the jackpot, the two are broadly comparable. For the detail, see EuroMillions odds and the wider odds of winning the lottery.
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better jackpot odds, Lotto or EuroMillions?
Lotto — 1 in 45 million versus 1 in 140 million for EuroMillions.
Which has the bigger jackpot?
EuroMillions, by far, with prizes up to €250 million.
Which gives a better chance of any prize?
They're broadly similar, around 1 in 13 for EuroMillions.
Related guides: EuroMillions odds, the full Lotto prize breakdown and the odds of winning the lottery.