Since last week’s outstanding jackpot prize, the global press has gone ‘EuroMillions crazy’ with stories covering the huge sum of money that was won by a ticket holder in Spain.

Albeit the main attraction, the cash prizes available will now draw greater interest in this prestigious lottery from further a field. Already an estimated 200 million people world wide play the EuroMillions lottery, however this figure is surely set to increase over the coming months, meaning greater prize pools for its regular players and even more interest from the press.

However, while speculation grows on what the winner will do with the huge jackpot, the press does fail to bring to light a far more important issue – money raised for good causes. Since the very first EuroMillions draw on February 13th 2004, the total amount raised for good causes is more than 4 billion euro (status April 3rd 2009). This amount increases approximately 20 million euro every single week, benefiting society as a whole. 

You make a clear difference

28% of the revenue from each draw is earmarked for good causes – in other words, every single time you play the EuroMillions a good part of your money is sent directly to health, education, environment, community and charity projects. So while stories of expensive homes and flash cars circulate the press, spare a thought for those less fortunate who are also set to benefit from this much needed EuroMillions lottery funding. 

Thus, as Gluto.com members, while your chances of winning the jackpot increase and you receive regular cash prizes, be content at knowing that your lottery money is also helping those in need.

So, happy winnings for all.

Viva the EuroMillions!