The EuroMillions is Europe’s most prestigious lottery, taking place every Friday at 21.00 (CET) in Paris, France. The prize total is pooled from nine European countries, making it one of the most sought after jackpots in the world. The nine countries are:

Austria, Belgium, France, Ireland, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

The EuroMillions is run and controlled by the authorities in the different countries, assuring fairness and guaranteeing the prizes. The first EuroMillions draw took place in February 2004, and has since grown to be played by an estimated 200 million people.

The huge appeal of the lottery stems from the fact that the winnings are tax free and instantly paid out in one lump sum.