European Lotteries — Results, Odds & How to Play
Europe is home to some of the world's most exciting lotteries. EuroMillions and EuroJackpot offer massive multinational jackpots, while national lotteries like SuperEnalotto, La Primitiva, and France Loto each bring unique odds and prize structures. Many European lottery winnings are tax-free in the country of origin — what you win is what you keep.
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About European Lotteries
Europe is home to some of the world's most exciting lotteries. EuroMillions and EuroJackpot offer massive multinational jackpots, while national lotteries like SuperEnalotto, La Primitiva, and France Loto each bring unique odds and prize structures. Many European lottery winnings are tax-free in the country of origin — what you win is what you keep.
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European Lottery Odds Comparison
How do european lotteries compare to US Powerball?
| Lottery | Jackpot Odds | Any Prize | Ticket | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 US Powerball | 1 in 292M | 1 in 25 | $2 | No cap |
| 🇪🇸 El Gordo de Navidad | 1 in 100,000 | 1 in 7 | €200 (full ticket) / €20 (décimo share) | €4 Million per series |
| 🇮🇹 Italy MillionDAY | 1 in 3,478,761 | 1 in 17 | €1 | €1 Million (fixed) |
| 🇮🇹 Italy Million Day Extra | 1 in 3,478,761 | 1 in 17 | €1 (add-on to MillionDAY) | €100,000 (fixed) |
| 🇬🇧 UK Thunderball | 1 in 8,060,598 | 1 in 13 | £1 | £500,000 |
| 🇦🇹 Austria Lotto | 1 in 8,145,060 | 1 in 12 | €1.20 | No set cap |
| 🇮🇪 Irish Lotto | 1 in 10,737,573 | 1 in 29 | €2 | No set cap |
| 🇪🇸 La Primitiva | 1 in 13,983,816 | 1 in 10 | €1 | No set cap |
| 🇵🇱 Polish Lotto | 1 in 13,983,816 | 1 in 54 | 3 PLN | No set cap |
| 🇷🇴 Romania Loto 6/49 | 1 in 13,983,816 | 1 in 44 | 4.90 RON | No set cap |
| 🇪🇸 BonoLoto | 1 in 13,983,816 | 1 in 10 | €0.50 | No set cap |
| 🇫🇷 France Loto | 1 in 19,068,840 | 1 in 6 | €2.20 | €35 Million (then must be won) |
| 🇪🇺 EuroDreams | 1 in 19,191,900 | 1 in 11 | €2.50 | Fixed annuity |
| 🇷🇴 Romania Joker | 1 in 24,435,180 | 1 in 28 | 3.50 RON | No set cap |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal Totoloto | 1 in 26,978,328 | 1 in 15 | €1 | No set cap |
| 🇪🇸 El Gordo de la Primitiva | 1 in 31,625,100 | 1 in 7 | €3 | No set cap |
| 🇮🇹 Italy Lotto (Lottomatica) | 1 in 43,949,268 | 1 in 18 (ambo on one wheel) | €1 | No set cap |
| 🇬🇧 UK National Lottery | 1 in 45,057,474 | 1 in 9.3 | £2 | £22 Million (then must be won) |
| 🇪🇺 EuroMillions | 1 in 139,838,160 | 1 in 13 | €2.50 | €250 Million |
| 🇪🇺 EuroJackpot | 1 in 139,838,160 | 1 in 26 | €2 | €120 Million |
| 🇩🇪 German Lotto 6aus49 | 1 in 139,838,160 | 1 in 31 | €1.20 | €45 Million |
| 🇦🇹 EuroMillions Austria | 1 in 139,838,160 | 1 in 13 | €2.50 | €250 Million |
| 🇮🇹 SuperEnalotto | 1 in 622,614,630 | 1 in 20 | €1 | No cap — unlimited rollover |
| 🇮🇹 Italy SuperStar | 1 in 56,035,316,700 | 1 in 138 | €0.50 (add-on to SuperEnalotto) | €1 Million (fixed, standalone) / SuperEnalotto jackpot + 100x multiplier |
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European Lotteries FAQ
EuroMillions is the biggest, with jackpots up to 250 million euros across 9 countries. EuroJackpot caps at 120 million euros but spans 19 countries. SuperEnalotto has no cap at all and has reached 371 million euros.
In most European countries, lottery winnings are completely tax-free. The UK, France, Ireland, Portugal, and Austria do not tax lottery prizes at all. Spain and Italy apply withholding tax on larger prizes.
La Primitiva in Spain offers jackpot odds of 1 in 14 million, making it over 20 times easier to win than US Powerball. France Loto at 1 in 19 million and Irish Lotto at 1 in 10.7 million are also excellent.
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