EuroMillions Jackpot Resets to €17 Million Following Record Belgian Win

The EuroMillions jackpot has reset to its base level of €17 million for the upcoming draw, following a historic win in Belgium. On June 9, 2026, a single ticket holder in Belgium claimed a massive €174,984,088 prize, ending a sequence of thirteen consecutive draws without a top-tier winner, according to official data from the Française des Jeux (FDJ).

What happens after a major EuroMillions jackpot is won?

When a jackpot is claimed, the prize pool for the next scheduled draw returns to the guaranteed minimum of €17 million. This reset is a standard procedure managed by the participating lottery operators across Europe. While the prize amount is significantly lower than the previous €174.9 million record-breaking sum, it remains the standard starting point for the multi-national lottery game. The odds of winning the top prize remain unchanged at approximately 1 in 139,838,160, regardless of the jackpot size.

How to participate in the EuroMillions draw

Players can purchase entries for the EuroMillions draw until 8:15 p.m. CET on the day of the draw. To enter, participants must select five main numbers from a pool of 1 to 50 and two “Lucky Star” numbers from a pool of 1 to 12. Entries can be submitted through authorized retailers or via official online platforms like FDJ.fr. In France, every entry automatically qualifies for the “My Million” game, which guarantees a prize of €1 million to one ticket holder per draw, independent of the main EuroMillions results.

Historical context of recent EuroMillions wins

The €174.9 million win in Belgium stands as one of the most significant lottery payouts in European history for 2026. This win concluded a lengthy “rollover” period where the jackpot had accumulated over thirteen drawings since the previous top-tier win. Historically, EuroMillions jackpots are capped at a maximum of €250 million, a limit increased in recent years to allow for larger potential payouts. The transition from a nine-figure jackpot to the €17 million reset is a common cycle in the lottery’s operational history, reflecting the nature of independent, random-number-based gaming.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the current jackpot? The jackpot for the next draw is set at €17 million.
• When is the cut-off time to play? Ticket sales close at 8:15 p.m. CET on the day of the draw.
• Is the My Million prize affected by the jackpot reset? No, the My Million game remains separate from the EuroMillions jackpot, guaranteeing €1 million to a French player in every draw.
• Where can I check the results? Official results and winning codes are typically published by lottery operators starting at 9:15 p.m. CET.

Disclaimer: Participation in lottery games involves financial risk. Players should gamble responsibly. In France, help is available through Joueurs Info Service at 09 74 75 13 13.