Rana Man Wins €1 Million in Eurojackpot, Jackpot Rolls Over to €333 Million

A man from Rana, Norway, experienced a stroke of luck on Friday, March 13, 2026, winning one million Norwegian kroner (approximately €92,000) in the Eurojackpot lottery. The win came as a surprise during a relaxing evening watching television, according to Rana Blad.

Unexpected Win

The winner, a 60-year-old resident of Rana, was enjoying a quiet evening with a Cola Zero and the television program “Nytt på Nytt” when he received a phone call from Norsk Tipping, the Norwegian lottery operator. He initially expressed excitement, and later admitted to being shocked by the news. “It is rare that I am in shock. This is the best phone I have ever received,” he told Norsk Tipping.

Celebrating with Cognac

Overjoyed by his winnings, the man decided to celebrate with a special bottle of cognac he had been saving for a significant occasion. He plans to use the prize money to gain more financial freedom and intends to take a vacation to a warmer climate, according to Ranano.no.

Eurojackpot Rolls Over

While the Rana resident celebrated his win, the main Eurojackpot prize remained unclaimed. The jackpot for the next drawing on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, has grown to an estimated €333 million (approximately NOK 3.5 billion), Norsk Tipping reports.

Recent Eurojackpot Results

The Eurojackpot draw on Friday, March 13, 2026, likewise saw other winners. Eight winners from Slovenia, Germany, and Hungary shared the second prize, each receiving approximately €2.7 million. Six winners – one from Italy, one from Sweden, and four from Germany – split the third prize of €2 million each. Lottotallene.no provides updated results for each draw.

How Eurojackpot Works

Eurojackpot is a collaborative lottery game played across several European countries. Players select five main numbers from a pool of 50, and two Euro numbers from a pool of 12. The odds of winning the top prize are approximately 1 in 140 million per line played, according to Norsk Tipping. Draws are held every Tuesday and Friday.