EuroMillions Game Options Available Online
Buying your EuroMillions tickets online, you also gain access to some exciting game options that make the game even more fun and that actually increase your chances of scooping one of the big prizes. Here are the main options you have on theLotter:
Syndicates – An alternative to the standard ticket is purchasing a share in a EuroMillions syndicate. This means you participate in the game together with a group of players owning a large number of tickets, but paying for only a share of the cost. If one of your tickets is a winner, the prize will be split by the group according to the shares each member has purchased. Syndicates are the fastest way to boost your EuroMillions odds!
Bundles – Can’t decide between buying your very own EuroMillions ticket and getting a share in a syndicate? On theLotter, you don’t have to! You can play with both options for a better price! That’s right! Bundle packages get you an individual ticket and a share in a syndicate for a discounted price! You get a better price for experimenting with your game!
Systematic Forms – You can buy EuroMillions tickets with all the possible combinations of 6-10 numbers to increase your winnings. If you match the winning numbers for EuroMillions secondary prizes, you will have them on a lot of tickets, which means you win more prizes. It’s just like having your very own multiplier!
Неполные системы
100% 2 — при 2 угаданных:
Номеров: 6 — Билетов: 3
Номеров: 7 — Билетов: 3
Номеров: 8 — Билетов: 4
Номеров: 9 — Билетов: 5
Номеров: 10 — Билетов: 6
Номеров: 11 — Билетов: 7
Номеров: 12 — Билетов: 9
Номеров: 13 — Билетов: 10
Номеров: 14 — Билетов: 12
Номеров: 15 — Билетов: 13
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Номеров: 24 — Билетов: 30
Номеров: 25 — Билетов: 30
Номеров: 26 — Билетов: 37
Номеров: 27 — Билетов: 38
Номеров: 28 — Билетов: 40
Номеров: 29 — Билетов: 43
Номеров: 30 — Билетов: 48
Номеров: 31 — Билетов: 50
Номеров: 32 — Билетов: 52
Номеров: 33 — Билетов: 55
Номеров: 34 — Билетов: 62
Номеров: 35 — Билетов: 63
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Номеров: 37 — Билетов: 68
Номеров: 38 — Билетов: 76
Номеров: 39 — Билетов: 78
Номеров: 40 — Билетов: 82
Номеров: 41 — Билетов: 82
Номеров: 42 — Билетов: 93
Номеров: 43 — Билетов: 95
Номеров: 44 — Билетов: 99
Номеров: 45 — Билетов: 99
100% 3 — при 3 угаданных:
Номеров: 6 — Билетов: 4
Номеров: 7 — Билетов: 5
Номеров: 8 — Билетов: 8
Номеров: 9 — Билетов: 12
Номеров: 10 — Билетов: 17
Номеров: 11 — Билетов: 20
Номеров: 12 — Билетов: 29
Номеров: 13 — Билетов: 34
Номеров: 14 — Билетов: 43
Номеров: 15 — Билетов: 56
Номеров: 16 — Билетов: 65
Номеров: 17 — Билетов: 68
Номеров: 18 — Билетов: 94
Номеров: 19 — Билетов: 108
Номеров: 20 — Билетов: 133
Номеров: 21 — Билетов: 151
Номеров: 22 — Билетов: 172
Номеров: 23 — Билетов: 187
100% 4 — при 4 угаданных:
Номеров: 6 — Билетов: 5
Номеров: 7 — Билетов: 9
Номеров: 8 — Билетов: 20
Номеров: 9 — Билетов: 30
Номеров: 10 — Билетов: 51
Номеров: 11 — Билетов: 66
Номеров: 12 — Билетов: 113
Номеров: 13 — Билетов: 157
Обзор Испанской лотереи EuroMillions (Евромиллионы)
Характеристики
| Параметры | Значения |
|---|---|
| Правила | 5 из 50 + PB 2 из 12 |
| Участники | Испания |
| Время розыгрыша |
Вт. 21:00 Пт. 21:00 |
| Выплаты джекпота | Наличные |
| Налоговые требования |
Лотерейные выигрыши облагаются местным налогом по двум налоговым категориям. Категория 1: выигрыши до €20 000 не облагаются налогом; Категория 2: суммы свыше €20 000 облагаются налогом 20%. |
Шансы на выигрыш
| Призы | Соответствие | Шансы |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Приз | 5+2PB | 1:139 838 160 |
| 2 Приз | 5+PB | 1:6 991 908 |
| 3 Приз | 5 | 1:3 107 514 |
| 4 Приз | 4+2PB | 1:621 502 |
| 5 Приз | 4+PB | 1:31 075 |
| 6 Приз | 4 | 1:13 811 |
| 7 Приз | 3+2PB | 1:14 125 |
| 8 Приз | 3+PB | 1:706 |
| 9 Приз | 3 | 1:313 |
| 10 Приз | 2+2PB | 1:985 |
| 11 Приз | 2+PB | 1:49 |
| 12 Приз | 2 | 1:21 |
| 13 Приз | 1+2PB | 1:187 |
ЕвроМиллионы – это наиболее крупная общеевропейская лотерея. Ее история начинается в Париже. Так как именно там, в 2004 году стартовал первый тираж. Эта лотерея, безусловно, вне конкуренции и является лидером среди аналогов, так как нигде больше вы не увидите такой огромной суммы джек-пота и более высоких шансов на выигрыш.
Изначально после создания ЕвроМиллионы участниками были только три страны – Франция, Испания и Англия. Но теперь, же в ней участвуют девять государств: Австрия, Бельгия, Франция, Ирландия, Люксембург, Португалия, Испания, Швейцария, Великобритания. С течением времени система лотереи ЕвроМиллионы совершенствуется, набирает все большие и большие обороты и вместе с этим пополняется количество ее участников
Каковы правила?
Правила лотереи предельно просты в понимании. Для того чтобы участвовать в ЕвроМиллионах всем участникам предстоит определить для себя пять цифр от 1 до 50 и пару счастливых звезд от 1 до 11. Чтобы получить хотя бы один из множества призов им нужно отгадать хотя бы два шара. Для того, чтобы стать обладателем главного приза нужно отгадать все семь шаров. В этой лотереи имеется тринадцать уровней вознаграждения, суммы награды зависят от призового фонда в процентах. Главный же приз это 32% от него.
Участвовать в лото может любой гражданин одной из стран-участников, возрастом обычно старше восемнадцати лет (в зависимости от страны, например в Великобритании, разрешается участие с шестнадцати лет).
Вероятность выиграть 1 из призов примерно 1 к 13-ти, а вероятность получить главный приз 1 к 116 531 800, даже это довольно неплохо, учитывая, что его наименьшая сумма будет составлять 15 миллионов евро. Если обладатель джек-пота не будет определен, то всю эту сумму переносят на следующий тираж, из-за этого суперприз, обычно сильно превышает минимальную сумму. Но хоть и ограничения по числу переносов нет, есть максимум для суммы джек-пота, а именно 190 миллионов евро. За всю историю лотереи Евромиллионс этой суммы достигли лишь дважды. В один из них Великобританцам Адриану и Джилиану Байфорду удалось выиграть очень много денег.
Какие призы?
Как уже говорилось, у размера джек-пота есть свой минимум, а именно 15 миллионов. Случается, что его выигрывают несколько человек, в таких случаях его делят поровну, если же, напротив, никто не выигрывает, то сумму переносят на следующий тираж, это называется аккумуляцией. Благодаря этому величина призового фонда достигает невероятных размеров. 10 августа 2012 года и 24 октября 2014 года были достигнуты пределы. По сей день, не было, больше ни одного случая, чтобы лимит снова был достигнут.
Случается, что правила относящиеся к джек-поту терпят изменения, поэтому не стоит забывать следить за правилами и их изменениями, в особенности, когда главный приз переносят в тираж с большим призовым фондом. Налогообложение вашего выигрыша зависит от страны, в которой был куплен билет.
Каковы шансы на победу?
В добавку к обычным тиражам, в этом лото проводятся супер-тиражи, они имеют мега джек-пот. У таких специальных тиражей правила отличаются, общего с обычными тиражами в них только то, что в них есть возможность появления избытка призового фонда. Проводятся такие тиражи обычно во время важных событий. Супер-тираж зачастую проводят, во время годовщины лотереи. Специального расписания проведения супер-тиражей нет, но в среднем их проводят пару раз за один год.
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Belgium
| Prize Total | Online |
|---|---|
| Up to €500 | Small prizes are added to your lottery account, although they are paid directly to your bank account instead if they would take the lottery account balance over €500. |
| Between €500 and €25,000 | Prizes are paid directly into your bank account. |
| Over €25,000 | Prizes must be collected from National Lottery headquarters in Brussels. |
| Prize Total | Authorised Retailer |
|---|---|
| Up to €1,000 | Prizes can be claimed from any official lottery retailer. Should the retailer not have the required funds on the premises, you will need to return at a later date. |
| Between €1,001 and €2,000 | These prizes can be paid by authorised retailers, however, if the money is not available you will be required to visit any regional lottery office or lottery headquarters in Brussels. |
| Between €2,001 and €25,000 | Can be claimed by visiting any regional lottery office or lottery headquarters in Brussels. |
| Over €25,000 | You must make an appointment to meet a representative at lottery headquarters in Brussels. The number to call is 02 238 45 54 or 0494 10 99 67. |
EuroMillions players in Belgium have 20 weeks to claim any prizes.
United Kingdom
| Prize Total | Online |
|---|---|
| Up to and including £500 | Prizes will be paid directly into your National Lottery account shortly after the draw and the winnings can either be transferred into your bank account or used to fund future ticket purchases. |
| Over £500 up to £30,000 | You will need to confirm during the claim period (180 days from the date of the draw) that the prize should be transferred into your bank account via the debit card registered to your online account. |
| Over £30,000 up to £50,000 | These prizes can be claimed by calling the National Lottery Customer Care Team on 0333 234 44 33 to arrange payment of your winnings. Please have your ticket or play number and account details to hand. |
| Over £50,000 | You will need to contact the National Lottery Customer Care Team on 0333 234 44 33 to claim your prize. A National Lottery representative will arrange for you to receive your prize in person at an agreed location such as your home or a Regional Lottery Centre. |
| Direct Debit | If you play online via Direct Debit and win a prize up to and including £50,000, the prize money will be transferred into your bank account via a transfer or cheque. |
| Prize Total | Authorised Retailer |
|---|---|
| Up to £100 | Prizes can be claimed from any official lottery retailer. |
| Over £100 up to £500 | Can be claimed from any authorised retailer provided that they have sufficient funds available and that your ticket has not yet been validated. If your ticket has already been validated then you must return to the retailer who originally validated your ticket or claim your prize at a National Lottery affiliated Post Office. |
| Over £500 up to £50,000 |
Can be claimed either at a National Lottery affiliated Post Office or by sending your winning ticket and completed claim form (for prizes over £500 only) by post* to: The National Lottery Claim forms are available from some retailers or by contacting the National Lottery on 0333 234 50 50. |
| Over £50,000 | You must first contact the National Lottery and arrange for your prize to be awarded at an agreed location such as your home or Regional Lottery Centre. You will be required to provide proof of identity and complete a claim form in order to receive your prize. |
EuroMillions players in the UK have 180 days to claim any prizes.
EuroMillions Taxes vs Other Lotteries
EuroMillions offers some of the largest jackpots in the world, and the fact that prizes are not taxed in six of the nine countries makes it stand out even more in comparison with some of the other big lotteries.
American games such as Powerball and Mega Millions, for example, have tax obligations at both a state and federal level, so although these games regularly offer the biggest jackpots out of any lottery in the world, the payouts can end up significantly lower than the pre-draw estimate.
New Yorkers suffer heavier taxes than anyone else in the U.S. In August 2018, one player from the state won a Powerball jackpot advertised at $245.6 million, but they ended up walking away with a significantly lower sum. They opted to take a cash lump sum of $147 million, which worked out as a final payout of $99.4 million – around 40% of the advertised jackpot – after taxes had been deducted.
In EuroMillions, you will be given the specified amount with no deductions if you play in a country which does not tax winnings, such as the UK. The UK player who anonymously claimed £121 million in April 2018, for example, received a much larger payout than the $245 million Powerball winner, even though at first glance it would seem they had not won as much.
Winning Location Map
Select a region of France from the map below to find out when the last My Million code worth €1 million was won there.
You can also find the total number of My Million winners for each region and online:
Total number of My Million prizes won in France: 847
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Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Number of Prizes
85
Amount won
85,000,000 €
Last prize won on
Tuesday 29th September 2020
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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Number of Prizes
24
Amount won
24,000,000 €
Last prize won on
Tuesday 19th May 2020
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Bretagne
Number of Prizes
26
Amount won
26,000,000 €
Last prize won on
Tuesday 28th July 2020
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Centre-Val de Loire
Number of Prizes
21
Amount won
21,000,000 €
Last prize won on
Friday 27th September 2019
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Corse
Number of Prizes
3
Amount won
3,000,000 €
Last prize won on
Friday 5th April 2019
X
Grand Est
Number of Prizes
62
Amount won
62,000,000 €
Last prize won on
Friday 21st August 2020
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Hauts-de-France
Number of Prizes
64
Amount won
64,000,000 €
Last prize won on
Tuesday 7th July 2020
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Île-de-France
Number of Prizes
153
Amount won
152,000,000 €
Last prize won on
Tuesday 27th October 2020
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Normandie
Number of Prizes
30
Amount won
30,000,000 €
Last prize won on
Friday 30th October 2020
X
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Number of Prizes
63
Amount won
63,000,000 €
Last prize won on
Friday 6th November 2020
X
Occitanie
Number of Prizes
71
Amount won
71,000,000 €
Last prize won on
Tuesday 9th June 2020
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Pays de la Loire
Number of Prizes
25
Amount won
25,000,000 €
Last prize won on
Friday 31st July 2020
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Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
Number of Prizes
76
Amount won
76,000,000 €
Last prize won on
Tuesday 3rd November 2020
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DOM-TOM
Number of Prizes
43
Amount won
43,000,000 €
Last prize won on
Friday 2nd October 2020
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Online
Number of Prizes
100
Amount won
100,000,000 €
Last prize won on
Tuesday 10th November 2020
View online winners
View DOM-TOM winners
Horaire de diffusion
À l’origine, un seul tirage de l’Euromillions était effectué chaque semaine, les vendredis soirs. Ce n’est que depuis le 10 mai 2011 que les joueurs ont l’on a pu voir apparaître un deuxième tirage de la loterie européenne chaque semaine, effectué cette fois-ci les mardis. À ce jour, il n’existe toujours que deux tirages de l’Euromillions chaque semaine, et les jours n’ont pas été modifiés : les mardis et vendredis.
Du fait de son internationalité, les résultats et rapports de gains ne sont pas nécessairement divulgués au même moment. Pour autant une chose est sûre : c’est à 20h précise que les prises de paris son clôturées, afin de permettre aux différentes sociétés organisatrices d’envoyer leurs prises de jeu à la Française des jeux, société centralisant celles-ci, et effectuant le tirage dans ses locaux.
Chaque pays a donc son processus et son horaire de diffusion des résultats. En Belgique par exemple, on peut déjà découvrir le montant de la prochaine cagnotte avant même que le résultat ne soit dévoilé, tandis que c’est l’inverse pour l’Irlande.
En France, le tirage du jeu My Million est effectué aux alentours de 20h40 et diffusé sur la chaîne TF1 depuis 2014 (anciennement France 2). Le tirage de l’Euromillions est quant à lui diffusé entre 22h et 23h en fonction de la grille des programmes télévisés. Les résultats sont en parallèle diffusés sur le site officiel de la FDJ, et accessibles en replat sur la plateforme de la chaîne TF1.En savoir plus sur les heures de tirages de l’Euromillions My Million
How to Play
Playing EuroMillions Plus is very similar to playing EuroMillions, but without the Lucky Stars. For an additional €1 per line, you can opt in to the Plus game when you purchase your main EuroMillions entries for the Tuesday draw, Friday draw, or both.
To add Plus to your ticket, you will need to select your EuroMillions numbers as usual and then tick the ‘Add EuroMillions Plus’ box located on the play slip. You will not need to pick any additional numbers, as those on your ticket are entered into both draws (with the exception of the Lucky Stars).
Five numbers are randomly drawn, with prizes awarded if your original EuroMillions numbers match three or more of the five ’Plus’ numbers drawn.
Prizes
There are three prize tiers available, with a guaranteed top prize of €500,000 for matching all five numbers.
| Prize Tier | Prize |
|---|---|
| Match 5 | €500,000 |
| Match 4 | €2,000 |
| Match 3 | €20 |
Advance Play
The Advance Play option allows you to purchase your tickets up to eight draws in advance by simply ticking the Advance Play box for the number of draws you wish to participate in (e.g. one, two, four, six or eight). Any prizes won from an Advance Play ticket are claimed in the usual way.
Общие сведения
В этой лотерее участвуют несколько стран. Изначально это были Великобритания, Франция и Испания. С 8 октября 2004 года к ним присоединились Бельгия, Австрия, республика Ирландия, Португалия, Люксембург, Швеция. Сегодня среди соучредителей лотереи 13 стран.
Розыгрыш претерпевал некоторые изменения. Структура игры менялась с течением времени. В 2011 году добавился второй еженедельный розыгрыш. Количество «звездных» чисел увеличивались с 9 до 11.
Лотерея знаменита тем, что ее еженедельные разыгрываемые призы достигают 2-х миллионов, а иногда и больше. Запредельные суммы, разыгрываемые здесь, побуждают участников рисковать и искать удачу. Еженедельно несколько человек становятся миллионерами вот уже 14 лет.
К игре в данную лотерею могут быть допущены только лица старше 18 лет. И они должны жить в стране лотереи. Розыгрыши проводятся в Париже в 20.45 по местному времени (каждые вторник и пятницу).
Что из себя представляет лотерейная игра ЕвроМиллионс?
Игра ЕвроМиллионс была организована 3-мя государствами Европы:
- Испанией;
- Великобританией;
- Францией.
В течение ее лотерейной истории присоединились еще ряд стран: Ирландия, Португалия, Лихтенштейн, Австрия, Бельгия, Остров Мэн, Монако, Андорра, Люксембург.
Призовой фонд лотереи распределяется следующим образом:
- 28 процентов учредители направляют на реализацию благотворительных программ;
- 12 процентов выделяют в счет государства;
- 5 процентов выплачивают в качестве комиссий реализаторам лотерейных билетов;
- 4,5 процента расходуется учредителями на расходы по игре;
- 0,5 учредители оставляют себе.
Нечасто в современном мире азартных развлечений можно встретить организаторов, доход которых находятся в самом низу списка раздела призового фонда и при этом составляет минимальную сумму.
Так как лотерея мировая и армия ее поклонников исчисляется сотнями тысяч, то и призовой фонд, соответственно, очень большой. Отсюда и многомиллионные призы участникам.
Победители на thelotter
| Дата | Победитель | Выигрыш на thelotter |
|---|---|---|
| 14.12.2018 |
Abdulaziz A. |
136,33 USD≈ 9 617,70 ₽ |
| 30.11.2018 |
FRANCIS M. |
102,79 GBP≈ 8 943,88 ₽ |
| 23.11.2018 |
FRANCIS M. |
226,34 GBP≈ 19 694,10 ₽ |
| 03.10.2018 |
FRANCIS M. |
307,45 GBP≈ 26 751,58 ₽ |
| 02.10.2018 |
FRANCIS M. |
307,45 GBP≈ 26 751,58 ₽ |
| 29.09.2018 |
FRANCIS M. |
382,08 GBP≈ 33 245,22 ₽ |
| 28.09.2018 |
FRANCIS M. |
382,08 GBP≈ 33 245,22 ₽ |
| 28.09.2018 |
FRANCIS M. |
216,42 GBP≈ 18 830,95 ₽ |
| 26.09.2018 |
Aslan M. |
20 333,79 RUBL≈ 20 333,79 ₽ |
| 26.09.2018 |
FRANCIS M. |
138,09 GBP≈ 12 015,37 ₽ |
| 26.09.2018 |
FRANCIS M. |
376,62 GBP≈ 32 770,14 ₽ |
| 25.09.2018 |
Aslan M. |
20 333,79 RUBL≈ 20 333,79 ₽ |
| 25.09.2018 |
FRANCIS M. |
376,62 GBP≈ 32 770,14 ₽ |
| 15.09.2018 |
FRANCIS M. |
86,17 GBP≈ 7 497,75 ₽ |
| 14.09.2018 |
FRANCIS M. |
86,17 GBP≈ 7 497,75 ₽ |
| 11.09.2018 |
FRANCIS M. |
246,32 GBP≈ 21 432,59 ₽ |
| 07.09.2018 |
ibrahim i. |
101,90 EUR≈ 7 994,56 ₽ |
| 11.08.2018 |
FRANCIS M. |
151,01 GBP≈ 13 139,55 ₽ |
| 10.08.2018 |
FRANCIS M. |
151,01 GBP≈ 13 139,55 ₽ |
| 01.08.2018 |
FRANCIS M. |
83,82 GBP≈ 7 293,27 ₽ |
| 31.07.2018 |
FRANCIS M. |
83,82 GBP≈ 7 293,27 ₽ |
| 10.07.2018 |
Andreas Savvides S. |
118,30 EUR≈ 9 281,23 ₽ |
| 03.07.2018 |
FRANCIS M. |
222,70 GBP≈ 19 377,38 ₽ |
| 22.06.2018 |
Roland P. |
132,24 USD≈ 9 329,16 ₽ |
| 20.06.2018 |
FRANCIS M. |
208,55 GBP≈ 18 146,18 ₽ |
| 19.06.2018 |
FRANCIS M. |
208,55 GBP≈ 18 146,18 ₽ |
| 18.05.2018 |
FRANCIS M. |
110,04 GBP≈ 9 574,71 ₽ |
| 20.04.2018 |
FRANCIS M. |
246,45 GBP≈ 21 443,90 ₽ |
| 20.04.2018 |
FRANCIS M. |
78,24 GBP≈ 6 807,75 ₽ |
| 14.04.2018 |
Stephane B. |
190,32 USD≈ 13 426,54 ₽ |
Portugal
| Prize Total | Online |
|---|---|
| Up to €150 | Prizes are paid directly into your online account. |
| Between €150 and €5,000 | Prizes are paid directly into your bank account. |
| Over €5,000 | Prizes are paid into your bank account after a 12-day period in which the award can be challenged. |
| Prize Total | Authorised Retailer |
|---|---|
| Up to €150 | Prizes can be claimed from any official lottery retailer. |
| Between €150 and €5,000 | Prizes can be claimed from any official lottery retailer or lottery headquarters. Winnings will be paid by bank transfer. |
| Over €5,000 | Paid by bank transfer from lottery headquarters following a 12-day period in which the award can be challenged. |
EuroMillions players in Portugal have 90 days to claim any prizes.
UK Tax Implications
While there is no tax on lottery winnings in the UK, there are a number of important considerations to keep in mind if you are lucky enough to bank a substantial amount such as a EuroMillions jackpot.
Inheritance Tax
Inheritance tax (IHT) is paid when a UK resident dies and their estate is worth more than £325,000. Everything above that threshold will be taxed at 40 percent. If you win a large EuroMillions prize and your estate exceeds the £325,000 valuation, you should be aware of the rules regarding IHT and how it will affect your heirs.
It is very common for big winners to want to share their jackpot in some way, but if you want to make a gift without paying tax you must meet one of the following criteria:
- Give the gift more than seven years before you die.
- Give the gift to your husband, wife, or civil partner.
- Give less than your annual allowance of £3,000.
The seven-year rule is in place to stop people from giving money away just before they die so that they can avoid IHT. As long as you live for at least seven years after making your gift, you can give as much as you want to whoever you want without it being liable for IHT.
If you were to die within seven years, the recipient would have to pay IHT based on a sliding scale. The rate of tax is the full 40% if there are less than three years between you giving your gift and dying, and then it goes down to 32% in years three to four, 24% in years four to five, 16% in years five to six and 8% if there are between six and seven years between your gift and your death.
Any gifts made to your spouse or civil partner are exempt from IHT, so it would not matter if you died within seven years. You can also give gifts to any registered charity without being liable for tax, along with some national organisations, such as the National Trust, universities or museums.
You can also take advantage of the £3,000 ‘gift allowance’ each year without incurring IHT. If you give away more than this amount and pass away within seven years, the recipient would have to pay tax. It is possible to carry over your leftover allowance from one tax year to the next, but only up to a maximum of £6,000.
Other Tax-free Gifts
You can also give smaller gifts of up to £250 to as many people as you want without them being subject to IHT, although this would not include anyone who has already received gifts totalling the whole £3,000 annual exemption.
Wedding gifts can also be exempt from IHT, but only if they are made before the wedding and there has to be proof that the marriage does go ahead. You can make wedding gifts of up to £5,000 to a child, £2,500 to a grandchild or great-grandchild or £1,000 to anyone else. You can also make gifts to help pay the living costs of an ex-spouse, an elderly dependent or a child.
Syndicates
Lottery rules in the UK stipulate that only one person can be paid a prize, so when playing in a syndicate it is essential to have a formal agreement in place to show to tax authorities. This will prove the money was not just a gift and that everyone is entitled to their share. Anyone playing in an informal syndicate should be aware that they may have to pay inheritance tax on the full amount if the syndicate leader dies within seven years of the prize money being shared.
Tax on Interest
Most people can earn some interest from their savings without paying tax, but this might not be the case if you win a large enough EuroMillions prize. While there is no tax on the initial sum paid into your account, it may be that the win starts to produce an income through interest. This will then be taxed as part of your normal income tax.
Taxes in Other EuroMillions Countries
If you win a EuroMillions prize in Austria, Belgium, France, Ireland or Luxembourg, you will not be taxed on your winnings, just like in the UK. However, winners will be taxed in Portugal, Spain and Switzerland.
In Portugal, any prize worth more €5,000 is taxed at a rate of 20 percent, while there is a levy of 35 percent in Switzerland on any winnings over CHF1 million. Spanish prizes of more than €40,000 are subject to tax at 20 percent.
You can only claim a EuroMillions prize in the country where you bought your ticket, so you will have to accept the local rules on tax even if you are not a resident of the country.
Ireland
| Prize Total | Online |
|---|---|
| Up to €99 | Prizes are paid directly into your online account. |
| Between €100 and €500 | Prizes are sent by cheque to your registered home address. |
| Between €501 and €9,999 | Prizes are paid by cheque once a claim form has been completed. |
| Over €10,000 | Prizes must be collected in person from National Lottery headquarters in Dublin. A cheque will be presented once the win has been validated. |
| Prize Total | Authorised Retailer |
|---|---|
| Up to €100 | Smaller prizes can be claimed from any authorised lottery retailer. Some retailers can also pay out prizes of up to €2,500 if funds are available. |
| Between €100 and €15,000 | Visit any lottery claim centre around the country to pick up your prize. |
| Over €15,000 |
You must visit the lottery headquarters in Dublin to claim your prize. Alternatively, you can claim lower awards by sending your ticket by post* to lottery headquarters. If you have won the jackpot, the Match 5+1 Star prize or the top EuroMillions Plus award of €500,000, you should ring the lottery straight away on 01- 836 4444. |
EuroMillions players in Ireland have 90 days to claim any prizes.
What to Do About Tax Issues
When you win a large lottery prize in the UK, you will have the chance to speak to experienced advisors who have guided other lucky players through what to do with their newfound wealth. They will be able to point you in the direction of financial experts and will recommend the most appropriate banks for you to open an account with based on your own circumstances.
With regards to the issue of IHT, it is a good idea to think carefully about the timing of any gifts you plan to make, and then keep a record of any payments. Your financial advisor will also speak to you about the tax on your interest and discuss possible investments to give you the maximum benefit. It may be a complicated topic, but any advice you receive will be tailored to your own personal situation and one very positive aspect is that your prize will not be subject to the same sort of tax laws as it would be in other countries.
FAQs
Some of the most frequently asked questions and answers regarding EuroMillions Plus are shown below. If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Q: Does the Match 5 top prize roll over if there are no winners?
A: No, all prizes amounts are fixed and cannot roll over.
Q: Where are the Plus numbers on my EuroMillions ticket?
A: The five main numbers you enter in the main EuroMillions draw are also used as your EuroMillions Plus numbers. Your ticket will have ‘PLUS YES’ printed on to confirm that your numbers have been entered into both draws.
Q: When do ticket sales close?
A: If you are playing online, entries close at 7:25pm every Tuesday and Friday. If you’re playing instore, it’s 7:30pm.
Q: Are the Plus results the same as the EuroMillions results?
A: No, EuroMillions Plus is a separate draw to EuroMillions and therefore has different winning numbers — however your chosen EuroMillions numbers are entered into both games when Plus is played.
Why Prizes Differ Between Currencies
The Euro is the base currency for EuroMillions as it is used by seven of the nine participating countries. When a jackpot is won in the UK the equivalent figure in pounds is paid out, based on the exchange rate on the day of the draw.
For non-jackpot prizes, the amount you receive in the UK is not worked out purely on the basis of the exchange rate. Instead, a formula is in place to take into account each country’s contribution to the game.
Each country that participates in EuroMillions contributes €1.10 into the Common Prize Fund, which is used to pay out prizes to all winners. Camelot’s contribution to the Common Prize Fund is the 50% of £1.74 from every EuroMillions ticket sold.
If, using the exchange rates on the day of a draw, Camelot’s contribution to the Common Prize Fund works out at less than €1.10, prizes paid out to UK players will be reduced to compensate for the shortfall. If, on the other hand, Camelot’s contribution amounts to more than €1.10, UK winners will receive comparatively bigger prizes than winners in other countries.
To put it simply, if £1.74 is worth less than €2.20, UK winners will receive smaller prizes than those in other countries. If £1.74 is worth more than €2.20, UK players will receive more. These rules ensure that prizes are always in line with how much each participating country contributes to the Common Prize Fund.
