Eurojackpot

Eurojackpot is a transnational European lottery that began in 2012 through a consortium of national lotteries. Players in participating countries enter by choosing five main numbers from 1 to 50 and two Euro numbers from 1 to 12. A standard play costs €2 per line, with players able to submit multiple lines for a draw.

Draws are held weekly on Friday in Helsinki, Finland. To win the jackpot, a player must match all five main numbers plus both Euro numbers. The jackpot starts at €10 million and can roll over to higher amounts up to a cap, commonly cited at €90 million, when no top-prize winner is declared. The game features 12 prize tiers, with prize amounts determined by the combination matched and the number of winners in each tier.

Prize funding comes from ticket sales and is allocated across the 12 prize tiers. Payouts are subject to national tax rules in each participating country, and winners typically have the option to receive a lump-sum payment or an annuity, depending on local regulations.

Participation and administration: Eurojackpot is operated by a group of participating national lotteries, and the number and selection of participating countries has evolved over time. As of recent years, the game is offered in multiple European countries, with tickets sold through their respective national lottery networks.

Overall, Eurojackpot is designed to offer substantial cross-border prize opportunities and to provide a relatively broad distribution of prizes across its tiers, leveraging the combined player base of participating European lotteries.