French Ticket Wins €250M EuroMillions Jackpot
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A life-Changing Fortune: French Ticket Wins Record €250 Million EuroMillions Jackpot
Paris, August 19, 2025 – A single ticket purchased in France has secured the largest EuroMillions jackpot in history, a staggering €250 million (approximately £210 million). The winning combination was announced on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, in a draw that will be remembered for years to come. The French National Lottery confirmed the incredible result, which immediately became headline news across Europe.
This monumental prize was the result of several consecutive rollovers, with the jackpot climbing steadily until it reached its maximum cap of €250 million. Under EuroMillions rules, once the cap is reached, the jackpot remains at that level for up to five draws until it is claimed or distributed among lower-tier winners.
Winning Numbers That Made History
The winning numbers drawn where:
Main numbers: 24, 31, 34, 41, 43
Lucky Stars: 06 and 08
These seven digits have instantly transformed the life of whoever holds the winning ticket. According to the EuroMillions official website, the winning ticket was confirmed less than an hour after the draw, though the winner has yet to come forward to claim their life-changing fortune.
Lottery officials revealed only that the lucky ticket was sold somewhere in France. In keeping with privacy regulations,the exact location or identity will not be shared until the winner decides to claim the prize and go public-or remain anonymous.
A Historic Jackpot in Context
This win stands out not just because of its amount but also because of the circumstances surrounding it:
Record-breaking amount: At €250 million, this is the largest possible EuroMillions jackpot under current rules. It matches earlier capped wins this year in Austria (March 2025) and Ireland (June 2025), making 2025 a historic year with three jackpot caps reached within eight months.
first in France at cap: While France has produced many EuroMillions winners since the game’s launch in 2004, this is the first time a French ticket has hit the jackpot at the full €250 million ceiling.
Life-changing impact: senior winners’ adviser Andy Carter, speaking on behalf of Allwyn (operator of the UK National Lottery), called it ”life-changing not just for the winner, but also for their family, friends, and future generations.”
Other Winners from the Same Draw
The jackpot wasn’t the only prize handed out. The same draw created thousands of winners across Europe:
Seven players matched five numbers + one Lucky Star, each receiving around £130,554.
Another seven matched five numbers, winning £13,561.20 each.
Dozens more matched four numbers plus two Lucky Stars, earning approximately £844 per player.
* In total, over 1.6 million players received smaller prizes ranging from £2.50 upwards, proving that EuroMillions spreads winnings widely, even when one player takes the top jackpot.
EuroMillions: How It Works
The EuroMillions lottery is played in nine European countries: Austria, Belgium, France, Ireland, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Players select five main numbers from 1 to 50, and two Lucky Star numbers from 1 to 12. The draws take place twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays.The odds of winning the jackpot are approximately 1 in 139.8 million, but even matching fewer numbers can result in a meaningful prize.