Frenchman Misses €217M Euromillions Jackpot by One Number
- A Euromillions player in France came close to winning the estimated 217 million euro jackpot on Friday, March 21, but still walked away with a substantial prize.
- The Euromillions lottery draws hopeful participants across Europe each week, with jackpots that can transform lives.
- To win the full jackpot, a player needed to match five numbers: 17, 18, 21, 50, and 9, and also the two "lucky star" numbers, 12 and 5.
French Player Nears Euromillions Jackpot, Wins Notable Consolation Prize
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A Euromillions player in France came close to winning the estimated 217 million euro jackpot on Friday, March 21, but still walked away with a substantial prize.
Near Miss Nets six-Figure Sum
The Euromillions lottery draws hopeful participants across Europe each week, with jackpots that can transform lives. On March 21, the grand prize was approximately 217 million euros.
To win the full jackpot, a player needed to match five numbers: 17, 18, 21, 50, and 9, and also the two “lucky star” numbers, 12 and 5. While no one matched all the numbers, one French player matched the five main numbers but only one of the lucky stars.
Although they missed the 217 million euro jackpot by a single number, the player still won 330,212.80 euros. Four othre players across Europe also won this amount.
The next Euromillions draw is scheduled for Tuesday, March 25. Tickets can be purchased at authorized retailers or through the lottery’s website.
EuroMillions Lottery: Your Questions Answered
What is EuroMillions?
EuroMillions is a transnational lottery that requires players to choose numbers in order to win large jackpots and other prizes. The lottery is played across multiple European countries, leading to notable prize pools.
How Does EuroMillions Work?
To win the EuroMillions jackpot, players need to match five main numbers and two “lucky star” numbers. Even if a player doesn’t match all numbers, there are several prize tiers for matching a subset of the numbers.Such as, on Friday, March 21, one French player matched the five main numbers but only one of the lucky stars.
Here’s a summary of the numbers needed to match to win the jackpot and other prizes:
Main Numbers: Players must match 5 main numbers that are drawn.
Lucky Stars: Players also need to match 2 “lucky star” numbers which are also drawn.
What Were the Winning Numbers in the Most recent EuroMillions Draw?
The winning numbers from the Friday, March 21st draw were: 17, 18, 21, 50, and 9 for the main numbers, and 12 and 5 for the lucky star numbers.
What is the Jackpot for EuroMillions?
the jackpot amount varies from draw to draw. For the Friday, March 21st draw, the estimated jackpot was 217 million euros. The National Lottery website indicates that the EuroMillions jackpot can reach up to £32M.
What Happens If No One Wins the EuroMillions Jackpot?
If nobody wins the jackpot, the prize money rolls over to the next draw, perhaps increasing the jackpot size substantially for the following draw.
Where can I Buy EuroMillions Tickets?
Tickets can be purchased at authorized retailers or through the lottery’s website.Players can also set up a Direct Debit for automatic entries.
When is the Next EuroMillions Draw?
The next EuroMillions draw is scheduled for Tuesday,March 25th.