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EuroMillions is a popular lottery game played across nine European countries: Austria, Belgium, France, Ireland, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Introduced in 2004, the game offers players the chance to win substantial prizes, including a jackpot that can often reach eye-watering amounts. Playing EuroMillions is straightforward, and you can participate in a few different ways, whether you're an Austrian resident or someone looking to try your luck while visiting the country.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Countries participating in EuroMillions | Austria, Belgium, France, Spain, England, Ireland, Portugal, Luxembourg, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom |
| How to play EuroMillions in Austria | Purchase tickets at authorized retailers or play online through the Official Page of Austrian Lotteries. Players must be over 18 years old and legal residents of Austria. |
| Cost per pick | €2.50 |
| Percentage of total winnings going to the first prize | 60% |
| Jackpot size factors | Number of players, price per pick, and share of winnings going to the prize tier |
| Additional prize | AustriaBonus: an extra €100,000 prize exclusive to Austria |
| Supplementary games | Lotto Bonus: a complementary draw with prizes ranging from €100,000 to €300,000 |
| Draw schedule | Tuesdays and Fridays at 6:30 pm |
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What You'll Learn
Where to buy tickets
There are several ways to purchase EuroMillions tickets in Austria. Firstly, you can visit one of the approximately 5,100 Lottery Points of Sale and authorised retailers across the country. Here, you can ask for the number of bets you want to place. Alternatively, you can play EuroMillions online through the official page of Austrian Lotteries, win2day.at, or via the Lotteries App. To play online, you must be over 18 and be a legal resident of Austria. Please note that winnings must be claimed in the same country where the ticket was purchased.
If you are playing from outside Austria, you can still purchase tickets online through international lottery services, although EuroMillions is currently unavailable in some nations due to local rules and restrictions. If you are unsure whether you can play from your location, check the Play page on the EuroMillions website.
When buying a ticket in Austria, you are automatically entered into the Lotto Bonus draw, which offers prizes from €100,000 to €300,000. There is also an AustriaBonus of €100,000 that can be won exclusively in Austria.
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How to play online
EuroMillions is a lottery that can be played in Austria and several other European countries. You can play EuroMillions online from Austria through the Official Page of Austrian Lotteries, win2day.at. To play online, you must be over 18 and be a legal resident of Austria.
To play, you need to pick your numbers and purchase your ticket. A standard EuroMillions ticket costs €2.50, and you can also enter The Joker game for an additional €1.30. Draws usually take place on Tuesdays and Fridays between 8:45 pm and 9:30 pm in Paris, and the winning numbers are published afterward.
When playing online, you can submit your picks for up to a maximum of 10 consecutive draws. You can freely select the duration of the subscription from one to 10 draws. Your numbers are safely stored online, so there is no risk of missing out on a prize. Once the draw has taken place, you will receive an email if you have won, and any winnings will be transferred to your online account.
There are a few extra games and bonuses available when playing EuroMillions in Austria. Firstly, all EuroMillions tickets are automatically entered into a Millionaire Maker draw, giving players a second chance to win. Secondly, each selection is also entered into an exclusive AustriaBonus draw, with an extra €100,000 to win. Finally, you can play the Joker+ game by choosing six numbers between 0 and 9. Matching all six numbers in the order they are drawn wins you the Joker jackpot, which is always a six-figure sum.
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Supplementary games
Euromillions is a popular lottery game played across nine European countries: Austria, Belgium, France, Ireland, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. The game was introduced in 2004, and Austria joined the list of participating countries in September of that year. Draws are held twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays, and the minimum age to play is 18 years.
When you buy a EuroMillions ticket in Austria, you also participate in supplementary games that offer additional prizes. These games are exclusive to each country and provide players with more chances to win. Here is some information about the supplementary games available in Austria:
AustriaBonus: With every EuroMillions draw, players in Austria have the chance to win an exclusive prize of 100,000 euros through the AustriaBonus game. Each pick is automatically entered into this supplementary draw, giving players an extra opportunity to win big.
Lotto Bonus: Since 2018, when purchasing a EuroMillions ticket in Austria, players are also entered into the Lotto Bonus draw without any additional cost. This complementary draw offers prizes ranging from 100,000 to 300,000 euros. The draw code for the Lotto Bonus is automatically generated, consisting of 10 numbers.
EuroMillions Share Ticket: Players can increase their odds of winning by purchasing shares in a variety of picks through the EuroMillions Share Ticket option. For as little as €7.70, you can play 63 EuroMillions picks, and up to 315 picks are possible. This option provides a higher chance of winning prorated prizes.
EuroMillions Team Pick: The EuroMillions Team Pick allows players to team up with up to 10 friends or relatives to multiply their chances of winning. Each team member must play at least one pick, and each person receives a separate receipt. This option is available for normal, system, or Quick Pick tickets.
These supplementary games add to the excitement and attractiveness of playing EuroMillions in Austria, providing players with multiple opportunities to win prizes beyond the main jackpot. Remember that any prizes won must be claimed in Austria, and winnings are paid out as a single lump sum.
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Biggest winners
Euromillions was introduced in February 2004 in France, Spain, and the UK. In September of the same year, Austria, Belgium, Ireland, Luxembourg, Portugal, and Switzerland joined. The game is now played across nine countries, with a total of around 227 million inhabitants.
Euromillions has created several multimillionaires since its launch in 2004. The biggest winner of all time was a ticket holder from Austria who won £206 million in December 2023. The winning numbers were 17, 30, 42, 48, and 50, with Lucky Stars 4 and 8. The jackpot had been boosted to £171 million for a Superdraw, and with no winner for two draws in a row, excitement across Europe pushed ticket sales to a new high. The jackpot reached its limit of €240 million, taking it above £200 million for the first time in history.
Prior to this, the largest prize ever won had gone to a UK player who won £195 million (worth €230 million) in July 2022. The winner kept their identity private, so no further details were released.
Another notable win was by Joe and Jess Thwaite of Gloucester, UK, who won €215 million (£184 million) in the spring of 2022. They decided to go public with their win but still went to work on the day they found out.
A Swiss ticket holder scooped the entire capped top prize on 26 February 2021, setting a new record for the biggest jackpot win in Euromillions history at the time. The winner purchased their ticket online in German-speaking Switzerland but kept their identity anonymous.
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Official ticket sales points
To play EuroMillions in Austria, you must be at least 18 years old. You can play by purchasing official tickets from authorised retailers in Austria, or online.
There are about 5,100 Lottery Points of Sale in Austria where you can buy official EuroMillions tickets. These are known as Lottery Stores, and you can ask for the number of bets you want to play.
Alternatively, you can play Austrian EuroMillions online through the Official Page of Austrian Lotteries, which is provided by Österreichische Lotterien, the Austrian company that manages EuroMillions in Austria. To play online, you must be over 18 and be a legal resident of Austria.
You can also place your bets via the Lotteries App or at retail outlets.
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Frequently asked questions
You can play Euromillions in Austria by purchasing official tickets from one of the 5,100 Lottery Points of Sale. You can also play online through the Official Page of Austrian Lotteries, but you must be over 18 and a legal resident of Austria.
A Euromillions ticket costs €2.50.
The jackpot in Euromillions is called the Europot. To win, you must pick five correct numbers in the number field and two correct numbers in the star circle in one pick.
