The EuroMillions draw generates a distinct My Million code every Tuesday and Friday evening, separate from the main result. This unique alphanumeric code, consisting of two letters followed by seven digits, is automatically assigned by the FDJ system at the time the ticket is validated. The player does not choose it: it appears on the paper receipt or digital ticket and participates in a separate raffle with a fixed prize.
My Million Code: a mechanism independent of the EuroMillions jackpot
The most common confusion is to believe that My Million depends on the EuroMillions result. The two draws operate in parallel. Even when no one wins the main jackpot, a My Million code is always designated as a winner.
The associated prize is one million euros, tax-free. There are no intermediate ranks or consolation prizes for this raffle. Only one code is drawn from all the codes generated for the evening draw, meaning that each validated ticket in France (or Monaco) has an equal chance.
To follow the My Million EuroMillions codes of the evening, simply compare the code printed on your ticket with the one announced after the draw. This verification takes a few seconds and can be done online as soon as the results are published.
Game closure and result publication: the times to know
EuroMillions and My Million game entries close at 8:15 PM on the day of the draw, both online and at authorized retailers. Any ticket registered after this time is carried over to the next draw.
The EuroMillions draw takes place in the evening, and the results (winning numbers, stars, My Million code) are published in the minutes that follow on the FDJ website and on several third-party platforms. The winning code is also announced on TF1.
A often overlooked point: the time limit to claim a prize is limited. In France, a winning ticket must be presented within a timeframe set by FDJ regulations. After this period, the prize is lost, even if the code is indeed correct. Quickly checking tickets after each draw avoids this situation.
Check an EuroMillions ticket and its My Million code
Two distinct elements must be checked on each ticket: the combination of five numbers and two stars (for the main draw), and then the My Million alphanumeric code.
Verification of the EuroMillions result
The EuroMillions draw has several prize tiers. Finding two numbers and one star is enough to trigger a prize, even a modest one. The prize distribution grid is published after each draw and details the amount per tier based on the number of winners.
Verification of the My Million code
The My Million code is verified independently. It appears on the ticket, usually below the number grid. The comparison is binary: either the code exactly matches the drawn code, or it does not. There is no partial match or prize for a “close” code.
Several online tools allow you to enter your code and automatically compare it to the results of the latest draws. Some verifiers cover results over several weeks, which is useful for players who accumulate tickets without checking them immediately.
- On the FDJ website, a dedicated space displays the latest winning code and offers a history of previous draws.
- Independent platforms provide verifiers where you can enter both EuroMillions numbers and the My Million code for simultaneous comparison.
- At retail locations, the tobacconist can scan the ticket’s barcode to confirm a potential win.
EuroMillions prizes: distribution grid and claims
The main EuroMillions draw distributes prizes across several tiers. Rank 1 corresponds to the five correct numbers plus the two stars. The following ranks cover partial combinations, down to the lowest rank that requires only two correct numbers.
The amount per rank varies from draw to draw. It depends on the total number of players and the number of winners at each level. A draw without a winner at rank 1 increases the jackpot for the next draw, which explains the sometimes very high jackpots.
For modest winnings (below a certain threshold), payment is made directly at an authorized retailer. Beyond that, the winner must contact the FDJ to arrange the payout. My Million winnings of one million euros always go through this process.
- Small winnings: immediate payment at the point of sale after scanning the ticket.
- Intermediate winnings: bank transfer after presenting the ticket and an ID.
- Large winnings (including My Million): handled by the FDJ winners service with dedicated support.
Draw statistics and EuroMillions numbers
Some players consult the statistics of past draws to guide their choice of numbers. Specialized platforms publish rankings of the most frequently drawn numbers, the most drawn stars, and recurring combinations.
These statistics do not influence future draws. Each draw is an independent event. A number drawn ten times in a row has exactly the same probability of being drawn in the next draw as a number that has never appeared. Historical data may satisfy curiosity, but they do not constitute a reliable prediction method.
The only parameter that the player truly controls is the number of validated tickets. The more My Million codes associated with their tickets, the higher the probability of holding the correct code increases proportionally.
Each EuroMillions draw on Tuesday and Friday evening produces a new winning My Million code. Regularly checking tickets, comparing both the numbers and the alphanumeric code, remains the only way to ensure not to miss a prize.
