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EuroMillions jackpot reaches 142 million in Tuesday’s draw

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The EuroMillions jackpot rose to 142 million euros after the draw took place on Friday, February 20, 2026, in Paris, with no bettor matching the five main numbers and the two lucky stars. Competition 015/2026 distributed prizes in several categories, but the first prize went to the next draw, scheduled for Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 21:00 CET. Esse value represents a significant increase compared to the previous jackpot of 130 million euros, which also had no winner in the main category.

The numbers drawn in the last contest were 13, 24, 28, 33 and 35, with stars 5 and 9. Nenhum ticket combined all the elements necessary for the jackpot. Sete bettors matched five main numbers plus one star, winning a prize of approximately 161 thousand euros each. Em Portugal, two tickets secured this second prize, demonstrating the active participation of local players in the pan-European lottery.

Draw mechanics and prize accumulation

EuroMillions holds draws twice a week, always on Tuesdays and Fridays, at Paris local time. The jackpot starts at 17 million euros and accumulates when there are no winners in the first category. The current limit for the main prize is 250 million euros, a value that can be reached after successive rollovers. In the current cycle, the prize has been growing since previous draws without total winners.

Players from different countries participate in the lottery, with tickets sold at authorized points or through online services that buy physical tickets on behalf of players. The process guarantees official validity of tickets, with scanned copies available for verification before the draw.

How choosing numbers works

Participants select five numbers from 1 to 50 and two lucky stars from 1 to 12. Opções include manual selection, numbers saved in the account or random generation by the system. Systematic Formulários allow you to cover multiple combinations from a larger set of chosen numbers, increasing the probability of success in secondary categories.

The probability of winning the jackpot is about 1 in 139 million, but smaller prizes occur more frequently. Categorias range from partial matches of two main numbers to complete combinations.

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Secondary prizes and distribution

In the February 20 draw, the five numbers plus one star category recorded seven winners. Outras tracks included ten bettors with five main numbers, receiving around 26 thousand euros each. Prêmios smaller numbers, such as matching three main numbers and a star, distributed values ​​in the tens of euros for thousands of tickets.

The EuroMillions prize structure covers 13 categories in total. The prize fund is made up of a percentage of ticket sales in all participating countries.

Associated raffles and extra benefits

Tickets purchased for EuroMillions in Espanha automatically participate in the El Millón raffle, which offers a guaranteed prize of 1 million euros. An alphanumeric code printed on the ticket is drawn at the same time as the main competition. Ganhadores recent entries in this raffle included players from different countries, with prizes paid in full.

Online services facilitate the participation of bettors outside of Europa, with physical purchase of tickets by local agents and secure storage until redemption. Prêmios secondary payments are transferred directly to winners’ accounts.

Recent history of large jackpots

EuroMillions recorded high jackpots in 2025, with amounts of 250 million euros reached in several countries. A French winner took the top prize in August, while an Irish winner won the same amount in June. Outros notable gains occurred on Áustria, Reino Unido and Portugal, with values ​​exceeding 200 million in some cases.

The jackpot limit has been adjusted to 250 million in recent cycles, allowing for larger rollovers. Supersorteios specials, with guaranteed starting jackpots of 130 million euros, occur occasionally to mark events or anniversaries of the organizing lotteries.

International participation and rules

Players from outside participating countries use platforms that purchase official tickets from authorized resellers. The main prize is paid without additional commissions, after deduction of local taxes in accordance with the legislation of the country issuing the ticket. Para high values, the redemption involves support from the service team and, in some cases, travel to receive it in person.

The lottery maintains uniform rules across the European network, with draws broadcast and results announced immediately after they are held.

Next contest details

The draw on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, will have the jackpot estimated at 142 million euros. Apostas can be done up to moments before the official closing time in each participating country. The accumulated value reflects the absence of winners in the previous contest and follows the standard rollover mechanism.

Secondary prizes continue to be distributed according to the number of partial hits in each band.