EuroMillions is Europe's flagship multinational lottery, played across nine countries with jackpots that regularly surpass EUR 100 million. Draws take place every Tuesday and Friday, and the game has been running since February 2004 — giving us over two decades of draw data to analyse.
This article presents the complete statistical breakdown of 1,930 EuroMillions draws. Every frequency count, percentage, and trend referenced below comes from verified historical data in the LottoLabs database. No guesswork, no estimations — just numbers.
Total Draws Analysed
1930
EuroMillions draws from February 2004 to March 2026
Historical draw structure, distribution pockets, and frequency depth surfaced as a quick visual field.
EuroMillions Most Common Numbers
The EuroMillions format requires players to select 5 main numbers from 1 to 50 and 2 Lucky Stars from 1 to 12. Let us start with the main numbers.
Main Numbers — Top 10 Most Frequent
Across all 1,930 draws, the ten most frequently drawn main numbers are:
| Rank | Number | Times Drawn | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44 | 220 | 11.4% |
| 2 | 42 | 219 | 11.3% |
| 3 | 23 | 217 | 11.2% |
| 4 | 19 | 215 | 11.1% |
| 5 | 29 | 213 | 11.0% |
| 6 | 21 | 212 | 11.0% |
| 7 | 17 | 210 | 10.9% |
| 8 | 50 | 209 | 10.8% |
| 9 | 10 | 208 | 10.8% |
| 10 | 37 | 205 | 10.6% |
The expected frequency for any single main number is approximately 10.0% (5 balls drawn from 50). Numbers 44 and 42 exceed this by more than a full percentage point — a meaningful deviation over nearly 2,000 draws.
Number 44 has appeared in 11.4% of all EuroMillions draws compared to the expected 10.0% — that is 220 times out of 1,930 draws.
At the other end of the spectrum, Number 22 is the least common main number with only 151 appearances (7.8%), followed by 33 and 46 (both at 169 appearances, 8.8%). Number 22 trails the leader by 69 draws — a statistically significant gap.
Lucky Stars — Top 5 Most Frequent
The Lucky Stars pool runs from 1 to 12, with 2 stars drawn per game. Here are the all-time leaders:
| Rank | Star | Times Drawn | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 382 | 19.8% |
| 2 | 2 | 380 | 19.7% |
| 3 | 8 | 367 | 19.0% |
| 4 | 9 | 356 | 18.4% |
| 5 | 6 | 346 | 17.9% |
The expected frequency for any Lucky Star is approximately 16.7% (2 from 12). Stars 3 and 2 exceed this by about 3 percentage points — a substantial over-representation. The least common Lucky Star is 12 with only 170 appearances (8.8%), roughly half the frequency of the leaders.
Important context: The Lucky Stars pool was expanded from 1-11 to 1-12 in September 2016. Star 12 has had fewer draws to accumulate appearances. When adjusting for this rule change, star 12 still underperforms — but the gap narrows considerably.
EuroMillions Hot and Cold Numbers
All-time frequency tells one story. Recent momentum tells another. Here is the hot and cold breakdown from the last 50 draws (approximately the most recent 4 months of EuroMillions results).
Hot Numbers — Surging in Recent Draws
| Number | Hits (Last 50) | Expected | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 10 | 5.0 | Extremely hot |
| 5 | 9 | 5.0 | Very hot |
| 44 | 9 | 5.0 | Very hot |
| 13 | 8 | 5.0 | Hot |
| 14 | 8 | 5.0 | Hot |
| 24 | 8 | 5.0 | Hot |
| 42 | 8 | 5.0 | Hot |
Number 17 stands out as the hottest main number, appearing in 10 of the last 50 draws — double the expected rate. Numbers 44 and 42, which also lead the all-time rankings, continue to run hot in recent draws, suggesting sustained momentum rather than a short-term spike.
Cold Numbers — Overdue for Appearances
| Number | Hits (Last 50) | Last Drawn | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 2025-09-30 | 6 months |
| 30 | 1 | 2025-12-12 | 3 months |
| 38 | 1 | 2025-10-31 | 5 months |
| 2 | 2 | 2025-12-09 | 3 months |
| 23 | 2 | 2026-02-06 | 6 weeks |
| 49 | 2 | 2025-12-09 | 3 months |
Number 3 is the coldest main ball, with only a single appearance in the last 50 draws despite being drawn regularly in years past. Numbers 30 and 38 are similarly overdue.
Hot Lucky Stars (Last 50 Draws)
| Star | Hits (Last 50) | All-Time Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 14 | 10th |
| 12 | 10 | 12th |
| 9 | 9 | 4th |
Star 10 is running exceptionally hot — 14 appearances in 50 draws versus an expected 8.3. Notably, both star 10 and star 12 rank near the bottom all-time but are surging recently, which could signal a reversion pattern or the beginning of a sustained trend.
Hot and cold streaks are real patterns in historical data. The question is whether they predict the next draw — and statistically, each draw remains independent.
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Historical draw structure, distribution pockets, and frequency depth surfaced as a quick visual field.
EuroMillions Draw History and Trends
EuroMillions launched on 13 February 2004 with draws in France, Spain, and the United Kingdom. The game has since expanded to nine participating countries: France, Spain, the UK, Austria, Belgium, Ireland, Luxembourg, Portugal, and Switzerland.
Key Rule Changes
- 2004 launch: 5 main numbers from 1-50, 2 Lucky Stars from 1-9
- May 2011: Lucky Stars pool expanded from 1-9 to 1-11
- September 2016: Lucky Stars pool expanded again from 1-11 to 1-12, and a new UK Millionaire Maker raffle was added
- February 2020: Jackpot cap raised from EUR 190 million to EUR 250 million with a "must be won" rule
The 2016 change is the most significant for statistical analysis. It reduced the probability of matching both Lucky Stars (from 1-in-55 to 1-in-66), which means the overall jackpot odds increased from 1 in 116,531,800 to the current 1 in 139,838,160.
Number Distribution Across Ranges
How are the 1,930 draws distributed across the number pool? Here is the breakdown by decade:
| Range | Total Appearances | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1-10 | 1,901 | 19.7% |
| 11-20 | 1,967 | 20.4% |
| 21-30 | 1,976 | 20.5% |
| 31-40 | 1,873 | 19.4% |
| 41-50 | 1,933 | 20.0% |
The distribution is remarkably even. The 21-30 range leads with a marginal edge (20.5%) while the 31-40 range trails slightly (19.4%). This near-uniform spread confirms that over a large enough sample, no particular range dominates — though individual numbers within each range show significant variation.
Most Common Pairs
Certain number combinations appear together more frequently than others:
- 15 and 28 — appeared together 28 times
- 4 and 23 — appeared together 28 times
- 23 and 24 — appeared together 28 times
- 39 and 44 — appeared together 28 times
- 24 and 26 — appeared together 27 times
These pairs appear roughly 30-40% more often than expected by chance. While pair analysis does not predict future draws, it provides an additional data layer for players who want to align their selections with historical patterns.
Explore the full EuroMillions historical analysis with interactive heatmaps and trend charts on the EuroMillions analysis dashboard.
Odds of Winning EuroMillions
EuroMillions has 13 prize tiers. The overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 13, making it one of the more accessible lottery games in terms of prize frequency — despite the famously long jackpot odds.
| Prize Tier | Match | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Jackpot | 5 + 2 Stars | 1 in 139,838,160 |
| 2nd | 5 + 1 Star | 1 in 6,991,908 |
| 3rd | 5 + 0 Stars | 1 in 3,107,515 |
| 4th | 4 + 2 Stars | 1 in 621,503 |
| 5th | 4 + 1 Star | 1 in 31,075 |
| 6th | 3 + 2 Stars | 1 in 14,126 |
| 7th | 4 + 0 Stars | 1 in 13,812 |
| 8th | 2 + 2 Stars | 1 in 985 |
| 9th | 3 + 1 Star | 1 in 707 |
| 10th | 3 + 0 Stars | 1 in 314 |
| 11th | 1 + 2 Stars | 1 in 188 |
| 12th | 2 + 1 Star | 1 in 50 |
| 13th | 2 + 0 Stars | 1 in 22 |
Any Prize Odds
1 in 13
One of the most accessible major lottery games
The structure is designed so that roughly 7.7% of all ticket purchases win something. The vast majority of prizes land in the bottom three tiers (matching 2 numbers), but the tiered system means every additional matched number dramatically improves the payout.
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EuroMillions Prizes Breakdown
Prize values vary by draw because tiers 2 through 8 are parimutuel — the pool is divided among winners. Here are typical prize amounts based on recent draw averages:
| Prize Tier | Match | Average Prize |
|---|---|---|
| Jackpot | 5 + 2 Stars | EUR 40-250 million |
| 2nd | 5 + 1 Star | EUR 300,000-800,000 |
| 3rd | 5 + 0 Stars | EUR 30,000-80,000 |
| 4th | 4 + 2 Stars | EUR 3,000-6,000 |
| 5th | 4 + 1 Star | EUR 150-250 |
| 6th | 3 + 2 Stars | EUR 60-100 |
| 7th | 4 + 0 Stars | EUR 40-70 |
| 8th | 2 + 2 Stars | EUR 15-20 |
| 9th | 3 + 1 Star | EUR 10.30 (fixed) |
| 10th | 3 + 0 Stars | EUR 8.70 (fixed) |
| 11th | 1 + 2 Stars | EUR 6.90 (fixed) |
| 12th | 2 + 1 Star | EUR 4.50 (fixed) |
| 13th | 2 + 0 Stars | EUR 3.30 (fixed) |
The jackpot starts at EUR 17 million and rolls over if not won. It can grow to a maximum of EUR 250 million, at which point it enters a "must be won" draw — if no one matches all 7 numbers, the prize cascades down to the next tier with winners.
The largest EuroMillions jackpot ever won was EUR 230 million, claimed in July 2022. Jackpots exceeding EUR 100 million occur several times per year, typically generating significant media coverage and increased ticket sales.
EuroMillions prizes for tiers 9-13 are fixed amounts. Tiers 2-8 are parimutuel and vary based on ticket sales and winner counts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common EuroMillions numbers?
Based on our analysis of 1,930 draws since February 2004, the most common EuroMillions main numbers are 44 (drawn 220 times, 11.4%), 42 (219 times), 23 (217 times), 19 (215 times), and 29 (213 times). For Lucky Stars, 3 leads with 382 appearances (19.8%) and 2 follows with 380 appearances (19.7%).
What EuroMillions numbers are most common?
The ten most frequently drawn EuroMillions numbers are 44, 42, 23, 19, 29, 21, 17, 50, 10, and 37. Each of these has been drawn more than 200 times. View the full EuroMillions frequency breakdown with interactive charts and filtering options.
What are the most common numbers in EuroMillions?
The most common main ball is number 44 with 220 appearances out of 1,930 draws (11.4% frequency). The least common is number 22 with just 151 appearances (7.8%). For Lucky Stars, star 3 is the most common with 382 draws and star 12 is the least common with 170 draws — though star 12 was only added to the game in September 2016.
What are the most common winning EuroMillions numbers?
Every EuroMillions draw produces winning numbers, so the frequency data covers all historical results. The most commonly winning main numbers are 44, 42, 23, 19, and 29. In recent draws, number 17 has been the hottest performer with 10 appearances in the last 50 draws. Check the AI-powered analysis tools for up-to-date hot and cold tracking.
Which numbers are most common in EuroMillions?
Numbers 44 (220 times) and 42 (219 times) are the most common main balls in EuroMillions history. Among Lucky Stars, 3 (382 times) and 2 (380 times) lead. The number distribution across the 1-50 range is relatively even, with the 21-30 range appearing slightly more often than others. For AI-powered insights on which numbers to consider for the next draw, try the Smart Picks tool.
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Disclaimer: Lottery statistics describe historical patterns and do not guarantee future results. Every EuroMillions draw is an independent random event. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Always play responsibly and within your means.