Eurojackpot Odds — Full Prize Breakdown & Jackpot Chances
Eurojackpot offers 12 prize tiers from matching 3 numbers all the way to the jackpot. Since March 2022, the format is 5 main numbers from 1–50 plus 2 Euro Numbers from 1–12 — giving jackpot odds of 1 in 139,838,160. Here is the complete breakdown.
Eurojackpot jackpot odds
To win the Eurojackpot jackpot you must match all 5 main balls (from 1–50) and both Euro Numbers (from 1–12). The number of possible combinations is:
C(50,5) × C(12,2) = 2,118,760 × 66 = 139,838,160
This gives jackpot odds of approximately 1 in 139.8 million — identical to EuroMillions, since both games now use the same format.
The Eurojackpot jackpot starts at €10 million and rolls over until won. It caps at €120 million (the "Must-Be-Won" threshold), at which point the prize is shared among winners in the tier below if no jackpot winner is found. The €120 million cap is lower than EuroMillions' €250 million cap, meaning Eurojackpot jackpots are won more frequently at the upper end.
Full Eurojackpot prize tier odds
| Prize tier | Match | Odds (1 in) | Approximate prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackpot | 5 + 2 Euro Numbers | 139,838,160 | €10m–€120m |
| 2nd | 5 + 1 Euro Number | 6,991,908 | €250k–€750k |
| 3rd | 5 + 0 Euro Numbers | 3,107,515 | €50k–€200k |
| 4th | 4 + 2 Euro Numbers | 621,503 | €2,000–€5,000 |
| 5th | 4 + 1 Euro Number | 31,075 | €100–€300 |
| 6th | 3 + 2 Euro Numbers | 14,125 | €50–€100 |
| 7th | 4 + 0 Euro Numbers | 13,811 | €40–€80 |
| 8th | 2 + 2 Euro Numbers | 985 | €20–€25 |
| 9th | 3 + 1 Euro Number | 706 | €15–€20 |
| 10th | 3 + 0 Euro Numbers | 314 | €10–€15 |
| 11th | 1 + 2 Euro Numbers | 188 | €8–€12 |
| 12th | 2 + 1 Euro Number | 49 | €5–€8 |
Eurojackpot odds vs EuroMillions odds
Since March 2022, Eurojackpot and EuroMillions use the same format — 5 from 50 + 2 from 12 — so their jackpot odds are identical at 1 in 139,838,160.
The key practical differences: - Eurojackpot jackpot cap: €120 million vs EuroMillions €250 million - Eurojackpot starting jackpot: €10 million vs EuroMillions €17 million - EuroMillions includes the Millionaire Maker raffle for Irish players; Eurojackpot does not - Eurojackpot has 18 participating countries; EuroMillions has 13
For Irish players, EuroMillions offers better value because of the Millionaire Maker raffle. However, Eurojackpot jackpots are capped lower and therefore won more frequently, which some players prefer.
Eurojackpot vs Irish Lotto odds
The Irish Lotto jackpot odds are approximately 1 in 10.7 million — about 13 times easier to win than Eurojackpot or EuroMillions. This is because Irish Lotto draws 6 balls from only 47: C(47,6) = 10,737,573 possible combinations.
However, Irish Lotto jackpots typically start at €2 million and rarely exceed €10 million — well below Eurojackpot's minimum of €10 million.
If you are targeting a life-changing jackpot, Eurojackpot's minimum prize pool is already larger than the maximum typical Irish Lotto jackpot.
Can Irish players win Eurojackpot?
Ireland is not one of the 18 official Eurojackpot participating countries, so you cannot buy official Eurojackpot tickets at a National Lottery retailer in Ireland.
However, Irish players can participate in Eurojackpot through online lottery concierge services such as TheLotter, which purchase official tickets on your behalf in a participating country and scan them to your account. Winnings are paid directly to you.
All Eurojackpot prizes are paid directly from the official Eurojackpot prize pool — there is no intermediary prize limit when playing through a concierge service for the jackpot.
Frequently asked questions
What are the odds of winning Eurojackpot?
The jackpot odds are 1 in 139,838,160. The odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 26. There are 12 prize tiers, starting from matching 2 main balls and 1 Euro Number.
Are Eurojackpot odds the same as EuroMillions?
Yes — since March 2022, Eurojackpot and EuroMillions use identical formats (5 from 50, 2 from 12), giving identical jackpot odds of 1 in 139,838,160. The main differences are the jackpot cap (€120m vs €250m) and starting prize (€10m vs €17m).
What is the Eurojackpot maximum jackpot?
The Eurojackpot jackpot cap is €120 million. When the jackpot reaches this level and is not won, it becomes a "Must-Be-Won" draw — if still not won, the prize cascades to the next tier down.
Can I play Eurojackpot from Ireland?
Ireland is not an official Eurojackpot country. Irish players can participate through online concierge services like TheLotter, which buy official tickets in a participating country on your behalf. You are 18+ to play.
What was the biggest Eurojackpot win?
The Eurojackpot jackpot has been won at the maximum €120 million cap on several occasions since the cap was introduced. The largest draws typically generate significant media coverage across participating European countries.