Record 250 million euros won in French lottery

A French participant of the EuroMillions lottery won a historic prize and claimed a record jackpot for the country of 250 million euros. This amount is recorded as the highest prize established by the lottery rules.

The winner correctly guessed all seven numbers, including two special star numbers. This allowed him to receive the main prize and shocked all of France. Previously, no one in the country had won such a large sum.

This victory updated the national record. In October 2021, a citizen of French Polynesia won 220 million euros, and now the record is set at 250 million euros. In addition, an Irish participant in June also set a record in EuroMillions history with a 250 million euro win.

The EuroMillions lottery was established on February 7, 2004, and initially only the United Kingdom, France, and Spain participated. Later, Austria, Belgium, Ireland, Luxembourg, Portugal, and Switzerland joined the game. Lottery rules allow winners to remain anonymous, and usually, large prize holders use this right.

This event interested not only lottery fans but also the entire population of the country and internet users. Many congratulate the winner and call it a “historic victory in France.” For EuroMillions fans, this is further proof that luck and chance can appear at any moment.