The rules and regulations regarding specific European lotteries are different in each country. The EU Service Directive, for example, does not apply to these activities. However, the regulations that govern gambling in general are still applicable, especially those that focus on consumer protection and public policy. The freedom to establish and provide services is also not affected by the EU’s laws regarding gambling. The EU also recognizes that gambling activities may be of high social or economic risk.
The most prize money has been won by a single ticket in the EuroMillions lottery. The jackpot has been as high as EUR220 million. This is the largest jackpot in European lottery history. Until recently, the jackpot in this European lottery had been won by one single ticket. However, it was not until recently that the SuperEnalotto jackpot broke its previous record and reached EUR244 million. However, the prize money of other lotteries is higher than that of specific European lotteries.
The EuroMillions lottery was launched in 2004 and is now available in the United Kingdom, Monaco, Switzerland, Ireland, and the Isle of Man. For most countries, you must be 18 years old to play. To play the EuroMillions lottery, you must select five main numbers from one to 50 and two Lucky Star numbers from a pool of 12 numbers. Depending on the country, you can purchase tickets online or buy them at local retailers. The winning tickets are stored safely at the local lottery office until the draw.
Several specific European lotteries feature holiday-themed drawings to attract more players. Italy hosts its Pasqua 100×100 raffle every Easter and offers one lucky winner EUR100 million. France Loto also boosts its jackpot to EUR13 million and adds a raffle to commemorate the Friday the 13th holiday. Romania’s Loto 6/49 draws offer boosted jackpots on major holidays, and the Joker lottery has boosted jackpots on regular weekdays.
The largest single-ticket jackpot in France’s SuperLoto was EUR30,009,676. That is US$31 million. The second-largest single-ticket jackpot in the United Kingdom was PS35.1 million, or SEK 216 million. Those were the biggest jackpots in specific European lotteries. The prize money is growing every year. In 2016, a total of nine people won a combined EUR22 million (USD35.1)
The largest prize in Belgium’s Lottery National was 13 Millones of Euros. In Italy, the prize was EUR 209 million. In Finland, the largest prize was EUR 45,4 million. A single ticket in the SuperEnalotto of Italy won 1,800 euros. And there are still more large prizes. But a single ticket is not enough to make a millionaire. And a charity lottery operator needs to know their customers and adhere to age verification rules.
