French Friends Claim Record €250 Million EuroMillions Jackpot
Paris, France – Five friends from the Île-de-France region are celebrating a life-altering win after claiming a record-breaking €250 million EuroMillions jackpot. the win, France’s highest ever lottery prize, comes after the group purchased the winning ticket for the August 19 draw. Details of the win were revealed yesterday, November 6.
The group, who have chosen to remain anonymous, will each receive €50 million. While lottery wins are common, this jackpot represents an unprecedented sum in French lottery history, prompting significant attention and highlighting the potential for collective wins.
The winning ticket was purchased at Tabac d’Auteuil, a Parisian newsagent located in the 16th arrondissement. It was also at this location that the winners formally confirmed they were playing as a group when validating the ticket. The winning combination was 24, 31, 34, 41, 43, with lucky stars 6 and 8.
Française des Jeux (FDJ), France’s national lottery operator, confirmed the winners “needed time to digest this incredible news” and are respecting their desire for privacy. “It is indeed not that unusual for several people to play on the same ticket, either among family or friends, as in this case,” stated Isabelle Cesari, head of FDJ’s Winners’ Support and Experience team, to FranceInfo.
FDJ offers complete support to ‘big winners’ – those receiving €1 million or more – including financial investment guidance, notarial governance assistance, and workshops to help navigate life changes. This support aims to empower winners to make informed decisions and plan for the future.
The win follows other significant EuroMillions prizes awarded in France, including a €200 million jackpot in 2022, a portion of which was donated to climate change initiatives.
