An Introduction To The Euro Millions Lottery

Lotteries have been popular since time immemorial. Though there was a number of years when they were viewed negatively, these days they have once again found an important place in the culture of the western world. One of the most subscribed to events is the Euro Millions draw, and for good reason. Unlike most lottery competitions, this event is not restricted to citizens of a single country. In fact, it is possible for residents of as many as nine European countries to participate in each draw. Because of the large number of players, the prizes that are on offer are huge. The jackpot frequently surpasses the hundred million euro level. If you have an interest in the Euromillion lottery, you must be a citizen of Ireland, the UK, France, Belgium, Austria, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Spain, or Portugal. You do not have to actually be living in one of these countries as tickets can be bought online, but your nationality is required to be of one of these countries. As is the case with most lottery competitions, the rules are simple. Two sets of balls are drawn, to win the jackpot you must match all seven numbers that are chosen. Five numbers are taken from one set of balls, with two taken from the second set. Apart from the jackpot, there are also lesser prizes on offer for lucky players. Euromillions has a huge following. In fact, with the European economy now in its most fragile state since the launch of the single currency, the number of people playing this lottery event on a frequent basis has grown steadily. If you have always had a lucky streak, maybe it is worth buying a ticket or two yourself. You never know, you may end up winning tens of millions of euros in the next draw.