France's national lottery
The French Loto was introduced in 1976. Operated by Française des Jeux (FDJ), it draws three times a week – Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Choose 5 main numbers from 1 to 49. Additionally, choose a Chance number from 1 to 10. A ticket costs 2.20 Euro. Draws on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
| Match | Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 5 + Chance | Jackpot (min. 2 Mio. €) | 1 : 19.068.840 |
| 5 numbers | ca. 100.000–150.000 € | 1 : 2.118.760 |
| 4 + Chance | ca. 1.500–5.000 € | 1 : 86.677 |
| 4 numbers | ca. 400–2.000 € | 1 : 9.631 |
| 3 + Chance | ca. 40–200 € | 1 : 2.016 |
| 3 numbers | ca. 18–100 € | 1 : 224 |
| 2 + Chance | ca. 7–30 € | 1 : 144 |
| 2 numbers | ca. 4–12 € | 1 : 16 |
| Chance number only | 2,20 € (Einsatz zurück) | 1 : 11 |
1:19.1M — significantly better jackpot odds than EuroMillions or SuperEnalotto, though jackpots are usually smaller.
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1:19.1M — significantly better jackpot odds than EuroMillions or SuperEnalotto, though jackpots are usually smaller.
Start for freeOfficial participation is through the retailers and platforms of the lottery's home country. Courier services buy tickets for players abroad; check beforehand whether this is permitted in your country.
In France, lottery winnings are tax-free. Different rules may apply for German taxpayers.
An additional number from 1 to 10 from its own pool. It increases winning chances and is relevant for several prize classes, including a guaranteed consolation prize.