Eurojackpot: 45 Millionaires in First Half of 2026
Eurojackpot reports 45 new millionaires and 378 other high-tier winners during the first half of 2026. The total jackpot payout reached 120 million euros.
Eurojackpot has announced that its first half of 2026 yielded 45 new millionaires and an additional 378 participants winning significant prizes. This period saw substantial payouts across the international lottery.
Among the major wins, a player from the Czech Republic secured the maximum jackpot of 120 million euros. In Germany, an individual from North Rhine-Westphalia won approximately 87 million euros. These large wins underscore the lottery's potential for life-changing sums.
Eurojackpot operates with a minimum jackpot of 10 million euros, capped at 120 million euros. Draws are held twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Fridays at 8 PM CET. Players select five numbers from a pool of 50 and two 'Euro numbers' from a pool of 12 for their chance to win.
The lottery involves 19 European countries. Eurojackpot emphasizes responsible gaming, providing resources for players seeking support. Draws are conducted under official supervision to ensure fairness and transparency in the prize awarding process.