Every Tuesday and Friday evening, millions of people across Europe eagerly await the momentous occasion: the Euromillions draw. In Paris, under the supervision of a bailiff, five main balls and two Lucky Stars are drawn from a machine at the Française des Jeux headquarters.
What time is the draw?
The show starts at 8:20 p.m., when the official My Million draw takes place, followed by the EuroMillions draw at 9:05 p.m. This timing is strictly adhered to, whether it is a Tuesday or a Friday.
Players can check their tickets until 8 p.m., the deadline in Belgium; in other countries, the deadline can be between 7:30 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. As the tension mounts, millions of completed grids await validation: a simple click or a trip to the tobacconist’s is all it takes.
From draw to publication: online suspense
Once the draw is complete, during the evening, the operators begin checking the numbers and preparing for their publication. In other words, the results usually appear online between 10:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
The draw is also broadcast on television on La Une at 10:30 p.m.
Why the delay? This time allows us to ensure the accuracy of the data, verify that the draw went smoothly, and coordinate the broadcast on several national websites and apps.
Where and how can I view the results?
On the day of the draw, as soon as they are published online, the results are available on:
- The National Lottery website,
- The official National Lottery mobile app,
- Certain partner sites or recognised third-party apps.
What happens while you wait
During this time, a series of actions invisible to the public take place:
- Finalisation of the winning combination, under the supervision of the bailiff,
- Updating of the winnings report: number of winners, distribution of prizes by country,
- Transmission of data to official platforms and media partners.
Some major websites state that the full winnings report is sometimes published around 10 p.m., but the official and visible publication of the winning numbers often comes slightly later, depending on the platform.
What time should we expect the results?
As a general rule, expect the results to be published between 10:30 p.m. and 11 p.m.
Are there ever delays?
Sometimes, technical checks can slightly delay publication. However, it is very rare for the wait to exceed 11 p.m.
Is the television broadcast faster?
In France, TF1 broadcasts the programme presenting the draw at around 1.30 a.m. In Belgium, the draw is broadcast on La Une at 10.30 p.m.