UK EuroMillions Exclusive
Millionaire Maker
How It Works
Every UK EuroMillions ticket automatically enters the Millionaire Maker raffle at no extra cost — guaranteeing exactly one player wins £1 million in every single draw.
What Is Millionaire Maker?
Millionaire Maker is a supplementary EuroMillions game played exclusively in the United Kingdom. It works like a raffle — every UK EuroMillions ticket receives a unique code, and one code is drawn as the winner after each Tuesday and Friday draw.
Unlike the main EuroMillions jackpot which can roll over, Millionaire Maker guarantees exactly one winner of £1 million every draw — there is no possibility of a rollover. The prize is always a fixed £1 million and must be claimed within 180 days.
You receive one code for each line of numbers you play. The code is randomly generated — you cannot choose it. If you buy tickets in advance to cover multiple weeks, each line gets a single code that remains valid for every draw it covers.
How It Works
Automatic entry — nothing extra required
Buy a UK EuroMillions Ticket
Purchase any standard EuroMillions ticket through the National Lottery — online, via the app, or in-store. No extra payment needed.
Your Unique Code Is Assigned
Each line of numbers gets one randomly generated Millionaire Maker code — four letters and five numbers, printed on your ticket below your main numbers.
One Winner Drawn Every Draw
After each Tuesday and Friday EuroMillions draw, one Millionaire Maker code is selected at random. That player wins £1 million — guaranteed, every time.
Check & Claim Within 180 Days
Compare your code to the winning code published after each draw. Online players are notified automatically. All prizes must be claimed within 180 days.
Your Odds of Winning
Odds vary by draw — here's when it's best to play
| Draw Type | Approximate Odds | Expected Entries |
|---|---|---|
| ⭐ Tuesday — Base Draw (Min Jackpot) | 1 in 4.27 million — Best Odds | ~4.27 million entries |
| Tuesday — 4th Rollover | 1 in 5.29 million | ~5.29 million entries |
| Friday — Base Draw | 1 in 6.04 million | ~6.04 million entries |
| Friday — 4th Rollover | 1 in 7.29 million — Worst Odds | ~7.29 million entries |
Millionaire Maker Questions
The most common questions answered
You are automatically entered into Millionaire Maker when you buy any UK EuroMillions ticket. Each line of numbers gets a randomly generated code — four letters and five numbers — printed on your ticket. After every Tuesday and Friday draw, one code is selected as the winner. That player wins exactly £1 million. Unlike the main jackpot, there is no rollover — a winner is guaranteed every single draw.
Your code is printed directly underneath your EuroMillions numbers on your ticket. After each draw, compare your code exactly — every letter and number must be in the same position — to the winning code published by the National Lottery. If you play online or via the National Lottery app, you will be notified automatically if your code wins. Prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date.
No — your code is randomly generated and unique to you. Nobody else will have the same combination of letters and numbers for that draw. The first letter of the code is always one of H, J, M, T, V, X or Z.
Your odds are simply one divided by the total number of entries sold for that draw. On a Tuesday base draw approximately 4.27 million entries are expected, giving odds of 1 in 4.27 million. A Friday base draw attracts around 6.04 million entries. During rollovers, Super Draws, or European Millionaire Maker events, more players buy tickets which pushes your odds higher. The best odds come from playing on a Tuesday at minimum jackpot.
No — entries cannot be cancelled once you have confirmed your play slip on the National Lottery site or app. If you receive two or more identical Millionaire Maker codes for the same draw, call the Customer Care Team on 0333 234 44 33 within 120 minutes of purchasing, or before the draw closes (whichever is sooner), and Allwyn may refund the duplicate at their discretion.
Millionaire Maker is exclusive to UK EuroMillions players. You must purchase your ticket through the National Lottery in the UK to be entered. Players outside the UK who participate via lottery concierge services do not receive a Millionaire Maker entry — only official UK tickets include it.
Super Raffles & Special Draws
When multiple winners — and non-cash prizes — are on offer
Allwyn (the National Lottery operator) can increase the number of £1 million prizes in any draw — these are officially called Super Raffles. They can also offer non-cash prizes alongside the cash in special draws, such as luxury holidays or experiences. All special draws are announced in advance and significantly improve your odds of winning. Past examples include New Year's Eve draws, Friday 13th events, and National Lottery anniversary promotions.
| Draw Date | Winners | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 3 November 2023 | 10 | 10 Millionaires Promotional Draw |
| Friday 15 September 2023 | 10 | 10 Millionaires Promotional Draw |
| Friday 22 July 2023 | 22 | 22 Millionaires on the 22nd |
| Friday 21 April 2023 | 20 | 20 Millionaires Promotional Draw |
| Friday 25 March 2022 | 10 | 10 Millionaires Promotional Draw |
| Friday 31 December 2021 | 10 | New Year's Eve |
| Friday 13 August 2021 | 13 | 13 Millionaires on Friday 13th |
| Friday 2 July 2021 | 20 | 20 Millionaires Promotional Draw |
| Friday 1 January 2021 | 10 | New Year's Day |
| Friday 18 September 2020 | 20 | 20 Millionaires Promotional Draw |
| Friday 8 November 2019 | 25 | National Lottery's 25th Birthday |
| Friday 1 March 2019 | 40 | 40 Millionaires Promotional Draw |
| Friday 27 July 2012 | 97 | London Olympic Games — record for most winners in a single draw |
Practical Rules to Know
The key rules that affect how you play and claim
The Reserve Fund
A percentage of every ticket sale goes into a UK Millionaire Maker Reserve Fund. This fund guarantees the £1 million prize can always be paid even if a draw has unusually low sales. It also funds Super Raffles and special draw prizes — making it the engine behind every promotional event.
Advance Tickets — Up to 8 Draws
You can buy tickets in advance covering up to 8 draws. Each line of numbers gets one Millionaire Maker code that remains valid across all covered draws — you are entered into Millionaire Maker for every draw your ticket covers without needing a new code each time.
180 Days to Claim
All Millionaire Maker prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date — the same deadline that applies to all National Lottery prizes. If you play online, winning codes are matched automatically and you will be notified directly.
Duplicate Entries — Act Fast
If you receive two or more identical Millionaire Maker codes for the same draw, contact the National Lottery Customer Care Team on 0333 234 44 33 within 120 minutes of purchase, or before the draw closes — whichever is sooner. Entries cannot be cancelled after you confirm your play slip.
When Your Odds Get Worse
More players buy tickets when jackpots roll over, on Fridays, and during EuroMillions Super Draws or European Millionaire Maker Draws. Each of these events increases the total entries in the draw, directly reducing your individual odds of winning. The best time to play is a Tuesday at minimum jackpot.
Draws Can Be Postponed
Allwyn can postpone a Millionaire Maker draw if there is significant disruption to ticket sales or other reasonable circumstances. In this case they may continue selling entries beyond the normal draw close time. Postponed draws are rare but worth knowing about.
History of Millionaire Maker
How the game has evolved since 2009
2009
Launched as Millionaire Raffle
The game launched under the name Millionaire Raffle, guaranteeing one UK player wins £1 million in every EuroMillions draw. It was the first time a guaranteed million-pound prize was attached to the main draw.
October 2014
Renamed Millionaire Maker
Millionaire Raffle became Millionaire Maker. At the same time the National Lottery introduced Mega Friday — a regular promotion on the last Friday of each month offering multiple winners and luxury prizes alongside the £1 million cash.
September 2016
Two Winners Per Draw
Following changes to the main EuroMillions game, the number of Millionaire Maker winners doubled to two per draw — guaranteeing four players a week would win £1 million. Mega Friday was replaced by Mega Week, which included Tuesday draws too.
July 2017
Mega Week Discontinued
Mega Weeks ceased after regularly running since 2016. The game continued with two winners per draw.
January 2019 — Present
Back to One Winner Per Draw
The number of winning codes reduced from two back to one per draw. This allows the National Lottery to direct more resources into special promotional draws, which now occur several times a year and can create 10, 20 or even more millionaires in a single event.
🇬🇧 UK Players Only
Millionaire Maker is unique to the UK EuroMillions game. While other participating countries have their own supplementary games, none offer the same guaranteed fixed prize structure as Millionaire Maker. You must purchase your ticket through the National Lottery in the UK to be entered.
Players outside the UK who use lottery concierge services to participate in EuroMillions will not receive a Millionaire Maker entry. Only official UK tickets include it. If you are based in the UK, always buy directly through the National Lottery to access this bonus.
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