EuroMillions for South African Players
Play EuroMillions from South Africa
Europe's biggest lottery is accessible to players in South Africa. We cover how to enter, the latest draw results, the five biggest jackpots in history in rand terms — and how to play safely and responsibly.
Current Jackpot
€49 Million
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EuroMillions & South African Players
How Europe's biggest lottery is accessible from South Africa
EuroMillions is a pan-European lottery founded in 2004, operating across 11 countries. South Africa is not an official participating territory, which means tickets are not sold locally. However, South African players can enter EuroMillions through licensed online lottery concierge services — platforms that purchase official European tickets on your behalf and handle prize collection.
South Africa already has a sophisticated lottery culture through the National Lottery (Ithuba Holdings), with games including Lotto, Lotto Plus and PowerBall. EuroMillions operates at an entirely different scale — the minimum jackpot alone (€17 million, approximately R340 million) dwarfs the typical South African PowerBall maximum.
To play, you choose 5 numbers from 1–50 and 2 Lucky Stars from 1–12. The jackpot starts at €17 million and accumulates to a maximum of €250 million — approximately R5 billion at current exchange rates. All 13 prize tiers are paid, including smaller amounts for partial matches.
Latest EuroMillions Results
Live draw results — updated every Tuesday and Friday
Results via partner API. Verify with your licensed concierge service.
Five Biggest Jackpots in History
The largest EuroMillions prizes ever — with approximate rand values
€230M
October 2021 · France
Anonymous winner. Approx. R4.6 billion at time of win.
€220M
February 2022 · France
Anonymous winner. Second largest jackpot ever paid.
€210M
February 2021 · Switzerland
Anonymous winner. Third largest in history.
€215M
July 2023 · United Kingdom
Anonymous UK winner. Approx. R4.3 billion.
€185M
February 2024 · France
Anonymous winner. Approx. R3.7 billion.
Rand equivalents are approximate based on publicly reported exchange rates and will vary. Prize amounts are publicly reported figures.
How to Play EuroMillions from South Africa
Five steps to entering the next Tuesday or Friday draw
Choose 5 numbers
Select 5 main numbers from 1–50. You can choose manually or use a Quick Pick random selection — similar to the SA Lotto Lucky Dip option.
Choose 2 Lucky Stars
Pick 2 Lucky Stars from 1–12. These come from a separate drum and are required to win the jackpot — similar in concept to the SA PowerBall bonus ball.
Buy your ticket from SA
Register with a licensed concierge service and pay via international Visa or Mastercard. The platform buys a physical EuroMillions ticket in Europe and sends you a scan as proof of your entry.
Watch the draw
Draws are at 21:00 CET (22:00 SAST in summer, 23:00 SAST in winter) on Tuesday and Friday evenings. Results appear here immediately after the draw.
Collect your winnings
Smaller prizes are credited automatically to your concierge account. You can withdraw to a South African bank via SWIFT international transfer. Large jackpot wins are handled personally by the concierge service. All prizes are in euros — SARB exchange controls apply to large international transfers.
Where to Play Safely from South Africa
Always use licensed, internationally regulated platforms
Licensed concierge service
The safest route for South African players is a licensed concierge platform that holds its own international gambling licence, is independently audited and guarantees prize payment across all tiers.
Play EuroMillions →SA lottery regulation
The National Lottery Commission (NLC) regulates domestic SA lottery games. For international lotteries played through online concierge services, look for a Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) or Gibraltar licence as your trust indicator.
Official lottery sites →Avoid scam messages
EuroMillions fraud targeting South Africans is widespread — unsolicited emails, WhatsApp messages or SMSs claiming you've won. EuroMillions never contacts winners unprompted. If you didn't buy a ticket, you didn't win.
Responsible gambling
South Africa's National Responsible Gambling Programme (NRGP) provides free support. The jackpot odds are 1 in 139,838,160. Lottery is entertainment — never a financial plan.
NRGP South Africa →South Africa EuroMillions FAQ
The most common questions from South African players
Yes — South African players can enter EuroMillions through a licensed online lottery concierge service. These platforms purchase a physical EuroMillions ticket in Europe on your behalf and send you a scan as proof. If your numbers win, they collect the prize and transfer it to your account. You cannot buy an official EuroMillions ticket locally in South Africa.
EuroMillions draws take place at 21:00 CET. South Africa is on SAST (South Africa Standard Time), which is UTC+2 — the same as CET in winter and 1 hour behind CET in summer (when Europe moves to CEST, UTC+2 becomes UTC+1 relative to SA). In practical terms draws are typically at 22:00 SAST in winter and 21:00 SAST in summer. Results are published within minutes.
South Africa's PowerBall jackpot starts at R3 million and has a cap of R150 million. EuroMillions starts at €17 million (approximately R340 million) and can reach €250 million (approximately R5 billion). The odds of winning EuroMillions (1 in 139.8 million) are significantly longer than PowerBall (1 in 42.4 million), reflecting the much larger prize pool. SA PowerBall is available locally — EuroMillions requires a concierge service.
South Africa does not tax lottery winnings — SARS treats lottery prizes as capital receipts, not income. However, international transfers of large amounts are subject to SARB exchange control regulations. For very large prizes (jackpot level), you would need to work with your bank and potentially SARB to repatriate the funds. Always consult a qualified tax adviser for your specific situation before claiming a large prize.
Most licensed concierge services accept Visa and Mastercard debit and credit cards with international payments enabled — most South African bank cards support this. Some platforms also accept e-wallets. Confirm with your chosen service before registering. Note that SARB regulations limit the amount South Africans can spend abroad annually — this is well above typical lottery ticket purchases but worth being aware of for frequent players.
Enter EuroMillions Today
Jackpot from €17 million (~R340 million). Draws every Tuesday and Friday.
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Lottery is entertainment — never a financial strategy. The jackpot odds are 1 in 139,838,160. Never spend money you cannot afford to lose. South Africa has excellent problem gambling support available free of charge.
NRGP free helpline: 0800 006 008 — South Africa, free, 24/7