Do I have the France Lotto Winning Numbers?

The France Lotto has been creating instant millionaires since 1976, so could you be next?

Lott247 has made the process of checking the France Lotto results to see if you matched the winning numbers very easy. The lucky France Lotto numbers you played will be checked automatically against the France lottery winning numbers after every draw.

Your Lotto247 account will be immediately credited if you matched the France lottery winning numbers and won the jackpot or other prizes. We will also email you the latest France Lotto results.

When you buy France Lotto tickets on Lotto247, you can check the draw results in your Lotto27 account.

What is the France Lotto jackpot amount?

Since 1976, the intriguing France Lotto has been a popular lottery game amongst players from France and worldwide because of its lucrative jackpots.

In June 2011, the France Lotto recorded its largest single-ticket jackpot prize of €24 million (approximately US $29 million). The jackpot rolled over an impressive 11 times from a starting jackpot amount of €13 million (approximately US $16 million) to reach this amount.

The France Lotto has also produced some fantastic results. One fortunate lottery player from the south of France won the jackpot twice in 1996 and again in 2011.

This popular lottery game comes with a €2 million (approximately US $2.4 million) starting jackpot. The France Lotto jackpot can rollover 34 times, and each time the jackpot rolls over, it increases by €1 million (approximately US $1.2 million).

Please visit the France Lotto play page to check the latest France Lotto jackpot amount and for information about this lottery.

When is the France Lotto drawing?

The France lottery draw is held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 20:35 (CET)

What are the chances of winning the France Lotto jackpot?

Your overall chance of winning any France Lotto prize is 1 in 5.99, while your chances of winning the jackpot are 1 in 19,068,840. It is this reason the France Lotto is a favourite amongst lottery players from France and around the world.

To win the France Lotto jackpot, you’ll need to match the five (5) main France Lotto numbers drawn, including the Chance number.

There are nine (9) prize categories in the France Lotto, and to win a prize, you have to match two (2) at least main winning France Lotto numbers. Below is a table listing your chances of winning any France Lotto prize.

How to claim a France Lotto Prize?

So, after checking the France Lotto results, you realise you matched the winning numbers. While consumed with the euphoric excitement of winning the jackpot or other prizes, you cannot help but ask, “How do I claim my France Lotto prize?”

When it comes to claiming your France Lotto prize on Lotto247, it is effortless and straightforward. After the France Lotto results are published, all prizes are allocated automatically to all qualifying winners.

To claim your France Lotto prize, you’ll need to file a “cash withdrawal” request from your Lotto247 account.

Our security team will contact you upon receiving your request to ensure that your Lotto247 account is verified before granting your cash withdrawal request. After your cash withdrawal request has been granted, your winnings will be deposited into your preferred bank account.

You can also opt for your winnings to be paid out to you in several web wallets. This option is dependent on the country you live in, including several other factors.

How does the France Lotto payout?

There is one (1) payout option available when you win the France Lotto; the lump-sum payout option. With this payout option, your windfall will be paid out immediately.

Under exceptional circumstances, Lotto247 reserves the right to pay the winning France Lotto jackpot total in the form of an annuity payout.

What to do if I win the France Lotto?

When you have won the France Lotto jackpot, there is not much that you need to do. After the France Lotto results are published and if you matched the winning numbers, we will immediately credit your Lotto247 account.

It is advisable that you seek professional advice for larger winnings to help manage your winnings according to your local legislation for claiming international lottery winnings.

Your privacy and anonymity are always guaranteed when you play the France Lotto with Lotto247. By default, all Lotto247 players play under full privacy protection. Thus, when you win the France Lotto jackpot, we will not reveal your identity and personal details unless you give us permission to do so.

How long can I wait to claim my France Lotto winnings?

After we have credited your account, your winnings will remain in your Lotto247 account until you decide to withdraw it. You can either withdraw the full amount or in several small withdrawals.

You are encouraged to buy a lottery ticket at least every six (6) months to prevent your account from being rendered inactive and your balance expiring.

France Lotto FAQ’s

Do I have to match the France Lotto winning numbers in the exact order drawn?

No! You do not have to match the France lottery winning numbers in the exact numerical order they are drawn.

The France lottery winning numbers are drawn randomly. After the France Lotto draw, the France lottery winning numbers are placed in numerical order as they appear in your ticket for your convenience.

How many numbers are used in France Lotto

Like other famous lottery games, two (2) ball sets are used in the France Lotto draw. The first ball comprises 49 numbers, while the second balls set contains 10 Chance numbers.

During the France Lotto draw, five (5) main France Lotto numbers will be drawn from the first set and one (1) Chance number from the second set.

To win the France Lotto jackpot, you need to match the five (5) main numbers, including the one (1) Chance number.

France Lotto Historical Changes

Since its inception in 1976, the France Loto used the 6/49 format until 2008, when it was changed to the 5/49 and 1/10 format.

The France Loto has created an estimated 7,900 millionaires in France and distributed over €3.8 billion (approximately US $4.6 billion) in jackpots and prizes. When France joined the European Union, it crowned about 150 multimillionaires worldwide.