French Loto
France
French Loto is France's national lottery with guaranteed jackpots starting at €2 million. With three draws per week and the special Super Loto on Friday the 13th, it's very popular.
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Latest result
fromWinning numbers
Jackpot
€11M
Recent draws
| Date | Numbers | Bonus | Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 · 10 · 31 · 34 · 47 | 5 | €10M | |
| 3 · 4 · 15 · 17 · 41 | 4 | €3M | |
| 19 · 22 · 27 · 31 · 49 | 3 | €2M | |
| 20 · 21 · 23 · 36 · 38 | 2 | €14M | |
| 8 · 15 · 28 · 30 · 48 | 7 | €13M |
Monday, Wednesday & Saturday
20:30 CET
€26 Million
2021
1:19,068,840
1:6
How to Play
- 1Choose 5 numbers from 49 (1-49)
- 2Choose 1 Numéro Chance from 10 (1-10)
- 3Draws are held Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- 4Match 2+ numbers to win
Prize Tiers
| Tier | Match | Odds | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 + Chance | 1:19,068,840 | Jackpot |
| 2 | 5 Correct | 1:2,118,760 | ~€100,000 |
| 3 | 4 + Chance | 1:86,677 | ~€1,000 |
| 4 | 4 Correct | 1:9,631 | ~€500 |
| 5 | 3 + Chance | 1:2,016 | ~€50 |
| 6 | 3 Correct | 1:224 | ~€20 |
| 7 | 2 + Chance | 1:144 | ~€10 |
| 8 | 2 Correct | 1:16 | ~€5 |
| 9 | Chance only | 1:18 | €2.20 |
History
French Loto started in 1976 and has been reformed several times. The current format with 5 from 49 plus Numéro Chance was introduced in 2008. The Super Loto events are especially popular.
FAQ
- What is Super Loto?
- Super Loto are special draws with increased jackpots that take place on special days like Friday the 13th or Valentine's Day.
- What is Numéro Chance?
- The Numéro Chance is an additional number (1-10) that must match to win the jackpot.
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