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France Loto
€9,000,000
€3.75
How to play France Loto online?
The French lottery with its distinctive set of rules is one of the oldest national lotteries around and is still going strong with the support of millions of lottery players from around the globe.
Lotteries have been in existence for centuries and so too has the French National Lotto which was established way back in 1505. Let’s take a look at how to play France Lotto online and take a closer look at this incredible lotto game – you’ll be surprised to find out just how interesting it is.
Similar to other international lotto games, for those interested to buy France Lotto tickets online the game matrix works by randomly drawing balls from two different drums. To play France Lotto online, players need to select 6 numbers in total.
To play France Lotto online follow these easy steps:
- Sign in to your PlayHugeLottos account. If you do not have an account, you will first have to create your account with us.
- Once you have created your PlayHugeLottos account, deposit funds into it using any of our various safe and secure payment methods.
- As soon as the funds reflect in your account, you will be able to buy France Lotto tickets and play the France Lotto online.
Next, you need to choose:
- Five numbers from a pool of 49 possible numbers
- One Lucky Bonus Ball from ten numbers
To win the jackpot all 6 lottery numbers need to match those in the draw of which tickets were purchased for.
France Lotto players will have two ways in which to play their lucky numbers. The first is to select the five main numbers and one bonus number manually. The second way in which to play the France Lotto online is to opt to use the random France Lotto number generator by clicking on Quick Pick in the drop down arrow in the play block.
Benefits when you buy France Lotto tickets online
- You do not need to leave the comfort of your office or home to buy France Lotto tickets and play the France Lotto online.
- Security is of the utmost importance when you buy France Lotto tickets online.
- Your France Lotto entries are automatically checked against the France Loto results. If you matched the winning numbers and won the jackpot or other prizes, we will immediately credit your PlayHugeLottos account and inform you via the result mailer.
When to play the French National Lottery?
Lottery enthusiasts who are ready to play the France Lotto online will be pleased to know the French lottery gives players three (3) chances to win a prize each week. Draws take place every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 20:30 (CET) in Paris, France.
It’s important to remember that you can buy tickets and play the French Loto online until an hour before the draw.
What is the Lucky Number?
Like most lottery games, the French Lottery has a bonus ball. On the France Loto the bonus ball is called the Lucky Number which is drawn from the second drum containing a pool of ten (10) possible numbers.
Is there a special French Loto Draw?
The answer is yes. There are three special draws.
Friday the 13th
Every time the 13th of the month falls on a Friday, a special draw is held with a €13,000,000 jackpot up for grabs.
For many, Friday the 13th is superstitious, but in the case of French Loto, it is special. Interestingly, the first French National Lottery draw was held on Friday the 13th in 1930.
Grand Loto de Noël
The Grand Loto de Noël is another special raffle held in France every December 22nd, as well as the Christmas Gordo in Spain.
How France Loto celebrates Valentine’s Day
With France known as the country of love and romance, online France Loto players might be interested to know that France used to celebrate Valentine’s Day with an annual event called “une loterie d’amour,” or “a lottery of love.”
More France Loto Information:
What is the France Loto?
King Francis I was the first to introduce the French lottery to his citizens, however, it ended up being banned not long after for just over two centuries.
The French Lottery reappeared as a “public lottery” in the 17th century.
Jacques Chirac, the former president of France signed the decree creating the France Loto in 1975. It’s managed by Française des Jeux, a government-owned company that has a monopoly on lottery management in France. This is the France Loto we know and love today.
The minimum starting jackpot for the France Loto is €2 million and has a €34 million jackpot rollover cap.
Can I play the France Loto if I am not in France?
Thanks to the wonderful World Wide Web online lottery players do not have to be in Paris to buy a France Loto ticket online. All lottery enthusiasts need to do to play the France Loto online is create an account on PlayHugeLottos and fund it. The moment your funds reflect in your account, you can buy France Loto tickets and stand a chance to win a huge France Loto jackpot.
Please note: In order to buy France Loto tickets and play the France Loto online, players need to be 18 years or older.
How to win the France Loto Jackpot?
To win the main prize players need to match five numbers drawn from 49 possible numbers, including one bonus number from a set of ten number
All you have to do is buy a France Loto ticket online right here at PlayHugeLottos before the draw closes and you could be the world’s next France Loto lucky millionaire!
The France Lottery Prize Table
Winning combinations for each Division are shown below.
| Matches | Prize |
|---|---|
| Five (5) numbers + Lucky Number | Jackpot |
| Five (5) numbers | Est. €100,000 |
| Four (4) numbers + Lucky Number | Est. €1,500 |
| Four (4) numbers | Est. €500 |
| Three (3) numbers + Lucky Number | Est. €55 |
| Three (3) numbers | Est. €20 |
| Two (2) numbers + Lucky Number | €10 |
| Two (2) numbers | €5 |
| Lucky Number | €2.20 |
The France Loto Jackpot Pay-out Options
The France Loto has one payment option when you win, which is a lump-sum payout option. This option instantly pays out your winnings in full.
However, under exceptional circumstances, PlayHugeLottos reserves the right to pay the winning France Loto jackpot in the form of an annuity payout.
France Loto Jackpot Rollovers
The France Loto top prize can roll over 34 times. If no one matches all five main numbers and the Lucky Number after this time, the prize money is rolled down and shared between players in the next winning prize tier.
When the jackpot rolls over, it increases by €1 million until it reaches €36 million.
What are my chances of winning the France Lotto?
The France Loto offers a higher chance of winning compared with other lotteries. The chance of winning a jackpot are 1 in 19 million, and it is more often than not won once in every four draws. The jackpot is fixed at €2 million and rises by €1 million in each rollover draw.
Below is a table of your chances of winning other France Loto prizes:
| Matches | Chances of winning |
|---|---|
| Five (5) numbers + Lucky Number | 1 in 19,068,840 |
| Five (5) numbers | 1 in 2,118,760 |
| Four (4) numbers + Lucky Number | 1 in 88,677 |
| Four (4) numbers | 1 in 9,631 |
| Three (3) numbers + Lucky Number | 1 in 2,016 |
| Three (3) numbers | 1 in 224 |
| Two (2) numbers + Lucky Number | 1 in 144 |
| Two (2) numbers | 1 in 16 |
| Lucky Number | 1 in 18 |
| The overall chance of winning a prize in French Loto are 1 in 5.99 | |
Interesting Facts About France Loto
- Biggest France Lotto jackpot – €24 million (June 2011). It was won by a single ticket who matched the France Loto winning lottery numbers 10, 13, 22, 30, 45, and the additional number 1
- France Loto’s second largest jackpot was won on May 19th, 2014, the jackpot rolled over until it hit €23 million, and was also won by a single ticket.
- Winnings of the France Loto are tax-free.
Biggest France Loto Winners
The largest France Lotto jackpot took place in May 2006 when the jackpot soared to an incredible €30 million. Two lucky players who decided to take a chance and buy France Loto tickets split the top jackpot prize.
The largest single-ticket France Lotto jackpot win took place in June 2011. The lucky winner took home €24 million. The jackpot kicked off at a whopping €13 million and rolled over 11 times.
What happens after you win the France Loto with PlayHugeLottos?
After realising that you have won the French Lotto jackpot, you will be wondering what happens now? We’re pleased to inform you that the process of claiming your incredible France Lotto jackpot win will be completely straight forward enabling you to revel in your win. Here is what you need to know;For any bigger winnings, we recommend you seek professional advice to manage your winnings according to your local legislation for claiming international lottery winnings.
How do I withdraw my France Lotto winnings with PlayHugeLottos?
To claim your winnings when you play France Lottery online with PlayHugeLottos is a very easy and straightforward process.
Then you will need to file a cash withdrawal request from your PlayHugeLottos account to claim your winnings. Our security team will contact you upon receiving your cash withdrawal request to ensure your PlayHugeLottos account is verified before granting your request.
Once your cash withdrawal request is approved, we will deposit your winnings into your preferred bank account. You can also have your winnings paid to you in several web wallets. However, this option is dependent on the country you live in, including other factors.
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