Jackpot XXL this Friday 26 September for players from the nine participating countries to the Euromillions. A Super Draw involved a pool of approximately EUR 128 million (i.e. GBP 113 million), an amount capable of upsetting a life overnight. The winning combination drawn by lot is 4, 17, 25, 28 and 44; the two Stars are 5 and 11. For the players, the hour of the verdict fell after a waiting rhythmic by another evening date, Thunderball.

It was unchangeable. The Thunderball draw was held at 8 p.m., before leaving room for Euromillions at around 8.15 p.m. The price of a Euromillion ticket is around €2.85 (i.e. £2.50). In the United Kingdom, this will automatically include participation in the British draw, which will bring new millionaires out every week. In the world of European lotteries, the Super Draw is a highlight: it is a special session where the starting pool is greatly enhanced, attracting an even wider audience in the nine partner countries.

As always, the golden rule remains immutable: to win the jackpot, you must gather the five main numbers as well as the two Stars. The winning mechanics, however, provide rewards for partial combinations. It is possible to pack a lot from two numbers, or with a number accompanied by both Stars. This structure, which combines five numbers and a grid dedicated to the Stars, distributes winnings to many ranks, beyond the jackpot alone. It should be noted that the ceiling of the pool, when it reaches its maximum, can be set at EUR 190 million (approximately GBP 167 million), an emblematic heading of EUR 1 million.

Available in nine European countries, the game has already transformed many lives. Over the last few years, several jackpots have marked the minds by their magnitude, illustrating the power of this transnational lottery. Among the most important recently recorded are:

• In May 2022, Joe and Jess Thwaite, in Gloucester, won £184 million (€209 million) with a "lucky dip" ticket.
• In July 2022, an anonymous British player received £195 million (**€222 million).
• In October 2019, an anonymous winner had won £170 million (€193 million).
• On June 4, 2021, a jackpot of £111 million (€126 million) was validated.
• In June 2019, another gain of £123 million (€140 million) fell.
• More recently, in June 2023, gains of £117.1 million (-$133 million) and £55 million (-$63 million) were recorded.

These spectacular amounts tell a lot about the attractiveness of the Euromillions and the dream it carries on the continent. The resulting stories, whether public – such as the Thwaite – or held in confidentiality at the request of the winners, help forge the legend of the game. It is not uncommon for a simple "lucky dip" ticket, assigning random numbers, to be invited in these insolent lucky stories.

Beyond the Euromillions, the Thunderball draw of the evening was also held as planned. The results are reported on a step-by-step basis, according to the usual circuits. Organizers call on players to scrupulously check their newsletters and use official channels for any winning validation. In practice, it is recommended to compare its numbers with the official results and to refer to the procedures in force in its participating country for cashing. In case of doubt, it is better to hand over to the authorised operators: they alone are entitled to confirm a rank of gain and to make the payment.

For the participants of this Friday, the time is double check, numbers and Stars in hand. It should be remembered that earnings exist at several levels, and that partial combinations can also result in a payment. A number accompanied by the two Stars, or two simple numbers, already open a lot. Even modest, it is worth claiming through the official channels, in accordance with the arrangements defined by the organiser.

After this Super Draw, the calendar resumes its usual course. Next appointment Tuesday for a new draw, and maybe a new highlight jackpot. In the meantime, players are invited to keep their receipts and keep up to date with official sources to find out, if necessary, the full results and the distribution of the evening's winnings. The Euromillions, faithful to its European rendezvous, continues to make millions of participants vibrate at each raffle – with, at the key, the promise still intact with a decisive stroke of luck.