German resident Odenwälder claims a hefty 4.1 million euro lottery win
In a thrilling turn of events, a lucky resident from the Odenwald region has won €4.1 million in the Eurojackpot lottery. However, the man narrowly missed out on the €120 million jackpot by just one number.
The man's chosen numbers were 27, 31, 35, 46, and 50, with the two Euro numbers being three and ten. Two other Europeans also won €4.1 million in the same draw, making it a night to remember for several lucky players.
The Eurojackpot, a popular lottery game played in 19 European countries, offers a rolling jackpot that starts at a minimum of €10 million. The jackpot can grow to a maximum of €120 million before it must be won or distributed. The odds of winning the jackpot are approximately 1 in 139,838,160, making it a challenging feat to achieve.
The next Eurojackpot drawing takes place today, and the jackpot prize currently stands at an impressive €99.5 million. The man submitted his ticket one hour before the deadline, and the money is expected to be on its way this week.
The Eurojackpot game requires players to select 5 numbers out of 50 and 2 additional Euro numbers out of 12. The game is drawn every Tuesday and Friday, offering players multiple opportunities to win big.
While the chance to hit the jackpot is very small, the potential jackpot winnings in a single Eurojackpot draw can exceed €99 million and reach up to €120 million depending on rollovers. Prizes exist for lower tiers as well, but the jackpot requires the full match of 5 + 2 numbers.
The man's €4.1 million win is a significant sum, but the tantalising taste of the €120 million jackpot will undoubtedly leave him dreaming of what could have been. Regardless, his luck has certainly brought a smile to his face and a boost to his bank account.
[1] Eurojackpot Official Website: Rules and Odds - https://www.eurojackpot.com/rules-odds/ [2] The Telegraph: Eurojackpot Jackpot Hits €99.5 Million - https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/07/22/eurojackpot-jackpot-hits-99-5-million/ [3] Eurojackpot Official Website: Jackpot History - https://www.eurojackpot.com/jackpot-history/
The man's €4.1 million win in the Eurojackpot lottery is just a fraction of the €120 million jackpot he narrowly missed, highlighting the casino-and-gambling world's allure of big-wins. Nevertheless, the Eurojackpot remains a popular game with its potential for huge winnings, and the next drawing, offering €99.5 million, takes place today.
