€145 Million EuroMillions Jackpot: Why the Prize Is Reaching Massive Levels After Friday's Rollover

EuroMillions Jackpot Climbs to €145 Million

The EuroMillions jackpot has rolled over to an estimated €145 million for the draw on Tuesday, April 21, after no ticket matched Friday's winning numbers across Europe.

The winning numbers drawn on Friday, April 17 were 22-23-28-41-47 with stars 6 and 8. While no one claimed the top prize, one Spanish player won a second-tier prize exceeding €322,000 by matching five numbers and one star.

A Coruña Player Wins Spain's €1 Million 'El Millón' Prize

A lucky player in A Coruña scooped Spain's exclusive "El Millón" prize of €1,000,000 following Friday's draw.

Spain's EuroMillions participation includes a unique feature: every ticket sold in Spain automatically carries a code, and one of these codes is selected in each draw to win €1 million. This guarantees at least one new millionaire in Spain per draw, regardless of whether the main European jackpot is won.

Why the Jackpot Keeps Growing

The rollover system accumulates prize funds each time no ticket matches all the winning numbers, allowing the jackpot to grow across multiple draws. This mechanism frequently generates headlines as amounts climb into the hundreds of millions.

Large jackpots also tend to influence player behaviour. As prizes grow, occasional players engage more frequently — particularly when amounts exceed psychological milestones like €100 million. This drives increased ticket sales in the lead-up to draws.

A Reminder About the Odds

Despite the excitement surrounding larger jackpots, experts remind players that the mathematical odds of winning remain unchanged regardless of prize size. The chance of matching all five numbers and two stars stands at approximately 1 in 139 million.

Still, with €145 million on the line, Tuesday's draw is sure to attract heightened interest across Spain and the rest of Europe.

This article is based on reporting from Euro Weekly News, published April 18, 2026. Jackpot amounts are estimates and may change. Always play responsibly.