The Euromillones lottery held its Friday draw with a record €89 million jackpot. Players from Spain and eight other countries competed for the top prize. Full results and prize breakdowns are now available.
The Euromillones lottery delivered one of its most anticipated draws of the summer on Friday, July 31, with a jackpot of €89 million at stake for those able to match the full winning combination. The draw, which attracts participants from Spain, France, Portugal, Ireland, Belgium, Austria, Luxembourg, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, remains a fixture in European gaming since its launch in 2004.
This week’s winning numbers were 10, 24, 25, 31, and 45, with the Star numbers 04 and 05. In Spain, the additional El Millón prize went to the code DWC11615, validated in Almería. The main jackpot is reserved for players who match all five numbers and both Star numbers, but Euromillones also distributes prizes across thirteen different categories, increasing the chances for participants to secure a reward.
The structure of the prize categories is as follows: first category (5 numbers + 2 stars), second (5 + 1), third (5), fourth (4 + 2), fifth (4 + 1), sixth (3 + 2), seventh (4), eighth (2 + 2), ninth (3 + 1), tenth (3), eleventh (1 + 2), twelfth (2 + 1), and thirteenth (2). This tiered system ensures that even those who do not claim the main jackpot have multiple opportunities to win.
For Spanish players, the El Millón draw is an added incentive. Each ticket automatically includes a unique code, and the holder of the matching code receives a €1 million prize. This feature is exclusive to Spain and runs alongside the main Euromillones draw.
Results are published through official channels of Loterías y Apuestas del Estado, and can also be checked on the Sorteos section of EL PAÍS. The Friday draw, with its near-record jackpot, has become a highlight for lottery enthusiasts across the continent. The previous Tuesday’s draw saw no first-category winners, but one second-category and two third-category tickets were validated in Lugo and Almería, each earning over €61,000.
Euromillones is recognized as one of the largest transnational lotteries in Europe, with draws held every Tuesday and Friday. Its format and prize structure have contributed to its popularity, offering both substantial jackpots and frequent smaller prizes. The game’s reach and the scale of its jackpots set it apart from national lotteries, and its impact is regularly discussed in the context of European gaming trends. For comparison, recent analysis of public fund allocation in Spain, such as the challenges in executing EU wildfire prevention funds, highlights the scale and visibility of major financial events in the country, whether in public policy or popular games of chance.
As the summer continues, the Euromillones jackpot remains a focal point for players hoping to secure life-changing winnings, while the structure of the draw ensures that thousands of participants across Europe benefit from smaller prizes each week.
