Euromillions lottery superdraws are lottery draws, when the Euromillions jackpot is set to certain much higher guaranteed amount. There are also Euromillions special events draws. Please do not confuse Euromillions lottery superdraw with Euromillions special draw.
When the next Euromillions lottery superdraw takes place?
What is the difference between Euromillions lottery superdraw and Euromillions lottery special event draw?
The difference between Euromillions lottery superdraw and special event draw is that Euromillions special event draw coincides with certain event. Additionally special event draw jackpot if it is not won can not rollover to the next draw. In that case the whole main prize is divided and distributed among the winners in the next lower tier prizes. Whereas if Euromillions lottery superdraw jackpot is not won it can be increased and moved for the next draw. Until it reaches maximum allowed by Euromillions lottery at that time.
So, what exactly is Euromillions lottery superdraw?
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The idea behind Euromillions lottery superdraw is to add element of excitement and surprise for lottery players participating in Euromillions lottery.
There is no particular special event required in order to announce the next Euromillions lottery superdraw. Sometimes Euromillions lottery operator decide out of a blue when Euromillions lottery superdraw should take place, to make surprise for Euromillions lottery players. This element of surprise when should be the next Euromillions lottery superdraw, keeps Euromillions lottery players alert and introduces additional element of excitement to Euromillions lottery game.
Euromillions lottery Superdraw can be announced at any time by Euromillions lottery operator. There is no predefined date in the calendar when Euromillions lottery superdraw is scheduled in the future. As soon as we are aware when is the next Euromillions lottery superdraw we will publish the dates in the following post: When is the next Euromillions lottery superdraw?
EuroMillions superdraw jackpots prizes are funded by contributions from the dedicated reserve fund of Euromillions pan-European lottery. 8.6% of the generated income at every regular EuroMillions draw is deposited to accumulate in this prize fund, until it is used to fund prizes for the next Euromillions superdraw jackpot.
The first Euromillions superdraw took place on the 9th of February 2007 and initially Euromillions superdraw guaranteed jackpot was set at €100 million. However Euromillions lottery superdraw guaranteed jackpot has been increased up to €130 million.
The first Euromillions superdraw offering guaranteed jackpot of €130 million took place on the 30th of September 2016.
What is the minimum EuroMillions lottery superdraw main prize?
Initially guaranteed jackpot for Euromillions superdraw was set at least €100 million. However, since September 2016 Euromillions superdraw minimum guaranteed main prize is set at €130 million.
What is the maximum Euromillions superdraw main prize?
Currently the maximum Euromillions superdraw main prize is set at the same level as maximum EuroMillions lottery jackpot cap, which is €220 million. This maximum cap can be increased by additional €10 million each time when certain condition are met, namely after that maximum Euromillions main prize is not won during predefined number of lottery draws, currently 4.
What happens if Euromillions superdraw jackpot is not won?
If the Euromillions lottery superdraw jackpot is not won, the jackpot prize will roll over to the next EuroMillions lottery draw. This would happen until the jackpot is won, or until it reaches the EuroMillions lottery jackpot maximum cap, currently €220 million. The jackpot can remain at that maximum amount for four consecutive drawings. After this, if the jackpot is not won, the main prize money will be divided between the winners of the next lower prize tier.
How many Euromillions lottery superdraws are each year?
There is no predefined number of Euromillions superdraws in any given year. The number of Euromillions superdraws differs in each particular year, and varies between one Euromillions superdraw per year up to 4, which is current maximum number of Euromillions superdraws recorded in year 2020.
When is Euromillions superdraw date usually announced?
There is no definite procedure regulating when a EuroMillions superdraw is announced. Usually the information about the next Euromillions superdraw is released a few weeks before the superdraw is scheduled. Euromillions lottery operators would like to maintain element of surprise when announcing the next Euromillions superdraw to introduce additional element of excitment to the Euromillions game.
Below is the list of previous dates when Euromillions lottery superdraws took place in the past.
5 February 2021
20 November 2020
25 September 2020
3 July 2020
7 February 2020
7 June 2019
1 February 2019
21 September 2018
20 April 2018
15 September 2017
30 June 2017
30 September 2016
6 November 2015
5 June 2015
6 March 2015
3 October 2014
7 March 2014
15 November 2013
7 June 2013
22 March 2013
28 September 2012
4 October 2011
10 May 2011
1 October 2010
5 February 2010
18 September 2009
6 March 2009 €100 million Euromillions superdraw was planned for 6 June 2014 but it was cancelled because the regular Euromillion jackpot for that date reached already €105 million, which was more than originally planned Euromillions superdraw prize. So it would not have made sense to offer lower prize, comparing with currently available to Euromillions lottery players.