EXPERTS have revealed their top tips for punters looking to get their hands on the EuroMillions £208m jackpot prize – from where to buy your ticket to the numbers most likely to come up.
Our lottery gurus have busted common myths and pointed out several key points to bear in mind ahead of tonight’s draw, which is the largest the UK has ever seen.
Experts have answered some of the most common questions ahead of tonight’s draw[/caption]
Winners would become instantly richer than the likes of music giants Adele and Dua Lipa.
Allwyn, operators of The National Lottery, has provided some crucial advice for Brits hoping to win hundreds of millions of pounds ahead of the 7.30pm EuroMillions deadline.
It answered common questions, including choosing the optimum spot for buying tickets and the best way to choose your numbers.
The British firm has given a rare insight into some of the previous winners, exposing their rituals and the stories behind their success.
Where is the best place to buy my ticket?
Simon Horne, Consumer Communications Manager at Allwyn, advised players to keep things personal when choosing where to buy a ticket.
Speaking to The Sun, he said: “If I can offer some advice, it would be to buy your ticket where you feel lucky.
“Some might prefer to go to their local shop and buy one from their friendly newsagent, maybe somewhere they’ve been going for the last few years.
“Others might feel lucky sat in the bath, if that’s the case, go and buy your ticket online sat in the tub.
“It’s really personal and up to players to decide where they might get that extra little bit of luck.
“We look after so many previous winners and we hear some amazing stories about how they’ve played their lucky numbers.
“Many of us have these little rituals which we think can bring us a little bit of fortune.”
Simon told how one winner had picked up a ticket from his own corner shop after a shift and became a millionaire overnight.
Will picking random numbers boost my odds?
In terms of numbers, Simon added: “Players should not rule out any set of numbers.
“Just because we intuitively think close numbers like 1,2,3,4,5 won’t come out, they have the same chance.
“We’ve had winners in the past who have won by choosing numbers that mean something to them.
“Anniversaries and birthdays are very common and they might be lucky for you.
“But some also like to choose a random selection, like number plates on the motorway
“Every set of numbers has as much chance of coming out because this is a random draw.
“Players need to go with their gut. Do not rule anything out.”
Is it actually worth buying more tickets?
You don’t buy a ticket, you won’t win the raffle.
Simon pointed to the fact that anyone who buys a ticket is in with a chance.
Although it means you’ll have to share your winnings, pooling your luck will increase your chances of scooping some cash.
The same goes for buying multiple tickets yourself – but this way you only have to pay for one.
And the odds become much more favourable for every additional ticket you purchase.
He said: “From the raw statistical point of view, if you buy ten tickets, you have ten chances in the draw.
“It’s why some people prefer to play as a syndicate, with other people.
“You have statistically more chance as a group – we know people like to play together and it’s nice to be part of a group
“They capture people’s imaginations and it can be a really nice way for people to play and be more social
“We have lots of syndicates who win and the shared joy comes regardless of who it’s with, whether that’s work, pals or family.
“Just make sure you have an agreement signed beforehand!”
Which numbers come up the most?
Since September 2016, more than 900 draws have been made for the EuroMillions.
The number 20 has been pulled out the most with 111 appearances.
It was last drawn four days ago, in Friday’s EuroMillions.
As of June 10, 2025, the number 20 is the most common number, while 22 has appeared the least amount of times since September 2016.[/caption]
The 20s have proved very popular in the past nine years or so – with 21, 23 and 29 all appearing more than 100 times.
Completing the top five, 42 has been drawn 104 times.
The most popular lucky stars numbers (between one and 12) and three and two, which have been picked 178 and 174 times respectively.
The least popular number is 22, which has only been thrown up 65 times out of 908 chances.
