€115M · Eurojackpot
Sweden gets its first lottery billionaire
In the 25 March draw a single line matched everything after ten straight rollovers. Converted into kronor, the prize crossed the billion mark.
Milestones and Europe's biggest wins
A curated timeline of the most significant moments in European draws.
Timeline
- €120M · Eurojackpot
Two German tickets share the maximum jackpot
In December the capped jackpot was split evenly between two lines played in Germany.
- €120M · Eurojackpot
A Norwegian line takes the full capped prize
In the 16 January draw the entire €120 million jackpot went to a single player in Norway.
- €120M · Eurojackpot
The first €120 million jackpot is won
The first full jackpot under the cap raised that March landed in July on a ticket played in Blåvand, Denmark.
- Eurojackpot
Reform: two draws a week and a higher cap
A Tuesday draw joined Friday, the Euro number pool grew to 12 and the maximum jackpot rose from €90 million to €120 million.
- €53M · Eurojackpot
A win in Örebro becomes Sweden's record
The roughly 561 million krona prize won in March remained the largest ever for a Swedish player until 2025.
- Eurojackpot
Eurojackpot launches in Helsinki
The first draw took place on 23 March 2012. Draws are still held in Helsinki, and 18 countries now take part.
- Viking Lotto
A joint Nordic draw is born
Viking Lotto began as a shared Wednesday draw between the Nordic countries. The Baltic states and other European lottery organisations joined later.
Eurojackpot — quick facts
- First draw: 23 March 2012
- Participants: 18 European countries
- Line: 5 numbers (1–50) + 2 Euro numbers (1–12)
- Jackpot: €10–120 million
- Draw days: Tuesday and Friday, Helsinki
Viking Lotto — quick facts
- Launched: 1993
- Participants: Nordic and Baltic countries plus other European members
- Line: 6 numbers (1–48) + Viking number (1–5)
- Draw day: Wednesday