France has one of the most generous lottery environments in the world: all winnings are completely tax-free. France Loto, operated by Française des Jeux (FDJ), draws three times per week with jackpots starting at €2 million. French players also have access to EuroMillions, EuroJackpot, and EuroDreams — giving them four major lottery draws to choose from.

Available Lotteries

🇫🇷 France LotoFrance Lottery

Odds: 1 in 19,068,840 · Ticket: $5 · Draw: Monday, Wednesday & Saturday

$6 Million

21/03/2026

🇪🇺 EuroMillionsPlay from here

Odds: 1 in 139,838,160 · Ticket: $5 · Draw: Tuesday & Friday

$45 Million

20/03/2026

🇪🇺 EuroJackpotPlay from here

Odds: 1 in 139,838,160 · Ticket: $5 · Draw: Tuesday & Friday

$46 Million

20/03/2026

🇪🇺 EuroDreamsPlay from here

Odds: 1 in 19,191,900 · Ticket: $5 · Draw: Monday & Thursday

$8 Million

23/03/2026

Lottery Tax in France

Tax rate: Completely tax-free — France does not tax lottery winnings of any size

Lottery operator: Française des Jeux (FDJ)

Note: Non-residents may face additional withholding taxes. US residents always owe federal + state tax regardless of where the lottery is based. Use our tax calculator →

Why Play France Lotteries?

Tax-free winnings on all prizes. France Loto has odds of 1 in 19.07 million — vastly better than US Powerball. Tickets cost just €2.20. The Loto special draws (Grand Loto de Noël, Loto de la Saint-Valentin) offer guaranteed €13M+ jackpots. Access to three major pan-European lotteries makes France one of the best lottery markets in the world.

How to Buy France Lottery Tickets Online

International players outside the US can purchase France Loto tickets through theLotter. French residents can buy tickets at any FDJ retail point or through the official FDJ.fr website and app.