What is France Loto?
France Loto is one of the most player-friendly major lotteries in the world. The jackpot odds of 1 in 19 million are over 15x better than Powerball, and the overall odds of winning any prize (1 in 6) are the best of any lottery on this list. France doesn't tax lottery winnings, and the jackpot is capped at €35 million — when it hits the cap, it must be won in the next draw, even if it means multiple winners splitting it. Three draws per week give you plenty of opportunities to play.
How to Play France Loto
Pick 5 numbers from 1 to 49, plus 1 Chance number from 1 to 10. Match all 6 to win the jackpot. There are 6 prize categories. If nobody wins the jackpot for 34 consecutive draws (hitting the €35M cap), a special draw guarantees a winner — even if it means matching fewer numbers.
US residents cannot currently purchase France Loto tickets online from US-based courier services. Federal regulations restrict Americans from buying foreign lottery tickets through internet courier services. To play France Loto, you would need to purchase tickets in person while traveling to France.
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What Makes France Loto Special?
Best jackpot odds on this list at 1 in 19 million (15x better than Powerball). Best any-prize odds at 1 in 6. Tax-free in France. Three draws per week. The forced jackpot cap means someone always wins before it gets too big.
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How to Play France Loto (If Traveling to France)
While US residents cannot purchase France Loto tickets online from the US, you can buy them in person if you travel to France or any participating country. Here's how:
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US residents cannot currently purchase France Loto tickets online from the United States. Federal regulations restrict Americans from buying foreign lottery tickets through internet courier services. However, Americans traveling to France can buy tickets in person at any authorized retailer. For US-accessible lotteries, check out Powerball and Mega Millions courier services.
The jackpot odds are 1 in 19,068,840, which is 15x better than US Powerball (1 in 292 million). The overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 6. There are 6 prize tiers in total.
A France Loto ticket costs €2.20 (approximately $5 USD) when purchased at an authorized retailer in France. Tickets can be purchased by anyone visiting a participating country, regardless of nationality.
France does not tax lottery winnings. US residents owe federal + state tax on prizes collected via courier.
France Loto drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday & Saturday at 8:35 PM CET (2:35 PM ET). Results are available within minutes of the draw on the official lottery website.
WinTheLottery.com is an independent informational site. We are not affiliated with France Loto or its operating organization. US residents cannot purchase international lottery tickets online due to federal regulations. This page is for informational and educational purposes only. US residents are responsible for reporting and paying applicable federal and state taxes on any lottery winnings. Must be 18+ to play. Play responsibly.