Friday’s EuroMillions Draw Leaves €76 Million Jackpot Unclaimed
The stage was set for a big win on Friday, January 17, 2025, as EuroMillions held its draw number 1,808. The jackpot was a staggering €76 million, and players across Europe waited anxiously for the winning numbers to be revealed at 21:00 CET (20:00 GMT). The numbers drawn were 8, 15, 24, 35, 42 with Lucky Stars 6 and 8. But the search for a jackpot winner came up empty—nobody matched all five numbers plus both Lucky Stars to claim the grand prize.
When the dust settled, the jackpot rolled over again, adding to the excitement and anticipation for the next draw. Ticket holders didn’t leave empty-handed though, with thousands cashing in on different prize tiers.
Major Wins and Prize Breakdown Across Europe
Let’s talk about who actually hit it big, despite the jackpot surviving another week. Nine players came close, matching five main numbers and just one Lucky Star. That still netted them a healthy €85,022.74 each—not too shabby for a near-miss. There were 13 more players who had all five main numbers, but missed out on both Lucky Stars. For them, the ticket was worth €13,756.99 each.
The next prize level saw 64 players strike four main numbers and both Lucky Stars, pocketing €870.38 each. It’s not life-changing money, but for many, it’s a decent return on a lucky ticket or a number they always play. Zooming in on the lower-tier prizes, the draw produced a sea of winners: 31,713 players matched two numbers with both Lucky Stars. Sure, their win was €12.02 each, but there’s something nice about being able to say you beat the odds—even if it’s just enough for a celebratory meal out.
Beyond these, there were thousands of other small- and mid-sized prizes paid out, reminding players that even if you don’t bag the biggest prize in EuroMillions, you still have plenty of ways to win something.
On top of the main event, players in Ireland got their own shot at extra cash through the EuroMillions Plus game. Friday night’s Plus numbers—6, 11, 25, 29, and 44—offered Irish ticketholders another chance at big prizes. The Ireland Only Raffle also awarded €5,000 to lucky players matching the exact codes, like I-RPH-92003, printed on their tickets.
With the jackpot rolling over, all eyes now turn to the next draw. The prize pool only gets bigger, so expect even more excitement—and probably a lot more players hoping for a shot at a record win.
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