Regular lotteries are already famed for their huge potential winnings, and few boast this possibility as EuroMillions does. One of the largest lotteries in the world, EuroMillions can hit over €100 million, and that’s exactly what’s happened with the latest rollover and Superdraw. So, what does this mean, and what do players need to know?
What is a Superdraw?
In terms of the EuroMillions lottery, a Superdraw (also called a Megadraw in Ireland) occurs when the jackpot rises to a guaranteed nine-figure payout. This is a rare event, which only happens if the last draw jackpot isn’t won. When this occurs, the jackpot will roll over into the next draw, which will see a far higher potential payout as a result.
The last time a Superdraw occurred was only recently, on the third of December, 2021. On this night, there was a €130 million jackpot, with no winner claiming the top prize. With the prize rolling over to the following draw on the seventh of December, the Superdraw jackpot was raised to €143 million, won by a player in Spain.
When is the Next Draw?
Since Superdraw relies on players not hitting the jackpot, there’s no way for sure to know exactly when the next event could occur. Probability plays a big part here, so it could appear quickly, or it might take until late in the year to hit. In 2021, the first Superdraw occurred in February, while in 2016, it wasn’t until September until it first rolled around.
According to statistical analysis, the EuroMillions Superdraw usually occurs every three to four months. Since December marked the last draw, this would suggest a March-April 2022 timeframe, but again, the odds might dictate otherwise.
History’s Biggest Winners
The largest-ever win on a EuroMillions Superdraw was claimed in October 2021. Here, a ticketholder from Tahiti claimed an enormous €220 million. This was the maximum jackpot cap so placed because of the low chances of players ever reaching that point. Since this winner proved such jackpots were possible, the cap has since been raised to €230 million.
Over the last ten SuperDraws (excluding the Tahiti win), the most common winners have been players in Spain, who have taken home four jackpots. After Spain comes France and the UK, each boasting two wins, and France and Ireland, on one wins each.
Providing Growth
As for what caused a recent rise in EuroMillions and Superdraw jackpots, thanks has to go to the growth of lottery culture since the rise of the digital age. With players no longer needing to visit a physical location to purchase a ticket, the barriers to entry have been lowered significantly. Add to this the smartphone age, where internet access is near-constant and ubiquitous, and even greater player counts result.
With more players come greater jackpots, and with greater jackpots, the fame of lotteries like EuroMillions continues to grow. Though there will inevitably be an upper limit based on access and population, there’s still some way to go before this plateau is reached. Until this point, Superdraw could continue to grow, and for players, that’s an undeniably appealing development.