Every year, EuroMillions replaces a regular scheduled draw with a massive jackpot, the EuroMillions Superdraw. It can be announced at any time during the year, it usually starts with an amount of €100million (approx. R1,6billion) and if there are no winners it will roll over until it reaches a cap of €200million (approx. R3,2billion).

Participating in this event is the same as any regular EuroMillions draw that takes place every Tuesday and Friday. You have to choose 5 numbers between 1 and 50 and 2 Lucky Star numbers between 1 and 12. You can choose your own numbers, or you can use the Quick Pick system that will select random numbers for you.

This year’s Superdraw jackpot was opened at €130million (approx. R2,1billion) and it was won with the first draw by a single winner from Spain, who matched the 5 main numbers and the 2 Lucky Stars. The EuroMillions winning numbers drawn on the 7th of February were 9, 15, 17, 25, 40 and the Lucky Stars were 3 and 9.

This fortunate player is now richer than the Harry Potter star, Daniel Radcliffe, who’s net worth is roughly €100 million (approx. R1,6 billion). In South Africa we are not used to winning such enormous amounts. Even our biggest winner in SA history who won R232,131,750,69 in February 2019 with the PowerBall, will never be in the same league as the Super Jackpot.

Super Jackpots are announced throughout the year and there is no guaranteed amount of draws per year. There were 3 draws in 2013, 2014 and 2015. In 2019 there were 2 winners that walked away with massive fortunes. But with a Superdraw this early in the year, 2020 might have more mega draws like these up it’s sleeve.