Euromilhões, the trans-European lottery, failed to produce a jackpot winner in Tuesday's draw, pushing the top prize to €83 million ahead of Friday's draw—a rollover that continues the accumulation cycle as participants compete across nine participating nations.
Tuesday's draw (12 May 2026) marked the fifth consecutive rollover, with no ticket matching all five main numbers—4, 26, 32, 35, 36—and the two Lucky Stars—5 and 7. The second-tier prize also went unclaimed. Portuguese participants secured just 2 out of 23 fourth-tier prizes nationwide, each paying €1,765.38.
Why This Matters for Portuguese Players
• Tax impact: Any prize exceeding €5,000 triggers a 20% stamp duty (Imposto do Selo) withheld at source—more stringent than Spain's €40,000 exemption threshold or France's tax-free payouts.
• Friday's draw: The €83 million jackpot represents a significant prize, but odds remain 1 in 139,838,160.
• Rollover pattern: This five-draw streak is part of 2026's accumulation cycles, yet remains well below the all-time record of 22 draws without a winner.
The Rollover Reality
The jackpot has climbed steadily through May: from €49 million on 5 May, to €62 million on 8 May, then €72 million on Tuesday. Each unclaimed top prize adds roughly €10 million per draw, fueled by cross-border ticket sales across the lottery's nine participating nations (Portugal, Spain, France, Austria, Belgium, Ireland, Luxembourg, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom).
To win the first-tier prize, a player must correctly select 5 numbers from a pool of 50, plus 2 Lucky Stars from a pool of 12. Historical data shows the lottery has experienced multiple rollover sequences in 2026, underscoring the rarity of matching all seven numbers.
How Taxes Work on Euromilhões Winnings
Under Portuguese law, prizes valued at €5,000 or below are tax-exempt, but everything above that threshold incurs a 20% levy on the entire excess amount, deducted automatically by Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa before payout.
For example: an €83 million win would face a stamp duty calculation of approximately €15.6 million (20% of €82,995,000), leaving the winner with roughly €67.4 million net.
This places Portugal among Europe's more direct lottery-tax jurisdictions. By comparison, French and British winners receive the full advertised amount without direct withholding, while Spanish winners enjoy a €40,000 exemption before the 20% rate applies. Ireland, Belgium, Austria, and Luxembourg impose no direct levy on lottery winnings.
How to Play Friday's Draw
The next Euromilhões draw takes place Friday, 15 May 2026, with the €83 million top prize.
Key details:
• Ticket cost: €2.50 per line
• Sales deadline: 8:00 PM Lisbon time
• Draw time: Approximately 8:30 PM (broadcast live from Paris)
• Where to buy: Authorized retailers (tobacconists, kiosks, CTT post offices) or the official Santa Casa mobile app
Players interested in realistic winning odds might focus on third-tier prizes (matching five main numbers only) at odds of 1 in 3,107,515, typically paying between €10,000 and €50,000. Fourth-tier prizes (four main numbers plus two stars) sit at 1 in 621,503, and remain subject to the €5,000 exemption threshold, meaning qualifying small wins arrive tax-free.
About the Lottery
Euromilhões is a trans-European lottery administered by Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa in Portugal, operating across nine nations. The lottery contributes proceeds to the Social Security budget and charitable causes under Santa Casa's mandate.
