Frenchman hits EuroMillions jackpot for record € 200 million
A French resident won € 200 million in the EuroMillions lottery. This amount is a record for the country and in the entire history of the existence of this game in Europe, according to the lottery website.
The winner now has 60 days to claim and claim the prize. While it is not known who it is, the person did not apply for the prize.
The last time the record for the amount won was set by a resident of Great Britain last year. Then he won about 190 million euros. And the biggest jackpot went to the lucky one in France eight years ago – 170 million euros.
The first EuroMillions lottery was held in 2004 in France, Spain and the UK. Then six more states joined the lottery. However, winnings are taxed only in Switzerland. One lottery ticket costs 2.5 euros. In total, about 200 million people participate in the lottery.
