Every Tuesday and Friday evening, the EuroMillions draw sees participation from people across the UK. Included with each EuroMillions ticket purchased in the UK is an entry into a separate game known as Millionaire Maker. This additional game is only available to UK players and is drawn at the same time as the main EuroMillions game.
In this article, you’ll find information about how Millionaire Maker operates, how the codes are selected, and how to check whether your code has been drawn.
How EuroMillions Millionaire Maker Works
When you buy a EuroMillions ticket in the UK, a Millionaire Maker code is automatically included. This code appears on your ticket and follows a set format. It starts with one of the letters H, J, M, T, V, X or Z, followed by three additional letters and five numbers (for example, HJKT12345). The code is randomly generated and unique to each ticket.
There is no separate entry required. One code is selected at random during each draw. If your code matches exactly, the prize awarded is £1 million. The Millionaire Maker code must match all characters in the correct order.
On some occasions, there may be special draws where additional codes are selected. These events are announced in advance and offer more opportunities to win.
Your entry into Millionaire Maker is part of the £2.50 EuroMillions ticket cost. This applies only to tickets bought in the UK.
When Is the EuroMillions Millionaire Maker Draw?
The Millionaire Maker draw is held alongside the main EuroMillions draw every Tuesday and Friday evening.
Ticket sales generally close at 7.30pm (UK time) on the day of the draw. The draw itself takes place shortly afterwards, and the results are usually made available later that evening. These can be checked on the official National Lottery website, through the National Lottery app, or at authorised retailers.
From time to time, special events may take place throughout the year. While these do not affect the usual draw time, they may include the selection of extra winning codes.
Millionaire Maker is not available to enter separately. Participation is included only with the purchase of a EuroMillions ticket bought within the UK.
How the Millionaire Maker Prize Is Decided
Each Millionaire Maker draw provides a fixed £1 million prize for the code selected. Only tickets purchased in the UK are eligible for this draw.
The winning code is chosen through a random selection process. If the code on your ticket matches the drawn code exactly, including all characters in the correct order, the full prize amount is awarded.
During certain promotional events, more than one code may be drawn, which can result in multiple £1 million prizes being offered in a single draw.
Millionaire Maker does not include rollovers, and prizes are not shared. Each winning code relates to one individual ticket. If a prize is not claimed within the specified timeframe, it is managed in line with National Lottery rules and may be used to support charitable initiatives across the UK.
Prize Breakdown Explained
Millionaire Maker offers one prize tier only: £1 million per matched code. There are no partial wins. Either the code on your ticket matches the drawn code or it does not.
Winners receive the full prize amount. There are occasions where several codes may be selected in the same draw. In such cases, each matching ticket receives £1 million.
There is no tax on lottery winnings for UK residents. If you have played as part of a syndicate, any prize may be shared in accordance with your group agreement.
Prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw. After this period, any unclaimed prize is allocated to National Lottery-funded initiatives. Details of unclaimed prizes are published online to ensure transparency.
Tracking EuroMillions Millionaire Maker Results
You can find out whether your Millionaire Maker code has won in a few different ways. Results are published on the official National Lottery website and mobile app shortly after each draw. Some retailers may also display the results or can scan paper tickets to check for matches.
If you’ve bought your ticket online or through the app, your code is checked automatically, and you will be notified if it matches the winning code.
For those taking part as part of a syndicate, it can be helpful to track codes together to ensure that any potential wins are not missed. Remember that each code must be checked carefully, as it needs to match all characters in the correct order to win.
How to Enter EuroMillions Millionaire Maker
To take part, you will need to purchase a EuroMillions ticket through an authorised retailer in the UK, on the official National Lottery website, or by using the National Lottery app. You must be at least 18 years old to buy a ticket.
The cost of the ticket covers entry into both the main EuroMillions draw and the Millionaire Maker game. A unique Millionaire Maker code is included with each valid ticket and will either be printed on the ticket or displayed in your online account after purchase.
It is not possible to select your own Millionaire Maker code or enter this draw separately. Codes are automatically generated and only available as part of a UK EuroMillions ticket.
You can find your code on your ticket for the relevant draw. If you need assistance with checking your results or have questions about your ticket, support is available through official National Lottery services or participating retailers.
