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Eurojackpot Netherlands: Numbers, Draws and Odds
The game runs under Nederlandse Loterij in the Dutch market, the same operator behind Lotto and Lucky Day. That means Dutch players buy locally, in euros, with prizes paid out under Dutch tax rules, while the draw itself takes place in Helsinki.
- €120M Maximum jackpot
- 1 in 140M Odds of the top prize
- €2 Price per line
Quick facts
| Operator (Netherlands) | Nederlandse Loterij |
|---|---|
| Draw days | Tuesday and Friday |
| Draw location | Helsinki, Finland |
| Ticket price | €2 per line |
| Number format | 5 from 1–50, plus 2 Euro numbers from 1–12 |
| Jackpot range | €10 million to €120 million |
| Prize tiers | 12 |
| Jackpot odds | 1 in 139,838,160 |
| Participating countries | 19 |
| Minimum age | 18+ |
How to play Eurojackpot in the Netherlands
A line is built from two sets of numbers. You pick five main numbers from 1 to 50, then two Euro numbers from a separate pool of 1 to 12. Match all seven and the jackpot is yours. Match fewer and you can still land one of the lower prizes, of which there are plenty.
Choosing numbers is a personal ritual for some players: birthdays, house numbers, the date of a wedding. If you would rather not decide, the terminal or the app generates a random set for you. The draw treats a hand-picked line and a random one exactly the same, so the choice is about enjoyment, not strategy.
Dutch players can buy at supermarkets, tobacconists, petrol stations and kiosks, including Primera, Bruna, AKO, Albert Heijn and Jumbo. Online play and the Nederlandse Loterij app are the other route, and they let you save number combinations, set up a subscription, and check results without leaving the sofa.
Sales close before each draw. Buy in good time on Tuesday or Friday, because once the cut-off passes your line rolls to the next available draw, not the one you were aiming for.
Draw days and times
Eurojackpot draws take place every Tuesday and Friday evening in Helsinki. The official draw time is 19:45 CET, and results appear shortly afterwards on the operator's channels and on lottery result pages. A second weekly draw was added on 25 March 2022, doubling the chances to play across a week.
The most recent draw at the time of writing, on 19 June 2026, produced the winning numbers 16, 27, 37, 42, 45 with Euro numbers 5 and 12. The advertised jackpot for that draw sat near 65 million euros after a run of rollovers. [CHECK]
If you miss the live result, the numbers are published on the Nederlandse Loterij site and app within minutes, and Dutch results pages mirror them shortly after. Subscription players are notified automatically when a line wins.
The odds, plainly
The jackpot is genuinely hard to hit. The odds of matching all five main numbers and both Euro numbers are 1 in 139,838,160. That figure rose from 1 in 95,344,200 in March 2022, when the Euro number pool expanded from ten to twelve. The trade-off was an extra prize tier and a higher jackpot ceiling.
The brighter side is the spread of smaller prizes. Eurojackpot pays out across 12 tiers, and the entry-level prize asks only for two main numbers plus one Euro number. Overall odds of winning something land at roughly 1 in 32. The minimum prize is modest, but the structure means a lot of tickets return at least a small amount.
No system beats a random draw. Hot numbers, cold numbers and birthday patterns all carry identical odds. Eurojackpot is entertainment with a negative expected value by design, so only stake what you can comfortably lose.
Jackpot rules: from 10 million to the 120 million cap
Every jackpot starts at 10 million euros. When nobody matches all seven numbers, the prize rolls over to the next draw and grows. This is why headline figures climb week after week during a dry spell.
Growth stops at 120 million euros. Once the jackpot hits that cap, any money that would have pushed it higher flows down into the second prize tier instead, which can create unusually large secondary prizes. The jackpot then holds at 120 million until somebody wins it. The first player to claim the full capped 120 million was a winner from Denmark in July 2022. [CHECK]
Participating countries
Eurojackpot launched in March 2012 and has expanded steadily. Nineteen countries now take part: Croatia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. Greece is the most recent addition, joining in March 2024.
Because the prize pool is shared, the jackpot reflects ticket sales across all of these markets at once. That scale is what allows a relatively cheap ticket to chase a nine-figure prize.
Why the jackpot rarely lands in the Netherlands
Dutch players sometimes wonder why Germany seems to scoop the big prizes so often. The answer is population, not luck. Germany sells far more tickets than the Netherlands, so statistically more winning lines come from there. Each individual ticket, wherever it is bought, has exactly the same chance. A line bought in Maastricht is no less likely to win than one bought in Munich; there are simply fewer Dutch lines in the pool.
The Netherlands has had its winners. In past draws Dutch players have shared capped jackpots with winners from Denmark and Germany, taking home tens of millions each. The headlines favour Germany because the maths favours volume.
Subscriptions and how they work
A subscription puts your play on autopilot. You decide which draws to enter, Tuesday, Friday or both, and how many lines to play each time. Payment runs by direct debit, and your numbers carry forward automatically so you never forget a draw.
Everything is adjustable from a personal account. You can change your numbers, add or drop lines, or cancel entirely without penalty. One quirk to know: a new subscription starts after the next collection date, so if a debit has just gone through, there can be a short wait before your lines are live.
Tax on Eurojackpot winnings in the Netherlands
Dutch gambling tax (kansspelbelasting) applies to lottery prizes above a threshold. As of January 2026 the rate is 30.5%, levied on winnings over 449 euros, and the operator withholds it before paying you. [CHECK] The tax is calculated on the prize, not on what you staked, so it is deducted straight from the amount you win rather than offset against your ticket spend.
For more on how betting and lottery winnings are taxed locally, see our overview of the Dutch gambling tax rules. [CHECK URL]
Eurojackpot compared with other Dutch lottery options
Eurojackpot is the international heavyweight, but it is not the only game under Nederlandse Loterij. Dutch Lotto is a Saturday draw with a domestic prize pool, while Lucky Day offers a different format again. If you prefer cross-border jackpots, EuroMillions runs a parallel pan-European draw with a higher cap of 250 million euros.
The full picture of licensed Dutch draws sits on our lottery overview, covering the Postcode Loterij and the Oudejaarstrekking among others.
Pros and cons
- Low 2 euro entry for a shot at up to 120 million
- Twelve prize tiers, so winning something is reasonably common
- Two draws a week, Tuesday and Friday
- Flexible subscriptions you can change or cancel any time
- Jackpot odds of 1 in 140 million are punishing
- 30.5% Dutch tax on prizes above 449 euros [CHECK]
- Big wins cluster in larger markets like Germany
- Negative expected value, like every lottery
Responsible play
Lotteries are designed so the operator keeps a margin over time. Treat a ticket as the cost of a bit of anticipation, not as a plan to get rich. If play stops being fun, free and confidential help is available through AGOG, and self-exclusion across all licensed Dutch operators runs through the CRUKS register.
Further reading
- Eurojackpot results and ticket details
- How EuroMillions differs from Eurojackpot
- All Dutch lotteries at a glance
Frequently asked questions
What days is Eurojackpot drawn?
Twice a week, every Tuesday and Friday evening. The draw takes place in Helsinki at 19:45 CET, with results published shortly after.
How much does a Eurojackpot ticket cost in the Netherlands?
A single line costs 2 euros. You can play multiple lines on one ticket, and subscriptions let you set a fixed number of lines per draw.
What are the odds of winning the Eurojackpot jackpot?
1 in 139,838,160 for the top prize. The overall odds of winning any prize across the 12 tiers are roughly 1 in 32.
How high can the Eurojackpot jackpot go?
It starts at 10 million euros and rolls over until won, up to a cap of 120 million. At the cap, extra money flows into the second prize tier instead.
Why does Germany win the Eurojackpot more often than the Netherlands?
Germany sells far more tickets, so more winning lines come from there. Each individual ticket has identical odds regardless of where it is bought.
Is Eurojackpot tax-free in the Netherlands?
No. Dutch gambling tax of 30.5% applies to prizes above 449 euros and is withheld by the operator before payment. [CHECK]
How many countries play Eurojackpot?
Nineteen, ranging from Germany and the Netherlands to Finland, Spain and, since March 2024, Greece.
Can I play Eurojackpot online from the Netherlands?
Yes. The Nederlandse Loterij website and app sell tickets, store your numbers and notify you automatically if a line wins.
