France Loto — How to Play & Prize Rules
🇫🇷 FranceUpdated: 20 Apr 2026
Game Overview
CountryFrance
OperatorFrancaise des Jeux (FDJ)
Draw DaysMonday, Wednesday & Saturday
Draw Time20:35 (Paris Time)
Ticket Price€2.20 per play
Loto is the flagship game of FDJ and one of the most popular lotteries in France. Players choose 5 numbers from 1 to 49 and a separate Lucky Number from 1 to 10. There are 9 prize tiers, from the jackpot (5 + Lucky Number) down to Lucky Number only. Draws are held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 20:35. Loto winnings are exempt from income tax in France.
Prize Tiers: Winning Conditions & Odds
| Tier | Winning Condition | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 numbers + Lucky Number | 1/19 068 840 |
| 2 | Match 5 numbers | 1/2 118 760 |
| 3 | 4 numbers + Lucky Number | 1/86 677 |
| 4 | Match 4 numbers | 1/9 631 |
| 5 | 3 numbers + Lucky Number | 1/2 017 |
| 6 | Match 3 numbers | 1/224 |
| 7 | 2 numbers + Lucky Number | 1/144 |
| 8 | Match 2 numbers | 1/16 |
| 9 | Lucky number alone | 1/11 |
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Select numbers · 1–49
Lucky Number · 1–10
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How to Buy
A Loto play costs €2.20. Each play includes 5 main numbers and 1 Lucky Number.
RetailIn tobacconists, kiosks and other FDJ approved points of sale throughout France. Minimum age: 18 years old.
OnlineAvailable on the official `fdj.fr` website or FDJ app. Registration and residence in France are required. 18+ only.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Lucky Number work?▾
The Lucky Number is drawn in a separate drum containing the numbers 1 to 10. It is independent of the 5 main numbers. It occurs in several ranks: rank 1 (jackpot, 5 + Luck), rank 3 (4 + Luck), rank 5 (3 + Luck), rank 7 (2 + Luck) and rank 9 (Luck only).
What is the “Second draw”?▾
The Second Draw is an automatic additional draw included in each grid. The 5 non-winning numbers from your main grid automatically participate in a second drawing the same evening. Additional prizes are at stake.
What is the maximum jackpot in France Loto?▾
There is no official cap on the jackpot. In theory, it can keep rolling over if there is no winner. In practice, FDJ may apply a mandatory payout rule after several weeks without a winner, redistributing the jackpot to lower prize tiers.
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