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Lotteries in France — ranked by the numbers

Every France game on this site, ranked by top-prize odds, with the tax rules and the regulator. All odds derived from the published rules.

Games, best jackpot odds first

GameTop-prize oddsAny-prize oddsTicketCost per unit of jackpot chance
Loto (France)1 in 19,068,8401 in 5.99€2.2041,951,448 EUR

Shorter odds are not automatically better value — shorter-odds games pay smaller top prizes. Cost per unit of chance (price × odds) is the cleanest single comparison.

Tax on winnings in France

FDJ lottery winnings (Loto, EuroMillions, scratch cards) are free of income tax in France — the advertised prize is paid in full. Once invested, the winnings generate income and wealth that are taxed under normal French rules, including social charges on investment income.

Anonymity

FDJ does not disclose winners' identities publicly without their consent.

Claim window

60 days from the draw date for FDJ draw-game prizes.

Regulator

Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ)official site

Sources

Last verified: 2026-08-29