EuroJackpot: €120 Million Jackpot Won in Czechia
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The EuroJackpot reached its maximum of €120 million and was won by a player or syndicate in Czechia in the draw of Tuesday, May 26, 2026. The winning numbers were 5, 11, 23, 33 and 42, with the Euro numbers 10 and 12.
The end of a 13 draw run
According to Westlotto, which announced the result after the draw in Helsinki, the jackpot had not been won for 13 draws before this one. The €120 million cap is set in the game rules: once it is reached, extra money from the jackpot pool flows down to the second prize tier.
Millions for second tier winners
Five tickets matched all five numbers and one Euro number in the second tier, each worth about €4.04 million. Four of them were played in Germany (one in North Rhine-Westphalia, two in Saxony and one in Thuringia) and one in Norway.
Other recent capped jackpots
This was the latest of several €120 million wins since the cap was raised in 2022. Earlier maximum jackpots went to players in Germany, Denmark and Norway, including German winners in May and September 2025.
What it means for players
EuroJackpot is drawn on Tuesdays and Fridays in Helsinki. The jackpot starts at €10 million after a win and can grow to €120 million.