The EuroMillions ‘Second Chance’: Are You Missing Out on a £1 Million Prize?

We’ve all done it. You buy your EuroMillions ticket, and your mind immediately drifts to the nine-figure jackpot. You picture the superyacht, the dream house, and the moment you tell your boss you won’t be in on Monday. Ever.

But as you clutch that little slip of paper, are you aware that you’re holding a second, completely separate chance to become a millionaire?

Many players focus solely on the main numbers, but printed on every UK EuroMillions ticket is a golden key to a different prize: the UK Millionaire Maker. This incredible raffle is often overlooked, but it’s one of the most exciting parts of the game, guaranteeing a life-changing win for at least one UK player in every single draw.

What Exactly is the UK Millionaire Maker?

Think of it as a free, automatic raffle entry you get just for playing EuroMillions. It’s not about matching numbers; it’s about having the magic code.

Here’s how it works:

• A Unique Code: For every line of EuroMillions numbers you play, a unique Millionaire Maker code is automatically generated and printed on your ticket. This code is typically a combination of four letters and five numbers (e.g., HHHJ12345).
• It's a Raffle, Not a Lottery: This is the crucial difference. In the main EuroMillions draw, you win by matching your chosen numbers to the ones drawn. The jackpot can roll over if no one wins. The Millionaire Maker is a raffle. All the unique codes from tickets sold in the UK for that draw are entered into a virtual pot.
• A Guaranteed Winner: A code is then drawn from that pot. Because every code printed is linked to a ticket that has been sold, there is always a winner. There are no rollovers here. The prize money doesn't wait; it finds a home. That’s right. Every Tuesday and Friday, the UK Millionaire Maker guarantees that someone in the UK will win a cool £1,000,000.

Don't Throw Away a Fortune! How to Check Your Code

This is the most important part. Countless stories circulate about players who, disappointed they didn’t win the main jackpot, have thrown away a ticket worth £1 million.

Your Millionaire Maker code is your second shot at glory. Always, always check it.

• On a Physical Ticket: Look for the code printed below your selection on your ticket, usually under your chosen numbers.
• How to Check: You can check your code easily using the National Lottery app (which has a handy ticket scanner), on the official National Lottery website, or by taking it to any lottery retailer to be checked.

So, the next time you play EuroMillions, remember the dream doesn’t end if your main numbers don’t come up. Take a closer look at your ticket. That seemingly random string of letters and numbers might not just be a code—it could be your key to joining the millionaire’s club.

Good luck!