Euromillions Results Friday August 1st
On Friday, August 1st, the EuroMillions draw attracted millions of players across the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Austria, Belgium, and Switzerland. The National Lottery released the winning numbers, jackpot amount, and prize distribution shortly after the televised draw. Below is a comprehensive recap of the results, prize tiers, and guidance for claiming your winnings.
Jackpot Details
The jackpot for the August 1st draw reached an impressive €70 million, a significant increase from the previous week’s €55 million. This surge was driven by a record number of tickets sold and the absence of a jackpot winner in the prior draw. The National Lottery confirmed that the prize will be paid in a lump sum to the winner, with a tax-free payout of approximately €50 million, subject to the final tax assessment.
Key Figures
- Number of tickets sold: 3.2 million
- Jackpot size: €70 million
- Tax-free payout estimate: €50 million
- Total prize pool: €12 million
Winning Numbers
The winning combination for the August 1st draw was announced by the National Lottery’s official channel. Below are the numbers that secured the top prize and the secondary prizes.
- Winning numbers: 04, 12, 23, 34, 41
- Lucky Stars: 07, 09
Players who matched all five main numbers plus both Lucky Stars claimed the jackpot. Those who matched fewer numbers were awarded prizes in lower tiers, as detailed in the prize breakdown below.
Prize Breakdown
The EuroMillions prize structure is fixed, with payouts ranging from a few euros for matching two numbers to millions for the jackpot. The National Lottery published the following distribution for the August 1st draw:
- 5 numbers + 2 Lucky Stars – €70 million jackpot
- 5 numbers + 1 Lucky Star – €2 million
- 5 numbers – €400 000
- 4 numbers + 2 Lucky Stars – €25 000
- 4 numbers + 1 Lucky Star – €5 000
- 4 numbers – €1 200
- 3 numbers + 2 Lucky Stars –