Winning the Eurojackpot: Statisticians Highlight Near-Impossible Odds

With a 1 in 140 million chance, experts compare the likelihood of hitting the €120 million jackpot to rare events like being struck by lightning.

The Eurojackpot, currently at €120 million, has gone unclaimed for 17 consecutive draws, drawing widespread attention from hopeful players.
Statistical experts emphasize the extremely low probability of winning, with odds calculated at 1 in 140 million per ticket submitted.
To contextualize the odds, it is 70 times more likely for someone in Germany to be struck by lightning in a year than to win the jackpot.
Common misconceptions, such as believing certain numbers are 'overdue' to be drawn, are debunked as each draw is entirely independent with equal probabilities for all numbers.
Experts warn that even for smaller prizes, the likelihood of spending more than winning remains high, and they highlight resources for gambling addiction prevention and support.