€145 million jackpot: Why EuroMillions is reaching massive levels after Friday’s rollover

A ticket validated in A Coruña has turned a local player into Spain’s newest millionaire following the Friday, April 17, 2026, EuroMillions draw. While the main jackpot went unclaimed across Europe, the guaranteed “El Millón” prize was won in the Galician city, rewarding one lucky holder with €1,000,000. Because no player matched the five numbers (22-23-28-41-47) and two stars (6-8), the top prize has officially rolled over. This Tuesday, April 21, the jackpot climbs to an estimated €145 million. In addition to the millionaire in Galicia, one Spanish player matched five numbers and one star, taking home a second-tier prize of over €322,000.

Why the jackpot is rising again this week

The rollover system is a core feature of EuroMillions. When there is no jackpot winner, the prize fund accumulates and carries over to the next draw. This process can continue for several rounds, often leading to headlines as the prize climbs into the hundreds of millions.

In this case, the absence of a first-category winner has already pushed the jackpot to €145 million, making it one of the larger prizes currently on offer in Europe. Even without a jackpot winner, several high-tier prizes were still awarded, with second-category winners in other countries taking home significant sums.

How Spain guarantees a millionaire every draw

What makes Spain’s participation in EuroMillions unique is the inclusion of “El Millón”. Every ticket sold in Spain automatically carries a code, and one of these is selected in each draw to receive €1 million. This means that even when the jackpot is not won, there is always at least one guaranteed millionaire in Spain. For many players, this adds an extra layer of appeal, as it increases the chances of a substantial win compared to relying solely on the main jackpot.

Could this affect how people play in Spain?

Large jackpots tend to change player behaviour. As the prize grows, occasional players are more likely to take part, drawn by the possibility of a life-changing win. This often leads to increased ticket sales in the days leading up to the draw, particularly when the jackpot passes psychological milestones such as €100 million.

For residents and expats in Spain, the appeal is not just the size of the prize, but the simplicity of participation. Tickets are widely available through authorised outlets, and draws take place twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays. At the same time, experts often remind players that the odds of winning the jackpot remain extremely low, regardless of the prize size. The growing jackpot may increase excitement, but it does not change the mathematical probability.

A growing jackpot ahead of the next draw

With the prize now set to reach €145 million, attention is expected to build ahead of the next EuroMillions draw. If no winner emerges again, the jackpot could continue to rise, potentially reaching even higher levels in the coming weeks.

For now, Spain celebrates another millionaire, while millions of players across Europe turn their attention to the next chance at one of the continent’s biggest lottery prizes.