Overview
- The Eurojackpot draw on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 produced the winning numbers 5, 16, 32, 34, 38 with Eurozahlen 8 and 9 and left a top prize of €18 million after no winner on 16 October.
- Players should check tickets against the published numbers and follow state lottery procedures to claim prizes because acceptance cutoffs and processing rules differ by region.
- A single Eurojackpot tip costs €2 per field plus a one‑time processing fee and German acceptance deadlines generally fall between about 18:45 and 19:00 on draw days.
- The game requires five main numbers from 50 plus two Eurozahlen from 12, guarantees a minimum jackpot of €10 million, caps at €120 million and carries long odds for the top prize of roughly 1 in 140 million.
- Reporting notes minor inconsistencies between outlets on background details — for example the count of participating countries — while coverage consistently reminds readers that winnings themselves are typically not taxed but income from invested winnings is and help is available for gambling problems.