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Five Longtime Friends Confirmed as Claimants to €250 Million EuroMillions Jackpot, France’s Biggest

The FDJ confirms the rightful winners after rejecting a false claim.

Overview

  • The group, men and women in their fifties from Île-de-France, have known one another for nearly 50 years, according to the FDJ.
  • They played together for the first time and filled out the winning ticket at a tobacconist in Auteuil in Paris’s 16th arrondissement.
  • The winning numbers were 24, 31, 34, 41, 43 with Lucky Stars 6 and 8.
  • After placing the ticket in a safe, they waited several days before contacting the operator, remaining within the 60-day claim window.
  • Maintaining anonymity, they disclosed no spending plans but pledged support for charitable associations.