Behind the Scenes: How UK EuroMillions Results Are Certified

Discover the 9-step security protocol validating every EuroMillions draw – from RNG audits to winner verification.

The EuroMillions Results Verification Process: the Draw MechanismOperated by French FDJ in Paris using:

2 identical RNG machines (1 primary, 1 backup)

4 ball sets rotated randomly

Independent auditors (KPMG) on-site

UK Validation Protocol

Data Encryption: Results transmitted via AES-256

Triple-Match Check: UK terminals cross-verify with France/Ireland

Fraud Screening: AI analyzes winning ticket purchase patterns

Controversy Case StudyThe 2021 missing jackpot incident:

£183M rollover went unclaimed

Camelot's forensic audit revealed:

Ticket bought in Brighton

Expired after 180 days

Winner never checked results

Player Safeguards

7-day pending period for large claims

Biometric verification for wins >£500K

Blockchain ticket history (since 2022)