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There are various types of lotteries and some of them are biggest lotteries. A person who wins a big lottery can change his/her fate with the jackpot amount. Lotteries are a type of gambling and hence it is legal in some countries and illegal in some nations.

Earlier, during the commencement of the 20th century, most of the gambling varieties, including lotteries, were not legal in several nations. U.S.A and several parts of Europe also kept lotteries illegalized and the situation was same until the World War II was over. It was during the 1960s when lotteries and casinos emerge all through the world as a medium of raising revenue along with the taxes. Thus, several nations legalized lotteries.

There are even few governments that organize national lotteries. Countries that include a national lottery are Europe, Americas, Asia, Africa and Australasia. Here we will discuss about the biggest lotteries in Europe. EuroMillions, Lott, Lotto 6/49, Joker 5/45, Super 6, etc are some of the biggest lotteries in Europe.

Among the various forms of lotteries played in Europe, EuroMillions is the biggest lottery. It is also known as Euro Lotto and it has the stakes of nine countries in Europe. Hence, it is obvious that the prize money of EuroMillions is enormous. The European Union is including new nations and hence that are chances that those new nations will feature their stake to the EuroMillions.

Big number of players takes part in the EuroMillions already and with new countries adding up to the list, popularity of EuroMillions will grow even bigger.

EuroMillions jackpot is conducted every week. In some weeks there are several jackpot winners while in some week there is none. When there is no winner in a particular week, the amount of the jackpot is rolled over for the next draw. Many people waits for this roll over lottery as the prize money is huge.

There were several big lotteries in Europe but the biggest jackpot amount is the EuroMillions that was drawn on 3rd February 2006. The amount was 125 million pounds and it became so huge after the roll over that happened 11 times. Total winners of the amount were three - two from France and one from Portugal.

Knowing the rules of the lottery is very important before playing. Here are some of the common rules of EuroMillions.

One of the most essential rules is that the prize amount is given to the nation from where the winning ticket was purchased. One has to be 18 or above to participate in the lottery game. In U.K. the age restriction is 16.

It is to be understood that the contractors or agents are not accountable for the loss or theft of the tickets. The prize is given to the bearer of the winning ticket only. The person who comes with the ticket is deemed as the real owner. So, you must keep your lottery ticket safely.

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