Daily Million FAQs
Find answers to some of the most commonly asked questions with regard to Daily Million, Ireland’s exciting twice-daily draw that offers a guaranteed €1 Million prize in the main draw and a €500,000 jackpot in Daily Million Plus.
Go to the main page, how to play page, prizes and Daily Million results pages for more depth about all of the topics covered below.
What is Daily Million?
Daily Million is Ireland’s twice-daily number draw where players select six numbers from 1 to 39 for a chance to win a guaranteed €1 million. Every draw is separate, and the jackpot does not roll over.
How much does it cost to take part in Daily Million?
A single Daily Million line costs €1. You can include the optional Daily Million Plus entry for another €0.50, which places the same numbers into a separate draw with its own prize fund.
How do the Daily Million draws work?
The game runs two times every day at 2pm and 9pm. Six main numbers and a Bonus Ball are selected and results are normally published within minutes of the draw taking place.
How do you choose your Daily Million numbers?
You can select your own six numbers, use the Daily Million number generator or request a Quick Pick line in-store or online. Before confirming your slip, you can decide whether to add Daily Million Plus for an extra chance at winning.
How much can you win in the Daily Million Plus draw?
Daily Million Plus offers a separate top prize of €500,000, with additional fixed prizes for matching fewer numbers.
What are the chances of winning anything in Daily Million?
Your likelihood of winning any prize in the main Daily Million draw is roughly 1 in 28. When including both the main and Plus draws, the overall chance improves considerably.
Do Daily Million prizes ever roll over?
No. The game uses fixed payouts, so prize amounts never increase from draw to draw.
How do I verify my Daily Million numbers?
You can compare your selections against all draws from the last 90 days or use or number checker tool.
How do you claim Daily Million winnings?
The claim process depends on your prize size and how you played.
- For Online players prizes are paid automatically into your account.
- Retail tickets must be validated in-store, and larger wins require submission to the National Lottery’s claims team.
What is the top prize in Daily Million?
The jackpot is fixed at €1,000,000. Matching all six numbers wins the full amount, regardless of how many other players also match all six.
How long do you have to collect a prize in Ireland?
Each ticket is valid for 90 days from the draw date. After that, winnings cannot be claimed.
What is done with Daily Million prizes that go unclaimed?
Unclaimed Daily Million funds are redirected into the National Lottery’s pool for community programmes, future games, and special events.
Does anybody ever win Daily Million?
Yes. Hundreds of thousands of prizes are awarded every year across both the main game and Daily Million Plus.
Can Daily Million winners stay anonymous?
Irish lottery winners may choose anonymity. Names and personal details are never published unless a player opts in.
Has anyone ever won €500,000 on Daily Million Plus?
Yes. The Plus top prize is frequently claimed throughout the year due to the nature of fixed odds and twice-daily draws.