These are the luckiest numbers in the French Lottery

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Attention to all dreamers out there who have always imagined winning big with a scratch card or Lotto ticket (and we know there are plenty of you), we have some exciting news for you! A new study has been released by an online casino site, revealing the most commonly drawn numbers in the lottery by the FDJ.

Hey there! Did you know that at the Loto, there are (almost) an infinite number of possible combinations? A whopping 1,906,884, to be exact. And guess what? Your chances of winning a prize are only 16%, which can sometimes feel a bit disappointing. But what if we told you there's a way to (slightly) increase your odds and boost your chances of hitting the jackpot?
Discover the magical numbers
Our friends at Casinos en ligne have done some serious research by analyzing all the drawings done by the Française des Jeux in the last 9 years. It must have been quite a task, right? But it paid off as they were able to identify a list of the most frequently drawn numbers in the past. How exciting is that?

Ah, the excitement of winning the jackpot! Each year, certain lucky numbers seem to shine more brightly, increasing players' chances of hitting the big jackpot. In 2024, the most popular regular ball is 14, drawn an impressive 2 times out of 4 jackpots. The bonus ball for this year is currently 3, the only one drawn so far. It's interesting to note that in 2022 and 2023, the most drawn numbers were 12 and 13. Could it be 15's time to sparkle in 2025? Why not give it a shot and see if luck is smiling on you!


Is 7 your best ally?

Over time, no matter the years, some numbers still stand out as lucky ones. For regular balls, 5 is a standout (with the highest drawing score in a single year), and 9 consistently remains among the most common, even reaching the first place on the podium twice.

As for the bonus balls, 7 takes the lead, accumulating the highest number of draws most regularly. This news is likely to please many players, as a study by the FDJ published a few years ago revealed it is the most drawn number.

7 is the favorite number of nearly 50% of bettors. At the same time, just look at its recurrence in the world of Harry Potter to understand that it is a bit magical.

And guess what? On average, 28.5 jackpots are won every year (incredible, right? 2017 saw 35 winners, that's practically a win every 10 days), giving you at least 24 opportunities to test this theory by playing the numbers 14, 5, 9, and 7 plus the bonus number (or 3). Just remember that playing involves risks, so have a blast, but play responsibly (and don't forget, if you ever need help, chat with your buddies... or call 09 74 75 13 13).