Friday the 13th Super Loto: A Chance to Win 13 Million Euros in 2024
Friday the 13th Super Loto: 13 Million Euros Up for Grabs
Why Friday the 13th Draws So Many Players
While the Loto typically holds its draws on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, FDJ takes advantage of the mythical status of Friday the 13th to offer a special Super Loto draw. Over the years, this date has become a favorite for many, with the FDJ reporting two to three times more ticket purchases compared to regular draws. In 2024, the jackpot has risen to an enticing 13 million euros, compared to the usual starting jackpot of 2 million euros.
The date, steeped in superstition, holds a special allure. A study by Flashs for JeuResponsable.fr revealed that 69% of people surveyed are more likely to play a game of chance on Friday the 13th, with 39% citing superstition as the primary motivation. It’s this mystique that continues to draw players to the event year after year, despite the odds.
The Odds of Winning the Super Loto
Despite the increased excitement surrounding the Friday the 13th Super Loto, players’ chances of winning remain the same as in any regular draw. Participants must select five numbers from 49 and one lucky number between 1 and 10. The odds of hitting the jackpot are roughly 1 in 19 million.
However, for this special event, FDJ has sweetened the pot by offering 50 winning codes, each worth 20,000 euros, compared to just 10 during regular Loto draws. Every ticket purchased for 3 euros not only gives players a shot at the 13 million euro jackpot but also automatically enters them into the draw for one of these codes, increasing their chances of walking away with a prize.
Stories of Luck and Tradition
For some, Friday the 13th has proven to be more than just a superstitious date. Ginette, a 72-year-old retiree, recalls winning two significant sums on Friday the 13th: first in 1997, when she took home 400,000 francs, and again in 2013, when she won 20,000 euros. “It’s hard to call it a coincidence,” she muses, as she prepares to play once more in 2024.
Others, like 34-year-old Gaspard, embrace the day’s mystical aura. Although he avoids signing contracts or making important decisions on Friday the 13th, he makes an exception for the Super Loto. “If the worst that happens is I lose a few euros, that’s not so bad,” he says.
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For some, like Anna and her friends, the Friday the 13th Loto has become a social tradition. Over the past four years, the group has come together for this draw, purchasing dozens of tickets and hoping to fund their next adventure with any winnings. “We don’t expect to become millionaires,” Anna admits, “but if we win a little, it’s a bonus for the night.”
A Date to Remember
Whether it’s due to superstition, tradition, or simply the chance to win big, Friday the 13th continues to be an iconic date for Loto players across France. With 13 million euros on the line and 50 codes worth 20,000 euros up for grabs, this September 13, 2024, promises to be another memorable day for those taking their chance at fortune.
