“C’est un scénario totalement insolite qui s’est produit ce samedi 18 avril pour le tirage du Loto qui va à coup sûr entrer dans l’histoire.” This statement captures the excitement surrounding the latest Loto draw.
On April 18, 2026, three winners shared a total of 16 million euros. Each winner took home 5,333,334 euros.
The winning combination was 5, 22, 23, 24, 25, with the lucky number 10. This draw marked the largest jackpot of the year.
The jackpot had grown significantly—from 10 million euros on April 4 to an impressive 16 million euros just two weeks later.
This draw was part of the Easter Loto event. The excitement had been building as previous draws had gone unclaimed.
The winners have until June 17, 2026, to claim their prizes. They will receive support from the Grand Gagnant program of the Française des Jeux.
“Les trois gagnants vont bénéficier d’accompagnement Grand Gagnant de la Française des Jeux qui est déclenché au-dessus de 500 000 euros pour mieux appréhender l’arrivée et la gestion d’une telle somme d’argent,” a representative stated.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the identities of the winners. However, they are sure to make headlines as they navigate their new fortunes.
This remarkable win adds to a growing list of millionaires in France this year—totaling 25 millionaires in 2026.
Certainly, this is a moment that will be remembered in lottery history.
As excitement continues to build around future draws, all eyes will be on how these three winners manage their newfound wealth.