French Lotto Chance Number
Beyond the five main numbers, French Lotto draws a single Chance number from 1 to 10. It is what sets the French game apart — here is what it does and how it features when you bet.
What the Chance number is
The Chance number is a single ball drawn from a separate pool of 1 to 10, alongside the five main numbers from 1 to 49. In the French game it is the key to the top prize: you need all five main numbers plus the Chance number to take the jackpot. It also props up the lower tiers, and matching just the Chance number on its own returns a small prize. It is drawn every French Lotto draw.
The Chance number when you bet
Because the Chance number is drawn from its own 1 to 10 pool, it can be its own fixed-odds market when you bet — separate from the five main numbers. With only ten possible values, it is a short-odds pick on its own, and the terms are shown before you confirm. See the French Lotto guide for the full picture, or odds and payouts for how markets are priced.
Frequently asked questions
What is the French Lotto Chance number?
A single number drawn from a separate pool of 1 to 10. In the French game you need it on top of all five main numbers to win the jackpot, and matching it alone returns a small prize.
Can I bet on the Chance number on its own?
Yes, where offered it is its own fixed-odds market. With only ten possible values it is a short-odds pick, and the terms are shown before you confirm a bet.