A couple from the Oise region won €13 million in the French Lotto by playing a combination linked to their family history. The six winning numbers had been given to the player by his mother, who had passed away shortly before the draw. The new multimillionaires have chosen to remain anonymous.
His mother's favorite numbers
The player didn't fill out his ticket randomly. He selected the numbers 13, 19, 24, 32, and 43, along with the Lucky Number 2. This was his mother's lucky combination. Before she passed away, she had passed these numbers on to him. "She had given me her numbers.""The winner explained. By playing them a few weeks later, he won the entire jackpot offered in the draw on Saturday, June 6, 2026."
The jackpot has been increased from 10 million to 13 million euros.
The draw, originally held for Mother's Day, took place on Saturday, May 30th. An exceptional jackpot of €10 million was offered, but no player matched all five main numbers and the bonus number. With no top prize winner, the jackpot increased in subsequent draws, reaching €13 million on June 6th. That evening, a single ticket matched all the numbers, allowing the couple from Picardy to win the entire prize.
A victory discovered in the utmost discretion
The winners' identities have not been revealed. Only their geographical origin is known: they live in the Oise department. The point of sale where the ticket was validated also remains confidential, at the couple's request. This discretion is intended to allow them to organize their new life without attracting attention. The €13 million prize has now been awarded to them, after the usual checks of the ticket and the winning combination.
Moving house and a new home
The two winners have already finalized several plans. They wish to leave their current region and settle elsewhere, in a new home. This move should offer them a new lifestyle and allow them to enjoy their newfound wealth away from their usual routine. The couple has not disclosed their intended destination or the value of their future property. They intend to take the time to prepare for their move and carefully manage the consequences of such a significant win.
Part of the 13 million is earmarked for charities
The new multimillionaires do not intend to keep the entire sum for their personal projects. They also wish to make donations to charities. The choice of organizations and the amounts to be allocated to them have not been specified. Having transformed his mother's numbers into a fortune of 13 million euros, the winner thus wants to dedicate a portion of this money to charitable causes.
