This Friday, the record sum of €243 million is up for grabs in the EuroMillions. This is an unprecedented amount since the game's creation in 2004. But how do you manage such a jackpot? Isabelle Cesari, head of major winner relations at Française des Jeux (FDJ), reveals the specific support the company provides to winners.
A personalized journey to keep your feet on the ground
"As soon as they receive their check, we provide them with some essential reference points," explains Isabelle Cesari. In concrete terms, the FDJ offers these winners a personalized welcome and then offers them regular follow-up: around twenty meetings spread out over time to guide them in their new life. The goal? "To give them neutral and objective information so they can make informed choices," emphasizes the manager.
Exchanges between winners to better manage the post-jackpot period
These big winners—those who pocket more than a million euros—also have the opportunity to meet during workshops where they anonymously share their experiences. A much-appreciated moment: "These exchanges are precious, highly sought after by the winners," insists Isabelle Cesari. In France, around 200 new millionaires are supported each year by the FDJ, or "a little more than one every two days." As for their profile, Isabelle Cesari specifies that it is "very variable," and that there is no correlation between the increase in the number of players and the country's socio-economic situation.
