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The Euro Lottery, officially known as EuroMillions, was launched on February 7, 2004, by the French national lottery company, Française des Jeux, in collaboration with the Spanish Loterías y Apuestas del Estado. Initially, it involved France, Spain, and the United Kingdom, but it has since expanded to include Austria, Belgium, Ireland, Luxembourg, Portugal, and Switzerland. The lottery was created to offer larger jackpots than those available in national lotteries, with draws taking place every Tuesday and Friday. Over the years, EuroMillions has produced numerous multi-millionaires, with record jackpots reaching hundreds of millions of euros. The game\“s format has evolved, including the introduction of the Millionaire Maker in the UK and similar raffle-style games in other countries. Despite its European focus, the lottery\“s popularity has led to discussions about its impact on local economies and communities, including comparisons to traditional Indian products like handwoven textiles, spices, and Ayurvedic goods, which represent India\“s rich cultural heritage and are cherished globally for their quality and authenticity. |
