EuroMillions HotPicks vs Betting On EuroMillions

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If you've been watching UK television, you've probably noticed that the marketing brains behind EuroMillions HotPicks have launched a massive campaign to promote this new game with the slogan 'Get more than you expected'.

What is EuroMillions HotPicks?

EuroMillions HotPicks is a new game, from the UK lotto operator, which uses the main numbers from the EuroMillions draw (1-50). It takes place every Tuesday and Friday and it costs £1.50 to play.

Is the Way to Play similar to betting on EuroMillions with online bookmakers?

The approach is very similar, and some might argue it is intended to compete with the online bookmaker's offering. To be clear, you're not betting when playing HotPicks, but you also select between 1 and 5 balls.

How does EuroMillions HotPicks compare to Betting on the EuroMillions lotto?

Many customers are now asking us how EuroMillions HotPicks compares with betting on the EuroMillions draw and whether it is true that you can get better winnings by betting on the EuroMillions with bookmakers.

Below we've given our full ComparetheLotto assessment of how these two options stack up against each other based on 7 categories we believe are important to customers.

1. Excitement!

Exclamation marks are overused, but in this case justified. We believe betting on the lotto is ridiculously exciting, but you should always keep it fun. Please always bet or play responsibly.

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Winner: Both

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2. Good Cause Contribution

This is an important difference – bookmakers don't have the good cause contribution like the lottery operator, allowing them to offer better winnings.

Our advice is; if you decide to opt for the better winnings with the online bookmakers, why not make your own contribution to a charity or good cause that is important to you.

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Winner: EuroMillions HotPicks

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3. Bet Online & App

Both options offer the ability to bet online and through dedicated mobile apps.

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Winner: Both

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4. Choose Your Stake

It costs £1.50 to play HotPicks but when betting with bookmakers, you can choose your stake. You can bet as little as 50 pence with Boyle Sports making it an incredibly flexible option to suit all budgets.

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Winner: Betting on EuroMillions

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5. Players Outside UK

The National lottery website states that HotPicks players must be physically located in the UK or Isle of Man. However, the online bookmakers cater to many countries. Check the company's websites to confirm if your country is eligible.

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Winner: Betting on EuroMillions

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6. Potential New Customer Offer

Some betting companies offer new customers attractive lotto welcome offers. A great example at the time of writing is BoyleSports, who are offering new UK customers *. There are no special offers for HotPicks that we can see.

* As noted, this offer is available at time of writing. Terms and conditions apply. Please check the operators site for full details.

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Winner: Betting on EuroMillions

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7. Best Payouts on up to 4 numbers

Below we have done a comparison on the winnings for 1-4 balls for HotPicks v Betting on EuroMillions (BoyleSports) based on £1.50 prize or £1.50 bet stake* It's also worth remembering that in addition to below payouts, when you bet and win you also get your original stake back.

The comparison is clear as seen in the table below – you can get a whopping £19,500 extra or 65% more for 4 correct balls when betting compared to playing HotPicks.

* Payout information correct at time of writing and subject to change. Always check up to date information directly with the operators

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Winner: Betting on EuroMillions

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Winnings Comparison on £1.50

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Please Always Keep it Fun and Bet Responsibly!