Since the launch of EuroMillions in 2004, some numbers appear more frequently than others. Discover our complete analysis of hot and cold numbers to optimise your grids in 2025.
What is a Hot Number?
A hot number is a number that has been drawn more frequently than the statistical average. Over more than 1,900 draws, some numbers have come up as many as 180+ times, whereas the theoretical average is around 152 appearances.
What is a Cold Number?
Conversely, a cold number is a number that appears less often than statistically expected. Some numbers have only been drawn 130-140 times since 2004.
Top 15 Hot Numbers (Updated 2025)
Here are the most frequently drawn numbers since the start of EuroMillions:
- 50 - 181 draws (11.8% above average)
- 44 - 178 draws
- 23 - 177 draws
- 19 - 176 draws
- 27 - 175 draws
- 17 - 174 draws
- 5 - 173 draws
- 4 - 172 draws
- 20 - 171 draws
- 38 - 170 draws
- 28 - 169 draws
- 42 - 168 draws
- 37 - 167 draws
- 6 - 166 draws
- 11 - 165 draws
Top 15 Cold Numbers
The least drawn numbers since 2004:
- 48 - 132 draws (13.2% below average)
- 33 - 134 draws
- 46 - 136 draws
- 40 - 138 draws
- 2 - 139 draws
- 31 - 141 draws
- 43 - 142 draws
- 36 - 143 draws
- 26 - 144 draws
- 30 - 145 draws
- 45 - 146 draws
- 8 - 147 draws
- 24 - 148 draws
- 15 - 149 draws
- 41 - 150 draws
Hot and Cold Stars
Hot Stars (1-12)
- 5 - 187 draws
- 2 - 185 draws
- 3 - 178 draws
- 8 - 175 draws
- 7 - 172 draws
Cold Stars
- 10 - 142 draws
- 4 - 148 draws
- 11 - 151 draws
- 9 - 154 draws
- 12 - 156 draws
Should You Play Hot or Cold Numbers?
Arguments for Hot Numbers
Supporters of this approach believe that:
- Hot numbers have "momentum"
- Statistical gaps can persist
- Following observed trends
Arguments for Cold Numbers
Others prefer cold numbers because:
- Law of return to the mean
- Cold numbers "have to" catch up
- Less played by others = potentially higher winnings if you win
The Statistical Truth
Each draw is independent. The probabilities are the same every time, whether the number is hot or cold. A number drawn 180 times has exactly the same chance of coming up as a number drawn 130 times.
However, historical analysis can help:
- Create balanced grids
- Avoid personal biases
- Adopt a structured approach
Strategies Combining Hot and Cold
60/40 Strategy
- 3 hot numbers
- 2 cold numbers
- 1 hot star + 1 cold star
Balanced Strategy
- 2 hot numbers
- 2 medium numbers
- 1 cold number
- 1 hot star + 1 medium star
Extremes Strategy
- 2 very hot numbers (top 5)
- 2 very cold numbers (bottom 5)
- 1 medium number
- Mix of stars
Evolution of Hot Numbers by Period
2024-2025 Trends (last 6 months)
Some numbers show strong recent activity:
- 17: 12 appearances (upward trend)
- 50: 11 appearances
- 23: 10 appearances
- 44: 10 appearances
Numbers Losing Momentum
Former hot numbers slowing down:
- 6: Only 3 appearances over 6 months
- 11: 4 appearances over 6 months
Impact of Geographic Distribution
Are hot and cold numbers the same in every country?
Yes, because:
- The draw is unique and shared between 9 countries
- The results are identical everywhere
- Only participation varies by country
However, the combinations played differ:
- In France: Preference for dates (1-31)
- In the UK: More diversification
- In Spain: Round numbers popular
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Only playing hot numbers: Reduces diversity
- Believing in the "due number": Gambler's fallacy
- Ignoring distribution: Check odd/even, decades
- Always playing the same cold numbers: Costly without guarantee
- Not checking updates: Statistics change
Using AI to Optimise
Our artificial intelligence takes into account:
- Complete historical frequencies
- Recent trends (3, 6, 12 months)
- Optimal distribution
- Hot/cold balance
- Grid diversification
It generates combinations that:
- Avoid classic biases
- Cover a maximum of scenarios
- Respect statistical distributions
- Adapt to the latest draws
Conclusion
Hot and cold numbers offer an interesting perspective on EuroMillions history, but guarantee no winnings. The smartest approach is to:
- Understand statistics without blindly believing in them
- Diversify your grids by mixing hot and cold
- Use AI to optimise automatically
- Play responsibly with a set budget
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