Bon Chance

An unemployed Frenchman, aged 55, and one of his children are celebrating winning €75,880,000 (around £50 million) on EuroMillions. Together they bought an entry with combinations of the family's ages. The winning numbers were 12, 13, 19, 21, 38 with star numbers 3 and 9. Française des Jeux, the French lottery operators, said the winning ticket in Friday’s draw was bought in "Cafe de l’Arrivee" at Franconville-la-Garenne in Val d’Oise, which is close to Paris.

- 22/9/05