French couple wins €8 million lottery jackpot after meeting days earlier

A couple from France who had met only a few days before purchased a single ticket together in the national lottery Française des Jeux. Their numbers – 9, 10, 11, 21, 22 with a bonus 9 – matched the draw, awarding them an €8 million jackpot, one of the largest ever in the Maine‑et‑Loire department. The win was confirmed weeks later by FDJ, which congratulated the pair and highlighted the rarity of the event. The newly‑rich duo is now considering their future together, bolstered by the sudden fortune.

The lottery operator noted the unusual circumstance of the win, emphasizing how a joint decision to play can lead to a life‑changing outcome.