Lottery App: Can It Check Millionaire Maker Codes for You?

Wondering if the Lottery app could help with checking your Millionaire Maker codes? The Millionaire Maker is a raffle included with every EuroMillions ticket bought in the UK, adding a unique code and the chance to win a £1 million prize.

With many players unsure how their raffle codes are checked, or if technology can make the process easier, this guide looks at whether the National Lottery app offers a convenient way to confirm results. If you want to know how Millionaire Maker works, whether the app can check codes, and what to do if you win, you are in the right place.

Lotteries are always games of chance, so outcomes cannot be guaranteed.

How the Lottery App Works with Millionaire Maker Codes

The official National Lottery app is a free tool that lets you buy tickets, check results, and keep track of your entries on your phone.

When you purchase a EuroMillions ticket in the UK, a Millionaire Maker code is created and linked to each line you play. It is a separate, randomly generated mix of letters and numbers, and it is not related to your main EuroMillions selections.

The app can check whether that code has won. If you buy your ticket in the app, your entries appear in your account and any raffle win is flagged in My Games, with notifications available if you have them switched on. If you buy a paper ticket in a shop, the app can scan the barcode on the ticket using your phone’s camera. It reads all the games linked to that ticket, including Millionaire Maker, and shows whether the ticket has won a prize.

There is no need to type the code into the app. The barcode contains the information the app needs, and for digital purchases the code is already tied to your entry.

Remember that Millionaire Maker is a raffle. Only a set number of codes are drawn as winners from all codes issued for that draw. The number of prizes varies by event, but most draws create one £1 million winner.

Curious whether the app does these checks for you automatically? That is next.

Does the Lottery App Automatically Check Millionaire Maker Codes?

Yes. For tickets bought in the app, the Millionaire Maker code sits with your digital ticket and is checked when results are confirmed. Any win is clearly shown in My Games and you may also see an alert.

For paper tickets, the scan feature reads the barcode and compares it with the official results. If the ticket has won, whether in the main EuroMillions draw or in Millionaire Maker, the app will say so. There is no manual entry for Millionaire Maker codes because the app pulls the data straight from the ticket.

If you prefer buying in person, you might want to know what scanning feels like in practice.

How to Scan or Enter Millionaire Maker Codes in the App

The scan tool in the National Lottery app uses your phone’s camera to read the barcode on a paper ticket. After a short moment while it checks against the results, the ticket status appears on screen and confirms whether any prizes apply, including Millionaire Maker. Holding the barcode within the on-screen frame and keeping the ticket flat helps the camera pick it up quickly.

If you buy through the app or website, there is nothing to scan. Your entries are listed in My Games and Results, and any prizes are shown there once the draw has been processed.

There is no separate box to type in a Millionaire Maker code. The barcode carries everything needed to check the result and the app reads it for you.

So, what happens if the app shows that you have won?

What Happens If You Win a Millionaire Maker Prize?

If your Millionaire Maker code is drawn, what happens next depends on how you bought the ticket. For paper tickets bought in-store, you need to claim within 180 days of the draw date. 

Smaller prizes can often be paid by participating retailers. Larger prizes, including the £1 million Millionaire Maker award, are claimed directly through the National Lottery. You will need the original ticket, so keep it safe and intact until the claim is complete.

Full details on rules, prize tiers, and how claims are handled are published on the official National Lottery website.

All lottery draws, including Millionaire Maker, are random and cannot be influenced. If you choose to play, set a budget that suits you and seek help if you ever feel your gambling is becoming difficult. The National Lottery provides guidance and support.

In short, the app can check Millionaire Maker codes for you, whether your ticket is digital or scanned from a shop, and it helps make prize claims more straightforward.

_{*All values (Bet Levels, Maximum Wins etc.) mentioned in relation to these games are subject to change at any time. Game features mentioned may not be available in some jurisdictions.}

_{**The information provided in this blog is intended for educational purposes and should not be construed as betting advice or a guarantee of success. Always gamble responsibly.}