French Lotto is one of the most popular Lottery games played in France. French Lotto is run by La Francaise des Jeux. King Francis I introduced lotteries to France in 1505. The starting French Lotto jackpot is €2 million. The first France Lotto was drawn on a Friday the 13th. France Lotto has been celebrating Friday the 13th in an unusual and special manner. Lottery players are offered special jackpot prizes. In 2014, Friday the 13th a single ticket won a jaw-dropping prize worth €17 million! Several prize divisions and small guess ranges make it easy for the player to become a millionaire.