What a day! From 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., the new Crescendo drawing game punctuated the players’ afternoon with seven successive draws. The game delivered three jackpots on this first day: €200,000 net of tax at 2:00 p.m., €100,000 at 3:00 p.m. and a grandiose finale at 7:00 p.m. with €400,000. Between these highlights, the jackpot climbed and climbed… without falling at 4 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., before the explosion of the last draw. We summarize together this first intense day of the Crescendo draw which was a great success for FDJ, and for the players.
🔔 The essential information on the first 7 Crescendo FDJ draws
- ✅ Three jackpots fell during the 7 draws : €200,000 at 2 p.m., €100,000 at 3 p.m. and €400,000 at 7 p.m. (gains net of tax).
- ✅ The 7 draws followed one another this Saturday, November 8accumulating 6,825,508 grids played (calculated with the winning probability 1/3.92).
- ✅ The next meeting with the Crescendo lottery will take place next weekSaturday November 15 for €700,000 in winnings inevitably won.
In total, 1,741,201 winning grids all categories combined were recorded on this day of Saturday November 8, 2025 in a total of seven draws. By applying the probability factor (≈ 1 win for 3.92 grids played), we estimate participation in 6 825 508 grilles (€1 grid according to FDJ regulations). Yes, it plays strong!
The key moments of the day: departure at 1:00 p.m. and fireworks at 7:00 p.m.
We invite you to relive the notable moments of this Saturday, November 8 at Crescendo, a long day full of emotion, especially for the 3 lucky winners who won the jackpots today.
1:00 p.m. — Warm-up for the very first Crescendo draw
First draw, €100,000 at stakeno jackpot won but already a shower of winnings across all ranks. Participation for its part already amounted to an estimated more than 1 million grids played, a strong participation for this first Crescendo draw that we had commented on.
2:00 p.m. — The first splash, first winning draw
An hour passes, validated grids accumulate at points of sale and online on FDJ.fr et a player lines up the 10 numbers, he pockets €200,000 net of tax. Historical.
3:00 p.m. — Two passes, the jackpot falls a second time in a row
New draw and new winner, this time for 100 000€. The dream machine is launched and alongside this second big winner who sees the jackpot fall again to €100,000 for the 4th draw of the day at 4:00 p.m., six other lucky people won €1,000 by finding 9 and the winning letter among the 10 correct numbers.
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. — The gap without a winner, the prize pool increases
Three draws without a big winner, a golden opportunity for the jackpot which has increased by €100,000 to €200,000 and €300,000 then finally up to €400,000, the record jackpot of this first day. The tension then increases a notch.
7:00 p.m. — The fireworks and a record €400,000 winner
The perfect combination falls, the Crescendo draw result displays the following winning numbers 5 – 6 – 8 – 13 – 14 – 15 – 17 – 19 – 20 – 24. In France, a grid validated for this final draw this Saturday, November 8 finds the winning combination in full, it’s the jackpot! A gain of €400,000 net of tax awaits this player to end this first Crescendo Saturday in style.
Below, find all the winning and jackpot combinations in play at Crescendo today:
| Hour | Numbers + letter | Jackpot in play | Jackpot fallen? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13:00 | 2 – 7 – 8 – 9 – 18 – 19 – 21 – 23 – 24 – 25 + A | 100 000€ | — |
| 14:00 | 2 – 5 – 6 – 12 – 14 – 15 – 18 – 22 – 23 – 24 + A | 200 000€ | Oui (200 000€) |
| 15:00 | 1 – 2 – 7 – 10 – 11 – 12 – 15 – 16 – 21 – 22 + S | 100 000€ | Oui (100 000€) |
| 16:00 | 2 – 3 – 6 – 10 – 11 – 13 – 16 – 17 – 19 – 25 + E | 100 000€ | Non |
| 17:00 | 1 – 3 – 4 – 8 – 9 – 10 – 14 – 15 – 19 – 21 + M | 200 000€ | Non |
| 18:00 | 4 – 6 – 9 – 11 – 13 – 16 – 18 – 20 – 24 – 25 + S | 300 000€ | Non |
| 19:00 | 5 – 6 – 8 – 13 – 14 – 15 – 17 – 19 – 20 – 24 + E | 400 000€ | Oui (400 000€) |
🔔Reminder: FDJ earnings are net of tax In France. Price of a grid: 1 €. Probability of obtaining a gain (all ranks combined): ≈ 1 in 3.92 (see FDJ regulations).
Below, find the estimated participation draw by draw (all winning categories combined)
| Hour | Winning Grids | Estimated grids played (× 3.92) |
|---|---|---|
| 13:00 | 289 127 | 1 133 378 |
| 14:00 | 214 339 | 840 209 |
| 15:00 | 227 637 | 892 337 |
| 16:00 | 229 872 | 901 098 |
| 17:00 | 227 157 | 890 455 |
| 18:00 | 237 795 | 932 156 |
| 19:00 | 315 274 | 1 235 874 |
| Total | 1 741 201 | 6 825 508 |
This estimate gives the order of magnitude of the day: more than 6.8 million grids played for this launch (i.e. as many euros bet, the grid worth €1)and a cumul of jackpots distributed of 700 000€ out of three winners (€200k + €100k + €400k).
Judging by this first day, Crescendo has everything to become players’ favorite weekend event and take its place alongside the Loto draw : a €1 ticket, draws every hour et an evolving jackpot which can climb very high throughout the afternoon.
We can’t wait to follow the next round of draws… with, why not, a new series of winners in the process!
