Anticipation rippled through Ireland as the EuroMillions lottery reached a peak with a colossal jackpot of €220 million up for grabs, setting the stage for what could have been the largest prize ever won in Ireland’s EuroMillions history. The search for the lucky winner intensified as hopeful gamblers thirsted after the life-altering sum. This record-breaking jackpot eclipsed the previous Irish EuroMillions highlight, a €30.09 million windfall won by a fortunate Clare family in February 2022 with a Quick Pick ticket.
The excitement that started in 2004, when the EuroMillions game was introduced in Ireland, reached a new height with this near-record jackpot, which, if claimed, would have marked the eighteenth Irish EuroMillions jackpot win. Alas, as the numbers were drawn, the sounds of hopeful hearts crescendoed across the nation.
The numbers that held the fate of many eager participants were announced: 4, 6, 20, 24, and 25, with Lucky Stars 5 and 9 completing the main draw. The accompanying EuroMillions Plus game presented its winning numbers of 6, 13, 28, 36, and 38. As added suspense, the raffle numbers specific to the Ireland-only game, promising its own tier of prizes, were also drawn.
While the grand prize went unclaimed, plenty of smaller wins were spread amongst the hopefuls. The National Lottery confirmed that despite the jackpot remaining intact, over 67,000 players in Ireland achieved various smaller prizes. The call to double-check one’s tickets echoed through the air as these winnings sought their rightful owners.
In the main EuroMillions draw, two Irish contenders won a handsome €969 each for matching four main numbers along with two Lucky Stars. The EuroMillions Plus saw 81 players snagging €2,000 each for aligning four out of the five Plus numbers on their tickets. A delightful group of ten participants bagged €5,000 each courtesy of the Ireland-only raffle.
Even with the €220 million jackpot rolling over, there was no shortage of excitement in the lottery realm. Attention swiftly turned to the next opportunity for fortune as the Irish Lotto jackpot also swelled, with an estimated pinnacle of €7.5 million in sight for the upcoming draw.
Reflecting on the history of 2021, it’s worth noting that the Lotto jackpot has been claimed twelve times, with winning tickets sold to players hailing from various counties, including Limerick, Dublin, and beyond, adding to the mosaic of fortune that has graced the land.
Speaking to the stirring anticipation in the air, a National Lottery spokesperson shared their sentiments, “With not just one but two immense jackpots up for grabs, we could witness an extraordinary week for National Lottery players.” They went on to highlight the approaching Lotto jackpot, poised at roughly €7.5 million, and reminded those with dreams of riches that tickets could be purchased both at physical storefronts and digitally via the National Lottery app or their official website, with the cutoff for Lotto ticket sales looming at 7:45 pm on Wednesday evening.
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