There’s a fresh wave of excitement rippling through the Irish lottery community as the National Lottery has called upon ticket holders to engage in a thorough check of their recent purchases. This appeal follows the lottery’s revelation of the specific store that sold the lucrative EuroMillions Plus ticket, now valued at a staggering €500,000.
In an enthralling turn of events during Tuesday night’s draw on April 16, the lottery gods smiled upon one fortunate individual who defied the odds by matching all five numbers in the EuroMillions Plus game. The lucky numbers that have transformed one player’s financial fate were 19, 22, 24, 26, and 47.
Adding to the suspense, lottery officials had previously confirmed that the prized ticket resided somewhere in Wicklow. The mystery has since been dispelled, as it was disclosed that the Circle K Bray South, conveniently situated on the Dublin Road in Bray, played the role of fortune’s distributor on the day of the draw.
The urgency in the National Lottery’s message is palpable as they encourage players to inspect their tickets with the utmost care. Those holding the winning combination should immediately endorse the back of their valued ticket and secure it safely away. The next decisive step for the potential winner is to initiate contact with the National Lottery’s prize claims team, either by calling the 1800 666 222 hotline or reaching out via email at [email protected]. Upon making contact, arrangements will be set in motion for the winner to claim their impressive bounty.
This recent win has only served to amplify Wicklow’s streak of fortune, echoing a similar win from the previous Friday night’s EuroMillions Plus draw. An online player from the very same county had commenced their weekend with grand celebrations after capturing the same top prize. A National Lottery spokesperson seized the opportunity to acknowledge the remarkable stroke of luck that has befallen EuroMillions enthusiasts in Wicklow and further urged players to diligently check their tickets.
They conveyed their message with a blend of excitement and anticipation: “EuroMillions players in Wicklow are certainly on to a good thing with two top prize wins of €500,000 just days apart. The Circle K Bray South could very well be harboring the lucky ticket within its premises, so we remind everyone to check their tickets closely today. There’s a breath-taking sum of €500,000 waiting to be claimed, and promptly getting in touch with our prize claims team could see our latest winner crossing the threshold of Lotto HQ to stake their claim.”
It was not just one lucky individual; over 42,000 players across Ireland enjoyed wins from Tuesday night’s combined EuroMillions and EuroMillions Plus draws—with the Wicklow ticket holder claiming the title of the nation’s largest winner that evening. The much-coveted jackpot, worth over €106 million, evaded capture this round, thereby propelling Friday’s jackpot towards a monumental estimated €120 million. Those who dare to dream of unimaginable wealth are reminded to make their play either in-store, via the National Lottery app, or by visiting www.lottery.ie before the cut-off time of 7:30 pm on Friday evening.
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