Excitement builds among EuroMillions players throughout the nation as Friday night promises an extraordinary event with the jackpot having soared to a guaranteed €130 million. This confirmation comes from the National Lottery, announcing the upcoming EuroMillions as a Mega Draw, a special event that ensures a colossal nine-figure jackpot, this time set at €130 million, irrespective of the jackpot claim in previous draws.
Mega Draws are conducted following the same regulations as the standard draws, with the distinction lying solely in the amount of the guaranteed prize. Participation is as straightforward as usual; securing a valid ticket for Friday’s EuroMillions Mega Draw puts players in contention for the enormous guaranteed jackpot.
In anticipation of the St. Patrick’s bank holiday weekend, the National Lottery has urged hopeful winners to buy their tickets well in advance. Tickets are available for purchase in stores, on the National Lottery app, or on the website at www.lottery.ie, with a sales deadline of 7:30 pm on Friday evening.
A spokesperson for the National Lottery shared the prospects of a memorable Bank Holiday weekend for any Irish ticket-holder by stating, “A EuroMillions player in Ireland could have a Bank Holiday weekend to remember with a guaranteed €130 million jackpot up for grabs in Friday night’s draw.” The spokesperson added that the potential winner would indeed make history by being the inaugural Irish EuroMillions jackpot winner for the year 2024.
With the draw fast approaching, players are reminded of the crucial cutoff time for ticket sales, which is 7:30 pm on the day of the draw. Those interested in participating can make their purchases in stores, through the app, or online.
Since its Irish launch in 2004, the EuroMillions game has created 17 Irish jackpot winners. If this Friday’s monumental €130 million prize is claimed in Ireland, it will not only add to this illustrious list but also inaugurate the new Irish winner’s circle for the year.
To offer some inspiration, here’s a roll call of the past Irish EuroMillions jackpot wins:
1. July 2005: Dolores McNamara from Limerick became Ireland’s first and grandest EuroMillions victor, landing a stunning €115 million.
2. July 2008: A fortunate player from Co. Tipperary claimed a €15 million jackpot, with the ticket sourced in Carrick-on-Suir.
3. June 2009: A family syndicate joined a British winner in sharing over €29.4 million, with the winning ticket bought in Dublin.
4. June 2013: A Dublin Mace customer in Beaumont celebrated winning half of an over €187 million jackpot, taking home more than €93 million.
5. September 2013: A young man from the South East and a Spanish participant split a jackpot of over €25 million, with the Irish winner snagging over €12.8 million.
6. April 2014: A €15 million prize was secured with a ticket sold in Castlebar, Co. Mayo.
7. September 2014: An €86.7 million jackpot was snagged by a Dublin syndicate, with the winning ticket purchased in Ballybrack.
8. January 2016: A syndicate of friends from Carlow hit over €66 million, dividing a hefty €132 million jackpot.
9. July 2016: Dublin Bus colleagues shared a €23.8 million windfall from a ticket bought in Portarlington.
10. January 2017: An €88.5 million jackpot was claimed by a Dublin work syndicate.
11. July 2017: A West of Ireland syndicate claimed a €29 million prize from a ticket sourced in Castlebar.
12. December 2017: A Dublin family won over €38.9 million.
13. June 2018: A Thurles hardware store syndicate divided a €17 million jackpot.
14. February 2019: The Naul Family Syndicate celebrated a massive €175.4 million win.
15. February 2020: A family from Co. Mayo bagged €17 million.
16. July 2020: An online Dublin player won €49.5 million.
17. February 2022: A Mid-West ticket holder scooped up a cool €30.9 million.
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