The festive cheer arrived early for one fortunate player in Cork, as they became the toast of the town with a hefty €500,000 reward from the EuroMillions Plus draw last Friday evening. In a week filled with preparation for the Yuletide festivities, this financial boon is sure to add an extra sparkle to their Christmas celebrations.
However, the substantial Irish win was not the only cause for celebration, as the EuroMillions draw also saw a grand €55 million jackpot prize go to a winning ticket in Portugal. Amidst the holiday excitement, this significant win underscores the transformative power that such lotteries can have on individuals across the continent.
Besides these major wins, ten lucky participants in the Ireland-only raffle also found reason to rejoice. Each of these winners found their tickets to be worth €5,000, giving them a welcome surprise just in time for the season of giving.
Delving into the details, over 50,000 people in Ireland participated in the excitement, staking their chances on the EuroMillions and EuroMillions Plus draws. With hopes hanging on every number selected, the outcome of the draws was as anticipated as any Christmas miracle.
The numbers that sealed fate on the night of December 22, 2023, for the main EuroMillions draw were 6, 14, 34, 44, and 49 with Lucky Stars 4 and 12 completing the winning combination. In the whirlwind of speculation and chance, these numbers now mark the coordinates of fortune for the soon-to-be millionaire in Portugal.
In the complimentary EuroMillions Plus draw, the digits 4, 15, 29, 32, and 36 took on a special significance, aligning to create a half-million-euro prize for the newest Corkonian winner. Already, there’s talk of celebratory bottles of Prosecco being popped, family and friends gathering, and plans being made for this unexpected windfall.
Not forgetting the winning raffle numbers were also announced, providing an extra dose of luck and potential for holiday cheer. The following is the list of the victorious raffle codes:
– I-PZL-47901
– I-QCN-08058
– I-QCN-74963
– I-QCP-67671
– I-QCP-78947
– I-QCQ-97031
– I-QCR-38310
– I-QCR-57090
– I-QCS-23778
– I-QCT-25840
Each raffle winner has found an additional €5,000 to warm their pockets and hearts this winter season.
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In summary, for one lucky EuroMillions player in Cork and a Portuguese EuroMillions participant, the days leading up to Christmas are now filled with a financial glow that only such a windfall could provide. As cork residents join in the toast to early prosperity, it’s a warm reminder that the season of miracles still holds true for some.
