In what will undoubtedly be a weekend to remember, one fortunate EuroMillions player in Cork has emerged as Ireland’s latest millionaire following the special ‘Ireland Only’ raffle held on Friday night. This particular draw ensured that a staggering €1 million was guaranteed to one lucky winner, adding a must-be-won, transformative sum of money to the usual €5,000 winnings associated with the 10 generated raffle codes.
The extraordinary news means that one person in Cork has now bagged a total of €1,005,000. However, the elated winner has yet to come forward to claim their life-changing prize.
EuroMillions enthusiasts across the Rebel County are urged to meticulously check their tickets, especially the raffle codes, as they could be holding a small piece of paper worth over a million euros. The all-important winning code from Friday night’s jackpot is I-QQN-12284. If this code matches up with a player’s ticket, they are advised to sign the back of the ticket immediately and store it in a secure location. Subsequently, they should get in touch with the National Lottery’s prize claims team either by calling 1800 666 222 or via email at [email protected] to make arrangements for collecting their massive winnings from the Lotto HQ.
The exact store that sold this golden ticket will be disclosed tomorrow, heightening the excitement and anticipation across Cork as locals scour their tickets and dream of newfound wealth.
National Lottery spokesperson Sarah Orr commented on the thrilling event, saying, “Friday night’s draw saw over 45,000 players in Ireland win prizes across the EuroMillions and EuroMillions Plus draws, but a Cork player has become the standout winner of the night by scooping €1,005,000 in the special Ireland Only Raffle. We are making a fervent appeal to all our players in the Cork area to check their tickets carefully today, particularly the Raffle codes, as one player is in possession of a life-changing prize. The first essential step for the winner is to sign the back of their ticket and keep it safe. They should then make immediate contact with our prize claims team, who will facilitate their visit to Lotto HQ to collect this incredible prize.”
Orr further highlighted the excitement and transformative potential of such a win, noting, “The Cork player certainly got their weekend off to an incredible start! For anyone still dreaming of hitting the jackpot this weekend, tonight’s Lotto jackpot is set to roll towards an estimated €2.5 million. Tickets are available for purchase nationwide in-store, through our mobile app, and online at www.
.lottery.ie ahead of the 7.45pm cut-off time for sales this evening.”
The weekend’s winning spree didn’t stop at the one-million-euro mark. Over 45,000 players across Ireland secured various prizes through the EuroMillions and EuroMillions Plus draws. This period of good fortune serves as a reminder of the unpredictability and excitement that comes with participating in the lottery.
As Cork buzzes with anticipation and elation, the story serves as an inspiration to all EuroMillions players, demonstrating that dreams really can come true. For non-winners, tonight’s Lotto draw indeed offers another chance to dream big, with an impressive €2.5 million up for grabs.
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For players in Cork and beyond, the excitement of this weekend’s EuroMillions draw adds a layer of hope and anticipation. The task now lies in ensuring that every ticket is checked, every code scrutinized, and every player given a chance to claim life-changing fortunes. Indeed, for one lucky Cork resident, this weekend marks the dawn of a new chapter paved with millionaire dreams realized.
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