In an extraordinary stroke of luck, one fortunate EuroMillions player from Cork has secured a life-altering sum of more than €1 million. The substantial winnings came through a uniquely Irish EuroMillions raffle, held only a few times annually.
The lucky individual claimed an impressive €1,005,000 in this exclusive Ireland Only Raffle. This special draw not only guarantees each of ten Irish participants an additional €1 million, but also bestows the standard €5,000 prize. EuroMillions officials have confirmed that the winning ticket was purchased in Cork, with the exact store location slated for announcement on Sunday, May 19.
In the interim, the National Lottery has earnestly urged all participants from the Rebel County to meticulously check their tickets. One of them holds a ticket now valued at a life-changing €1,005,000. The lucky winner is strongly advised to sign the back of their ticket promptly and to keep it secure. For further proceedings, they should reach out to the prize claims team at 1800 666 222 or via email at [email protected]. Arrangements will then be made for them to visit Lotto HQ and collect their prize.
Sarah Orr, the National Lottery spokesperson, commented on the remarkable win, stating, “Friday night’s draw saw over 45,000 Irish players winning prizes across both the EuroMillions and EuroMillions Plus draws. A player from Cork officially became the largest winner of the night by seizing €1,005,000 in the special Ireland Only Raffle. We are fervently appealing to all players in Cork to double-check their tickets today, particularly the raffle codes, as one has a life-altering prize awaiting collection. The initial step for the winner should be to sign the back of their ticket and ensure its safety. They should then contact our prize claims team, who will arrange their visit to Lotto HQ to collect their extraordinary prize.”
“The Cork winner has undoubtedly kick-started their weekend on an incredible note! For players still dreaming of hitting it big, tonight’s Lotto jackpot is rolling toward an estimated €2.
.5 million. Tickets are available for purchase nationwide, in-store, through our app, and on www.lottery.ie until 7:45 pm today,” Orr added.
Each player in Ireland and for every line purchased in the EuroMillions draw receives a unique IOR code, comprised of four letters and five numbers. From all IOR codes generated in a given draw, 10 Irish players win €5,000 each. During special pre-announced draw dates like last Friday’s, each of the 10 IOR winners will win the usual €5,000, and one of these winners will additionally receive a grand prize of €1 million.
Last Friday’s draw code was I-QQN-12284. Players are encouraged to verify their tickets, as this code indicates the holder of the €1,005,000 prize.
While the EuroMillions jackpot didn’t find a winner this time, 45,000 lucky players in Ireland claimed prizes in both the EuroMillions and Plus games, including the special Ireland Only Raffle winner.
Additionally, the other nine winners of the €5,000 raffle had the following codes:
Furthermore, another fortunate EuroMillions player from Co Laois won the top prize of €500,000 this week. The winning ticket was purchased at the Daybreak store on Main Street in Borris-in-Ossary.
An online player from Kilkenny also celebrated the win of the EuroMillions Plus top prize, amounting to €500,000, collected at Lotto HQ this week. The player revealed they realized their win right after the April 26 draw but chose to keep it private until they could officially claim their prize.
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Stay tuned for more updates and ensure to check your EuroMillions tickets – as Cork has yet another millionaire to celebrate this incredible win!
