In an astonishing turn of luck, a EuroMillions player in Cork has become Ireland’s newest millionaire after securing a life-changing windfall in the special ‘Ireland Only’ raffle held on Friday night. The excitement across the county is palpable as the newly-minted millionaire has yet to come forward to claim their prize.
The special draw on Friday night was particularly significant, as it guaranteed a hefty €1 million for one fortunate EuroMillions player. This amount was in addition to the usual €5,000 winnings, a reward typically obtained by generating 10 raffle codes. This means that one lucky individual from Cork is now €1,005,000 richer and might not even be aware of their fortune.
Adding to the mounting excitement is the anticipation regarding the next steps for the winner. Players in the area are being strongly urged to check their tickets meticulously to see if they hold the winning code, I-QQN-12284. Should the hopeful winner identify themselves, it is crucial that they sign the back of their winning ticket and store it securely. The National Lottery’s prize claims team can then be contacted either via phone at 1800 666 222 or through email at [email protected] to arrange the collection of the substantial prize from Lotto HQ.
The announcement of the exact store that sold the winning ticket is awaited with keen interest and is expected to be revealed by tomorrow.
Sarah Orr, a spokesperson for the National Lottery, expressed the sheer magnitude of the win: “Friday night’s draw saw over 45,000 players in Ireland win prizes across the EuroMillions and EuroMillions Plus draws. Notably, a player from Cork surfaced as the biggest winner of the night, netting an astounding €1,005,000 in the special Ireland Only Raffle,” she said. “We are appealing to all players in the Cork area to ensure they check their tickets carefully today, particularly focusing on the Raffle codes, as one player’s entire life could change with this unreal prize awaiting them.”
Orr further emphasized the immediate steps that the lucky winner should take: “The first step should be to sign the back of the winning ticket and keep it safe. Following that, contacting our prize claims team will be the next step so that we can make arrangements for them to come to Lotto HQ and collect their incredible prize.”
This incredible turn of fortune couldn’t have come at a better time for the lucky Cork player, initiating their weekend with a bang.
. Meanwhile, for the dreamers and hopefuls who are still awaiting their chance to strike it rich, tonight’s Lotto jackpot stands poised to roll towards an estimated €2.5 million. Tickets for this draw can be purchased nationwide in-store, through the lottery’s official app, and online at www.lottery.ie, available until the cut-off time of 7.45pm this evening.
EuroMillions, a transnational lottery spanning several European countries, has regularly made headlines by creating millionaires and fulfilling dreams. The initiative behind the Ireland Only raffle aims to increase localized winners, bringing the extraordinary fortune closer to home for Irish participants.
Local businesses also cater to the buzz around lottery draws, witnessing heightened activity every time a special draw is announced. The ripple effect of such wins stretches beyond the individual, as communities and local enterprises revel in the shared joy of having a significant winner amongst them.
Players across Cork and beyond are keenly following updates and hoping that luck might smile on them next. For now, the focus remains on discovering the new millionaire, who could be weaving through their daily routine, unaware that their life has undergone a monumental shift.
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As anticipation builds, the county of Cork zones in on the celebration of one of its own hitting the jackpot, illustrating that dreams can indeed transition into reality.
