Cork EuroMillions players are being urged to double-check their tickets as a significant prize of €202,576 remains unclaimed. The winning ticket for this substantial sum was purchased by a lucky punter from Mallow, who has yet to step forward and claim their winnings.
The massive win occurred during the draw on May 7, where the fortunate player matched five numbers to secure the biggest prize in Ireland for that day. The winning Quick Pick ticket was acquired at Murphy’s Grocery in Rockchapel, Mallow, Co. Cork, on the day before the draw, May 6.
Jerome Murphy, who co-owns the store with his sister Lorraine, expressed his joy and excitement about the win. Speaking on the unexpected turn of events, he shared, “There’s been some amount of excitement around the place since word got out about the win. This is the biggest prize that we have ever sold so it’s great news all round really – for the winner, the store, and the area. We’ve been telling all of our customers to get checking their tickets.”
Murphy also highlighted the transient nature of many of their customers due to the Bank Holiday weekend, suggesting the mystery winner could be a local or someone merely passing through. “While we do have a lot of locals who come into us, we do get a good bit of passing trade and sure for the weekend that was in it with it being the May Bank Holiday, the winner really could be anywhere. Here’s hoping they check their ticket soon and claim their huge prize,” he added.
The lucky numbers for the draw held on Tuesday, May 7 were: 35, 36, 41, 42, 45, with the lucky stars being 06 and 11.
Sarah Orr, a spokesperson for the National Lottery, emphasized the importance of verifying tickets immediately. “We are eager to hear from a Cork EuroMillions player who now has a ticket worth an incredible €202,576. It’s important to note that the winning ticket was a Quick Pick which was purchased the day before the draw on Monday, May 6,” said Orr.
Orr pointed out that the ticket might still be in someone’s possession, unnoticed.
. “With last weekend being a Bank Holiday, the winner could have been passing through the area and purchased their tickets on their travels or of course they could even be a local. The ticket could be sitting in someone’s pocket who is unaware that they have a big prize waiting for them!”
To assist in identifying the winning ticket, Orr reiterated that it was bought in the Mallow area at Murphy’s Grocery in Rockchapel, one of their Payzone stores. She also noted a distinct characteristic of tickets from this store: “Their National Lottery tickets print on white paper instead of the usual larger tickets commonly seen nationwide which may sound very familiar to the Cork player who now has a ticket worth €202,576.”
The advice to the yet unidentified winner is straightforward. They should sign their ticket immediately to ensure its security and contact the prize claims team without delay by calling 1800 666 222 or emailing [email protected]. Arrangements will then be made for the winner to visit Lotto HQ to collect their substantial prize.
In related news, EuroMillions players across Ireland are looking forward to a thrilling Friday night, with the jackpot expected to escalate to an estimated €40 million. Dreams of a weekend filled with celebrations abound as players are reminded to purchase their tickets ahead of the 7:30 pm cut-off time for sales. Tickets are available in-store, via the National Lottery app, or online at www.lottery.ie.
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Stay tuned for more updates as the mystery of the unclaimed prize unfolds and anticipation for the next EuroMillions draw heightens across Ireland.
