The luck of the Irish was in full play as an Irish Lotto enthusiast struck gold in the debut of the EuroDreams draw, receiving a staggering amount of money that promises to reshape their life over the coming two years. A truly monumental occasion, this particular win stands out not just for the sum but for the nature of the game itself, as EuroDreams represents the first annuity-style lottery to grace Ireland’s shores.
Unlike traditional lump-sum lotteries, EuroDreams introduces a novel concept to Irish players: a steady stream of financial support. One fortunate ticket-holder from Ireland captured the Tier Two prize, ensuring them a steady income of €2,000 per month for a duration of five years—effectively transforming their economic landscape.
However, the biggest talking point is the colossal annuity top prize. Worth a jaw-dropping €7.2 million, it will be dispensed in tax-free monthly payouts of €20,000 stretched over an expansive 30 years to two lucky winners in France. The thought of such a long-term financial cushion has undoubtedly added a new layer of excitement for lottery aficionados.
EuroDreams, a draw that takes place twice a week—every Monday and Thursday—requires players to select six main numbers from a range of 1 to 40 and an additional ‘Dream’ number from 1 to 5 to complete their winning combination. Alongside the story of the Irish winner, over 47,500 players across Ireland were also fortunate to claim prizes in various tiers.
Enthusiasts keen on trying their luck can easily acquire tickets for the EuroDreams game at National Lottery retail outlets across the nation or through the convenience of online platforms and the National Lottery App. As with all draws, participants must ensure their tickets are purchased by the 7:30 pm deadline on draw days.
Drawing parallels with the EuroMillions game, the EuroDreams draws are conducted in the dazzling city of Paris, France around 8 pm (Irish Time). This new gaming format ushers in a fresh wave of enthusiasm and anticipation amongst the Irish community, bringing with it the dream of long-term financial stability.
A spokesperson for the National Lottery heightened this anticipation ahead of the inaugural draw, stating, “Monday night is set to be a big one for National Lottery players all over the country as the first EuroDreams draw is set to take place in Paris at 8 pm Irish time. We have never had a game like this in Ireland ever before.”
The spokesperson continued, touching on the life-altering potential of the game, “A player in Ireland could potentially start their week off by winning €20,000 every month for 30 years if they match six numbers and the Dream number. And even without the Dream number, if a player matches six main numbers, they could win €2,000 per month for five years which would add up to a total of €120,000.”
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As the EuroDreams lottery garners attention and hopeful participants buy into the dream of financial ease, Ireland waits with bated breath for the coming draws, poised to witness more lives changed, one month at a time.
