Luck was certainly on the side of one Dubliner on a particularly auspicious Monday evening, as they matched six numbers in the premiere EuroDreams lottery draw, securing themselves a constant flow of cash. The prize? A delightful €2,000 every month for a full five years to come.
The triumphant ticket was part of a historical moment for Ireland, being the first of its kind sold online for the brand-new annuity lottery game now making waves across eight European countries. The winners across the continent, particularly those in Dublin, have been strongly encouraged to check their tickets and confirm their numbers as the game kicks off its launch.
Farther afield, in France, a victorious pair also celebrated their newfound fortune, each clinching the jackpot prize and looking forward to receiving €20,000 monthly for the next three decades. With no taxes to diminish their prize, this adds up to an extraordinary €7.2 million.
This landmark lottery, EuroDreams, is an evolution of the beloved EuroMillions, which itself was welcomed into Ireland’s gaming options back in 2004. Almost two decades later, EuroDreams is innovating once again by offering these peculiar annuity-style payouts.
Last night’s drawing revealed the lucky numbers of 10, 13, 14, 25, 30, and 35, with “05” being the critical ‘dream’ number. Post-draw, the National Lottery swiftly confirmed the win and dispatched a notification to the victor’s account. In addition, they also sent a celebratory email to ensure the winner was aware of their life-changing prize.
The EuroDreams lottery game spans beyond Ireland’s coasts, encompassing Austria, Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, and Switzerland. The game’s structure involves two draws per week, every Monday and Thursday at 8 pm.
Playing EuroDreams is straightforward and accessible; one line per draw costs €2.50, while participants select six main numbers between one and 40 and one additional ‘dream’ number from a choice of five.
An official spokesperson for the National Lottery shared the enthusiasm of the night with prevailing excitement, “What a way to start the week!” The spokesperson hailed the event as a memorable Monday night for the Dublin-based online participant who secured the title of being the biggest winner in Ireland’s first encounter with the EuroDreams draw.
“A unique prize of €2,000 per month for five years will undoubtedly transform the winner’s life,” the spokesperson added. They also highlighted the groundbreaking victory of the two French players, who walked away with the top reward of a staggering €20,000 per month for a 30-year period.
In light of this inaugural occasion, the spokesperson reminded the anticipating public that tickets for the forthcoming EuroDreams draw are available until 7:30 pm on the forthcoming Thursday. These tickets can be purchased from lottery agents found nationwide, through the official website at www.lottery.ie, or by using the National Lottery mobile app.
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With the success of the EuroDreams draw, it is clear that whether by luck or fate, the lives of certain individuals across Europe have been forever altered with the promise of a future filled with monthly blessings.
