The National Lottery is urging EuroMillions participants to check their tickets today after one fortunate individual clinched a six-figure windfall in Tuesday night’s draw. Over 53,000 players in Ireland secured prizes in last night’s EuroMillions and Plus games, but the standout winner pocketed the Match 5+ One Lucky Star prize amounting to an impressive €114,649.
The winning numbers in the EuroMillions main draw dated April 30 were 13, 22, 24, 33, 47, with the lucky star numbers being 01 and 05. As disclosed by the National Lottery on Tuesday evening, this lucrative ticket, now holding the value of €114,649, was sold in County Kildare.
National Lottery representatives confirmed that the winning EuroMillions Quick Pick ticket was purchased at Dunnes Stores Newbridge located on Moorefield Road on the very day the draw took place. They advise that the Kildare winner secure their ticket by signing the back of it and keeping it in a safe place. Winners are also prompted to contact the National Lottery prize claims team at 1800 666 222 or by emailing [email protected] for arrangements to claim their prize at the Lottery HQ.
Sarah Orr, a spokesperson for the National Lottery, commented on the significant win, saying, “It was certainly a memorable night for a EuroMillions player in Kildare who matched five numbers and one lucky star in the Tuesday night draw to win an incredible €114,649.” Orr encouraged everyone who bought a ticket from Dunnes Stores Newbridge on Moorefield Road on the day of the draw to check their tickets carefully since one lucky player now owns a ticket worth €114,649.
“This Kildare winner takes the title of the biggest winner in Ireland for last night’s draw,” Orr added. She also noted that for those aspiring to be the next big winner, the Lotto jackpot for tonight is estimated to roll towards €2.8 million. Orr reminded hopeful players that tickets can be purchased in stores, via the National Lottery app, and on their website, www.lottery.ie, up until the sales cut-off time of 7.
.45pm this evening.
Excitingly, the Irish lottery scene saw more winners besides the headline €114,649. On Tuesday night, 10 Irish players each won €5,000 in the Ireland Only raffle draw. The fortunate raffle numbers were specified, all adding to the night of significant wins. Adding to the excitement, a EuroMillions player in France scooped the colossal €166,790,050 jackpot from Tuesday night’s draw, thus resetting Friday’s EuroMillions jackpot to a guaranteed €17 million.
In light of these big wins, the National Lottery announced several avenues for players to get real-time updates and engage with the community. For instant updates, players can sign up for the daily newsletter to have the latest news delivered directly to their inboxes. Furthermore, the Irish Mirror’s breaking news service on WhatsApp allows users to receive breaking news and the latest headlines directly to their phones. Subscribers can benefit from special offers, promotions, and adverts from the National Lottery and its partners. If preferences change, users can easily opt out.
This confluence of fortunes now redirects attention towards tonight’s Lotto, raising anticipations and aspirations among players across Ireland. Participants are buzzing with excitement, daydreaming about their potential futures as the next big jackpot winners. The National Lottery’s website and customer service lines are on high alert to assist winners with the next steps in reclaiming their fortunes, as hopeful punters get ready for another round of life-changing potential.
With the burst of luck in the recent EuroMillions, the National Lottery continues to be an emblem of excitement and opportunity for players, large and small, across Ireland. Whether it’s a modest win or a life-altering windfall, the lottery keeps dreams alive and futures bright, one ticket at a time.
