Friday night is shaping up to be an extraordinary occasion for EuroMillions players across Ireland, with the jackpot set to reach a guaranteed €130 million. The National Lottery has officially confirmed that Friday’s EuroMillions draw will be a Mega Draw. Unlike regular draws, the Mega Draw guarantees a nine-figure top prize, usually set at €130 million, regardless of whether the grand prize was won in the previous draw.
Megadraws operate under the same regulations as standard draws, the only distinction being the assured size of the jackpot. As long as participants hold a valid EuroMillions ticket for the night of the Mega Draw, they stand a chance to clinch this momentous prize.
With the St. Patrick’s bank holiday weekend approaching, the National Lottery urges eager participants dreaming of a significant win to secure their tickets early. Tickets can be purchased in-store, via the National Lottery app, or online at www.lottery.ie, but must be obtained before the sales cutoff of 7.30 pm on Friday evening.
A spokesperson for the National Lottery stated, “A EuroMillions player in Ireland could have a Bank Holiday weekend to remember with a guaranteed €130 million jackpot up for grabs in Friday night’s draw. The potential winner would also enjoy a celebratory Bank Holiday weekend by becoming Ireland’s first EuroMillions jackpot winner of 2024.”
The excitement is palpable as the deadline for ticket sales approaches, and the National Lottery continues to emphasize the importance of purchasing tickets before 7.30 pm on Friday. Secure your chance by buying tickets in-store, through the National Lottery app, or online at www.lottery.ie.
Since the inception of the EuroMillions game in Ireland back in 2004, there have been 17 significant Irish winners. The Mega Draw’s impressive €130 million prize could potentially see another addition to this prestigious list of winners.
Let’s take a look back at the glorious history of Ireland’s EuroMillions winners:
1. July 2005: Dolores McNamara from Limerick emerged as Ireland’s first and biggest EuroMillions winner, claiming an astonishing €115 million.
2. July 2008: A fortunate player from County Tipperary secured a €15 million jackpot with a ticket purchased in Carrick-on-Suir.
3. June 2009: A family syndicate shared the jackpot with a British ticket holder, netting over €29.4 million with a ticket bought in Dublin.
4. June 2013: A lucky punter who purchased a ticket in a Mace shop in Beaumont, Dublin 9, shared a EuroMillions jackpot of over €187 million. The Dublin ticket holder received half the jackpot, taking home over €93 million.
5. September 2013: A young man from the South East won over €12.8 million after sharing a €25 million jackpot with a Spanish player; the winning ticket was bought in Ardkeen Superstores, Waterford.
6. April 2014: An impressive €15 million prize was claimed with a ticket sold at Staunton’s Costcutter Express in Castlebar, County Mayo.
7. September 2014: An €86.
.7 million jackpot was secured by a Dublin syndicate who purchased their ticket from Centra on Church Road in Ballybrack.
8. January 2016: A group of friends from Carlow split a €132.4 million jackpot, winning over €66 million. Their winning ticket was bought at Eason’s store in Fairgreen Shopping Centre.
9. July 2016: A syndicate comprising 22 Dublin Bus colleagues won €23.8 million with a ticket purchased at O’Hanlon’s in Portarlington.
10. January 2017: A Dublin work syndicate clinched an €88.5 million EuroMillions jackpot, with the winning ticket bought at the Applegreen Service Station on the M1 Northbound in Lusk.
11. July 2017: A syndicate from the West of Ireland secured a €29 million jackpot with a ticket bought at Garryduff XL Store in Castlebar, County Mayo.
12. December 2017: A small family syndicate from Dublin won €38.9 million from a ticket acquired at The Village Shop in Malahide Shopping Centre.
13. June 2018: Thirty-two colleagues from Stakelums Hardware store in Thurles, County Tipperary, shared a €17 million jackpot from a ticket they bought at Eason’s Store in Thurles Shopping Centre.
14. February 2019: The Naul Family Syndicate won a staggering €175.4 million; their ticket was bought at Reilly’s Daybreak in Naul, County Dublin.
15. February 2020: A family from County Mayo shared a €17 million jackpot with a ticket purchased at Mulroy’s Londis Store in Castlebar.
16. July 2020: An online player from Dublin claimed a €49.5 million jackpot with a €2.50 normal play ticket.
17. February 2022: A ticket holder from the Mid-West region won a €30.9 million jackpot with a Quick Pick ticket purchased at Larkin’s Gala Service Station in Ballina, County Tipperary.
As Ireland gears up for another potential big win, players are advised to act swiftly and grab their tickets before the Friday deadline. Could you be the next Irish EuroMillions millionaire? Make sure you’re in with a chance to find out.
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