The latest results for Friday night’s EuroMillions and EuroMillions Plus draws are in, bringing joy to over 87,000 players in Ireland who have won various prizes. This week’s main EuroMillions draw had an astonishing jackpot of €195,721,466. The numbers drawn were 03, 04, 07, 11, and 17, with the Lucky Stars being 03 and 01.
Although the massive €195.7 million jackpot went unclaimed across Europe, the draw brought significant rewards to several Irish players. Impressively, three players in Ireland managed to match five numbers correctly, each pocketing €6,468. While missing the jackpot, these winners still received a substantial boost to their finances.
Moving on to the EuroMillions Plus draw, the stakes were also high with a jackpot of €500,000. The numbers drawn in this round were 06, 08, 12, 19, and 37. Although the jackpot remained unclaimed, a remarkable 97 Irish players matched four numbers, each winning €2,000.
Additionally, the Ireland Only Raffle created more opportunities for local players to win big. There were ten raffle winners, with each lucky individual receiving €5,000. This draw continues to add excitement and opportunities for Irish players to turn their fortunes around.
For those holding winning tickets purchased in shops, it is crucial to claim your prize within 90 days from the applicable draw date. Given that your ticket is a bearer instrument, it should be treated with the same care as cash. It serves as the only valid proof of a played game and must be presented to claim any prize. Players are advised to sign the back of all winning tickets before presenting them for payment to prevent anyone else from claiming their prize.
If you possess a winning ticket, you will hear a distinctive “winning sound” when it is checked or validated at a retailer’s terminal.
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For those who have registered with an online account and choose to play through the official lottery website or the app, claiming prizes is also streamlined. Prizes ranging from €1 to €99 are automatically transferred to your online wallet. From there, you can withdraw the funds at any time by logging in and selecting your balance at the top right corner, followed by “Withdraw funds”. The money will be transferred as an e-payment back to the card linked to your account, provided your ID is verified. If the e-payment fails or the account is not ID-verified, a cheque will be issued instead.
For prize amounts between €100 and €500, the money will similarly be transferred back to the card linked to your account, assuming it is ID-verified. If there are issues with e-payment or verification, a cheque will be sent.
When it comes to higher winnings ranging from €501 to €9,999, the National Lottery will send you a Claim Form for completion, subject to age and identification details being confirmed. Once the form is returned and verified, a cheque will be issued to you, ensuring that even significant winnings are handled securely and efficiently.
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In conclusion, Friday night’s EuroMillions and EuroMillions Plus draws have brought joy and financial windfalls to many players in Ireland. The excitement of the draw continues to capture the interest of players, making dreams come true for some and bringing hope for more fortunes in the future.
