One fortunate individual in Ireland has had their life forever altered after winning a staggering €1,005,000 in a special Ireland Only Raffle as part of the EuroMillions draw. This notable raffle occurs only a few times a year, making this win even more extraordinary.
The successful punter clinched their remarkable €1,005,000 prize in a promotional draw that guarantees one of 10 Irish winners a bonus of €1 million on top of a smaller prize of €5,000. The winning ticket for this incredible payout was sold in Cork, according to lotto officials. The exact location of the store where the winning ticket was purchased will be disclosed on Sunday, May 19.
In the meantime, the National Lottery has called on all Cork players to meticulously check their tickets, as one lucky player is holding a ticket worth a life-changing fortune. The winner is advised to sign the back of their ticket for security and to contact the prize claims team swiftly for instructions on how to collect their €1,005,000 prize from Lotto HQ. Players can reach the team at 1800 666 222 or by emailing [email protected].
National Lottery spokesperson Sarah Orr commented on the event: “Friday night’s draw saw over 45,000 players in Ireland win prizes across both the EuroMillions and EuroMillions Plus draws, with a player from Cork officially becoming the biggest winner of the night after securing €1,005,000 in the special Ireland Only Raffle. We appeal to all our players in the Cork area to check their tickets promptly, especially looking at the Raffle codes, as one player’s life has dramatically changed. The first step the winner should take is to sign the back of their ticket and then contact our prize claims team who will arrange for them to visit Lotto HQ to collect their incredible prize.”
“The Cork winner has undoubtedly kicked off their weekend with an incredible win! For those still hoping to hit the jackpot this weekend, tonight’s Lotto jackpot is estimated to grow to around €2.5 million. Tickets can be purchased from retailers nationwide, via our app, or online at www.lottery.ie before the 7.
.45pm sales cut-off time this evening,” Orr added.
Every EuroMillions ticket bought in Ireland includes a unique nine-character IOR code, composed of four letters and five numbers. For each line purchased, one of these IOR codes might be generated. From all the codes associated with a given draw, 10 Irish players are awarded €5,000 each.
On pre-announced special draw dates, like the recent Friday draw, each of these 10 IOR winners not only receives the usual €5,000 but also enters an additional special draw where one of these winners is selected to win an extra €1 million. This latest draw saw one winner with the IOR code I-QQN-12284, encouraging all participants this week to inspect their tickets as they might be the fortunate holder of the €1,005,000 prize.
While there was no winner for the primary EuroMillions jackpot in this draw, over 45,000 players in Ireland still won prizes, including the highly fortunate individual from Cork.
The other nine raffle winners, who each won €5,000, had the following ticket codes:
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Moreover, another Irish EuroMillions player from Co Laois experienced a significant windfall this week, securing the top prize of €500,000. This fortunate ticket was purchased at the Daybreak store located on Main Street in Borris in Ossary.
Additionally, an online player from Kilkenny has had an exciting week as well, collecting their EuroMillions Plus top prize of €500,000 at Lotto HQ, won in the April 26 draw. The player revealed that they were aware of their win immediately following the draw but succeeded in keeping the news relatively quiet.
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This exciting EuroMillions event underscores the life-changing potential the lottery holds for players, reaffirming the allure and excitement associated with each draw. For every participant, the dream of a life-altering win continues to drive hopeful anticipation and community excitement.
