One lucky Irish Lotto player has woken up half a million euros richer after snagging a win in the Euromillions Plus draw on Tuesday night.
The Lotto player secured the €500,000 win by matching five numbers in Tuesday night’s draw. The fortunate individual from Kildare now has a 90-day window to claim their life-altering prize or risk the funds reverting to support charitable causes.
Authorities from the National Lottery are urging Euromillions players in Kildare to verify their tickets against the winning numbers: 9, 17, 20, 36, and 41. While the hefty EuroMillions jackpot of €47,755,445 went unclaimed, over 34,000 participants in Ireland still walked away with various prizes on the same night from both the EuroMillions and EuroMillions Plus games.
A subset of these lucky participants managed to snag €5,000 each through the Ireland Only Raffle, an exclusive raffle ensuring winnings for ten Euromillions players in Ireland, provided they held the correct raffle number. Additionally, other winners received amounts ranging between €5 and €131.
Tuesday night’s triumph follows closely on the heels of another notable win in Dublin, where a quick-thinking Euromillions player captured the €500,000 top prize in the EuroMillions Plus draw the previous Friday.
In that instance, the winning Quick Pick ticket was procured on the day of the draw at Tesco Ireland, Clonsilla, Roselawn, Dublin 15. The winning numbers that night were 31, 37, 38, 39, and 48.
The newly minted winners are being advised to sign the back of their winning ticket immediately and to store it securely. They are encouraged to get in touch with the National Lottery’s prize claims team by calling 1800 666 222 or sending an email to [email protected]. Arrangements will then be made for them to claim their prize at the Lotto HQ.
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This recent burst of luck for Irish players has generated considerable excitement, with Lotto enthusiasts across the country hopeful for their chance at a win. The National Lottery has reiterated the importance of checking tickets promptly, especially given the finite window for claiming prizes.
The EuroMillions, which offers life-altering sums of money, operates in numerous European countries, and Ireland has been no stranger to big wins. Already this year, several Irish players have seen their financial fortunes transformed practically overnight. It’s a reminder to players to take that extra moment to check their numbers, as you never know when luck may strike.
It’s also worth noting how the winnings, if left unclaimed, are put to good use. The funds are used to support a wide range of charitable initiatives across Ireland, further reinforcing the game’s role in contributing positively to society beyond just the thrill and excitement of potential wins.
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So while tonight’s Lotto draw brings joy to the recent winner from Kildare, it also continues to knit the fabric of community and goodwill through the unclaimed funds. Either way, players of the Euromillions and other National Lottery games are a part of something bigger, celebrating individual wins while contributing to society as a whole.
