The National Lottery is urging EuroMillions participants to closely examine their tickets this morning following an eventful Tuesday night draw that saw one fortunate individual win a six-figure sum. The EuroMillions and Plus games, which took place last night, rewarded over 53,000 players in Ireland with various prizes. Among the winners was one notable player who secured the coveted Match 5+ One Lucky Star prize, amounting to an impressive €114,649.
On April 30, the numbers that emerged victorious in the main EuroMillions draw were 13, 22, 24, 33, and 47, accompanied by the lucky stars numbered 01 and 05. It was later disclosed by National Lottery officials on Tuesday evening that Co Kildare was home to the winning ticket.
Further details from the lottery authorities confirmed that the winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased at Dunnes Stores Newbridge located on Moorefield Road on the day of the draw. The fortuitous Kildare winner should immediately sign the back of their ticket and secure it in a safe place. Following this, they are encouraged to contact the National Lottery prize claims team either by dialing 1800 666 222 or sending an email to [email protected]. Arrangements will then be made for them to visit Lotto HQ in order to collect their substantial prize.
Sarah Orr, a spokesperson for the National Lottery, was enthusiastic in her encouragement for Tuesday night participants to meticulously check their tickets for the €114,649 prize. “It was undoubtedly an unforgettable night for a EuroMillions player in Kildare who managed to match five numbers and one lucky star in last night’s draw, winning a remarkable €114,649,” Orr stated in an official remark.
“We are urging all our players who might have bought their Quick Pick tickets at Dunnes Stores Newbridge on Moorefield Road on the day of the draw to carefully verify their tickets today, as one player is now in possession of a ticket worth €114,649,” she added. The title of the biggest winner in Ireland for last night’s draw belongs to the Kildare winner, who now basks in the glory of their significant win.
For those who aspire to be the next big winners, Orr extended a reminder that tonight’s Lotto jackpot is projected to roll towards an estimated €2.8 million.
. Prospective Lotto players already fantasizing about what they would do with such a jackpot are reminded that they can purchase tickets in-store, through the National Lottery app, or by visiting www.lottery.ie. It is important to remember that the cutoff time for ticket sales this evening is 7:45 pm.
Moreover, the excitement didn’t end there. An additional 10 Irish players enjoyed winnings of €5,000 each, courtesy of Tuesday night’s Ireland Only raffle draw. The successful raffle numbers have been publicly announced, allowing these winners to discover their unexpected windfall.
While Ireland celebrated its wins, a EuroMillions player from France clinched the staggering jackpot of €166,790,050 in Tuesday night’s draw. This considerable prize means that the upcoming Friday draw is guaranteed to be set at €17 million, resetting the thrill and anticipation for millions of hopeful players across the participating countries.
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In conclusion, it has been a week of remarkable luck and substantial winnings for many in Ireland, most notably for the new millionaire in Co Kildare, whose life has undoubtedly taken a positive turn following their EuroMillions success. As excitement builds for upcoming draws, players are reminded to stay vigilant with their tickets, as the next big winner could be just a draw away.
