The latest EuroMillions draw has left lottery enthusiasts on the edge of their seats as the coveted jackpot soared to an incredible €220 million. This prize pool has instilled a burgeoning sense of lotto fever across the nation, as it teetered on the brink of surpassing the highest EuroMillions win ever recorded in Ireland.
The tension was palpable leading up to the announcement, especially given the memory of the last Irish EuroMillions triumph. It was only in February of the previous year that a fortunate family from Clare claimed a life-changing sum of €30.09 million, the ticket for which was a Quick Pick from Larkin’s Gala Service Station situated in Ballina, Co Tipperary.
The implications of potentially winning this latest jackpot were significant; it promised to mark the 18th Irish EuroMillions jackpot win since the inception of the game in this nation back in 2004. There were, undoubtedly, high hopes pinned on the outcome of tonight’s draw.
As the numbers were drawn, the attention of the public turned towards the revelation of the fate of this monumental jackpot. The winning numbers announced for tonight’s jaw-dropping jackpot were 4, 6, 20, 24, and 25, with the Lucky Stars numbers appearing as 5 and 9. The additional EuroMillions Plus draw saw the numbers 6, 13, 28, 36, and 38 emerge.
In a thrilling yet bittersweet turn of events, National Lottery officials have confirmed that the grand jackpot of €220 million has slipped by unclaimed. However, it wasn’t a night devoid of winners. Over 67,000 players in Ireland have snagged prizes of various magnitudes, prompting lottery bosses to issue a widespread call to action for everyone to diligently check their tickets.
While the jackpot remained elusive, the main draw still brought good fortune for two Irish participants, each of whom won €969 by correctly matching four main numbers along with two lucky stars. The EuroMillions Plus draw further witnessed 81 lucky Irish winners pocketing €2,000 each by matching four out of the five numbers. Moreover, the exclusive Ireland only raffle culminated with 10 winners, each receiving a pleasant €5,000.
The anticipation does not dim, as players now have another opportunity to win a significant prize in the forthcoming Lotto draw, with the jackpot expected to reach an estimated €7.5 million. The stakes remain high, recalling that thus far in the year, the Lotto jackpot has crowned winners twelve times across various counties, namely Limerick, Dublin, Meath, Donegal, Westmeath, Louth, Leitrim, and Laois.
A spokesperson from the National Lottery shared the palpable excitement: “What a week this could be for National Lottery players! With not just one but two huge amounts to play for, excitement is growing across the EuroMillions and Lotto games.”
The imminent Lotto jackpot is on the threshold of an impressive €7.5 million and the National Lottery encourages hopeful players to take part. Players are reminded that Lotto tickets are readily available in stores, through the National Lottery app, or online at www.lottery.ie. It’s important to note the cut-off time for purchasing Lotto tickets is 7.45 pm on Wednesday evening.
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