Tuesday’s EuroMillions jackpot prize, an astounding €166,790,050, has found its winner, as confirmed by the National Lottery officials. The life-altering sum has been claimed by a fortunate ticket holder based in France. The winner successfully matched all five main numbers along with the two lucky stars.
Meanwhile, luck also smiled upon an Irish player who narrowly missed sharing the top prize. This player, who managed to match five numbers and one lucky star, secured a significant reward of €114,649. It has been revealed that the winning ticket for this substantial prize was sold in County Kildare. This fortunate individual is among over 53,000 Irish participants who won prizes in the EuroMillions and Plus games on Tuesday night.
Though nobody clinched the top prize in the EuroMillions Plus draw, the night wasn’t devoid of good fortune. A total of 47 players each took home €2,000 by correctly matching four out of five numbers in the Plus draw. Meanwhile, the Ireland Only raffle draw proved to be lucrative for another ten players, each winning €5,000.
For clarity, the winning numbers in the main EuroMillions draw were 13, 22, 24, 33, 47 with Lucky Stars 1 and 5. The EuroMillions Plus draw numbers were 12, 16, 38, 39, and 49.
The National Lottery has strongly urged participants across Ireland to check their tickets. With over 83,000 winners in Ireland alone from both the EuroMillions and Plus games, there’s a great chance that many could have significant, if not life-changing, rewards waiting for them.
The National Lottery is keen to ensure that all winners claim their prizes promptly. They also issued a reminder to always sign the back of their tickets, keep them safe, and get in touch with Lottery headquarters for guidance on how to claim their winnings.
. The National Lottery provides several means to check tickets, including online platforms and dedicated lottery apps.
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The tremendous €166,790,050 EuroMillions jackpot now ranks among the highest ever won. Such gigantic wins serve as reminders of the dream-transforming capability of lottery games. Previous record-breaking winners often capture the public’s imagination, as they suddenly find themselves catapulted into a life of immense financial comfort.
The story of these EuroMillions draws typically stirs a mix of emotions: hope for future participants and contentment or maybe even disbelief for the winners. As the Irish participant who missed the jackpot by a whisker nonetheless reflects, substantial consolation prizes also ensure that many players’ dreams edge closer to reality.
The win in France is expected to generate substantial interest in the next EuroMillions draw. Players often feel reinvigorated by news of fresh, large winners, knowing that the next life-changing sum could land on their doorstep. The National Lottery continues to encourage responsible play, reiterating that while dreams can indeed come true, playing lotteries should remain a fun and exciting experience.
It remains to be seen who will be the next fortunate soul to claim a EuroMillions jackpot. Until then, thousands of participants both in Ireland and across Europe will continue to test their luck, driven by the enchanting possibility of transforming a small bet into an extraordinary fortune. As always, the air remains thick with anticipation and hope whenever the EuroMillions numbers are drawn.
