EuroMillions Jackpot Winner Revealed: Single Ticket-Holder from Ireland Wins £208m
In a stunning turn of events, a single ticket-holder from Ireland has won the 250 million euro EuroMillions jackpot, marking the largest ever win in the game’s history. The Irish National Lottery confirmed the news, with chief executive Cian Murphy expressing his excitement over the record-breaking win.
According to the Irish National Lottery, the winning ticket was purchased in Ireland, with the numbers 13, 22, 23, 44, and 49, along with lucky stars 3 and 5, securing the top prize. The jackpot had rolled over several times, reaching a staggering £213.65 million. As Sky News reports, the EuroMillions jackpot is capped at 250 million euros, or approximately £208m.
The winning ticket-holder has not been publicly named, but Murphy revealed that the location of the winning ticket would be disclosed soon. "We are absolutely thrilled to see this incredible and record win for an Irish EuroMillions player," he said, as quoted by Sky News. "We are advising our players to check their tickets and, if they are the winner, sign the back of the ticket, keep it safe, and contact National Lottery HQ and we will guide you through the claims process."
In total, over 92,000 players in Ireland won prizes in the EuroMillions and Plus games, with two British players taking home £6,287,001.20 each for matching the five winning numbers and one of the lucky stars. As the news broke, Murphy urged the winner to remain calm and seek independent legal and financial advice before coming forward to claim their prize.
The EuroMillions jackpot win is a significant event, with millions of players across Europe participating in the game. According to Sky News, a total of 3,959,140 winners were recorded in the latest draw. With the winning ticket purchased in Ireland, the country can now boast of having produced one of the biggest lottery winners in history.
As the news continues to unfold, Sky News will provide updates on the winner’s identity and the impact of this record-breaking win. For now, the focus remains on the incredible achievement of a single ticket-holder from Ireland, who has secured a life-changing prize. As Cian Murphy noted, "While this is a massive win, it can come as a shock to a winner and we advise them to stay calm, get independent legal and financial advice and contact us as soon as they can." With the Irish National Lottery set to reveal more information about the winner, Sky News will continue to bring you the latest developments on this remarkable story.
The prize money of £208m is a life-changing amount that will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the winner’s life. As reported by Sky News, the Irish National Lottery has procedures in place to ensure the winner receives their prize safely and securely. With the winning location set to be revealed soon, the nation waits with bated breath to learn more about the lucky ticket-holder.
