EuroMillions Jackpot Won in Ireland: A Record-Breaking €250 Million Prize
In a groundbreaking development, the Irish National Lottery has announced that the winning ticket for Tuesday’s €250 million EuroMillions draw was sold in Ireland. This staggering prize surpasses the previous largest amount won in the country on a National Lottery game by a remarkable €75 million.
According to the Irish Times, the winning ticket was sold to a single individual, who matched all five numbers and both Lucky Stars: 13, 22, 23, 44, 49, and the two Lucky Stars were 3 and 5. This jackpot had been rolling over since reaching its maximum cap of €250 million on June 6th.
This is the 18th time a EuroMillions jackpot winning ticket has been sold in Ireland, solidifying the country’s reputation as a hub for lucky lottery players. As reported by the Irish Times, the previous record win was a €175 million in February 2019, with the ticket sold at Reilly’s Daybreak on Main Street, The Naul, Co Dublin.
National Lottery chief executive Cian Murphy has urged Irish EuroMillions players to check their tickets thoroughly to see if they have won. In a statement to the Irish Times, Murphy advised, "The details surrounding the winning ticket will be revealed over the coming days. With such a big win, we have procedures to follow, but we will reveal the winning location as soon as we can."
Murphy also offered words of caution to the winner, saying, "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." The Irish Times reports that the winner will be entitled to the full €250 million prize, minus any applicable taxes.
Ireland has a rich history of producing EuroMillions winners. In July 2005, Dolores McNamara from Limerick became Ireland’s first EuroMillions winner, banking more than €115 million. More recently, in February 2020, a Co Mayo family shared the €17 million jackpot after buying a ticket at Mulroy’s Londis Store in Castlebar. The Irish Times has confirmed that the latest winner will be revealed in due course, as procedures are followed to verify the ticket and award the prize.
The EuroMillions jackpot win is a significant event for the National Lottery, highlighting the potential for life-changing prizes for players across Ireland. As the Irish Times reports, the winning ticket was sold through the National Lottery’s online platform or at an authorised retailer. Further details on the winning ticket will be disclosed in the coming days, as reported by the Irish Times.
Further information can be found on the National Lottery’s website.
