Dubliner has big win despite 'historic' EuroMillions jackpot going unclaimed
One lucky punter is waking up to lifechanging news - having won €500,000 in last night's EuroMillions draw.
The draw itself was heralded as 'historic' as the jackpot hit a cap of €250m - but nobody hit the bigtime on that front this time around.
However one player scooped the tidy €500,000 prize and the location of where that winning ticket was sold has been revealed.
A EuroMillions spokesperson said: "Tuesday night's EuroMillions draw marked a historic moment for players, as the jackpot held steady at its eye-watering cap of €250 million, sparking widespread excitement across Ireland.
"While no ticket matched all seven numbers in the 10th June draw, one Dubliner is waking up €500,000 richer after winning the EuroMillions Plus top prize. The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased on the day of the draw at O'Ciobhain's SuperValu Swords, Boroimhe, Forest Road, Swords, Co. Dublin.
"The winning numbers in last night's EuroMillions Plus draw were: 4, 6, 11, 28 and 44".
Emma Monaghan, National Lottery spokesperson, added: 'With the EuroMillions jackpot now at a staggering €250 million, excitement is at an all-time high. We're absolutely buzzing to see where and when this life-changing prize will be won.
"And with just up to three more draws before the jackpot must be won on Friday, 20th June, the countdown is on! Friday's draw could be the one that makes history for our Irish players.'
The National Lottery reminds players that tickets for Friday night's draw can be purchased in-store, through the National Lottery app or at http://www.lottery.ie ahead of the 7.30pm cut-off time for sales on tonight's draw.
They said that nearly 30 cent in every €1 spent on National Lottery games goes back to Good Causes in the areas of sport, youth, health, welfare, education, arts, heritage and the Irish Language. In total, more than €6.5 billion has been raised for Good Causes since the National Lottery was established 37 years ago. In 2024 alone, €239.3 million was raised for local Good Causes in communities across Ireland.
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