Irish punter scoops up whopping €255,000 sum in special Lotto raffle as other players claim €50k in prizes
A LUCKY Irish Lotto player has claimed a whopping €255,000 in a special lotto raffle this evening.
The winner claimed the sum in the Ireland Only Raffle in Friday night's draw.
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And 10 other players were also successful in the raffle
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Lotto bosses have revealed the winning raffle ticket is I-SBS-10586.
In total another 10 players won prizes in tonight's Ireland Only Raffle.
Each player claimed a handy €5,000 each in the
The winning raffle ticket numbers are:
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I-SBL-27671
I-SBM-67453
I-SBM-83025
I-SBN-40961
I-SBP-37729
I-SBQ-27408
I-SBQ-36613
I-SBQ-41484
I-SBR-87183
I-SBS-10586
There was no winner of the EuroMillions top prize that comes in at an eye-watering €123,011,264.
There was also no winner of the €500,000 plus top prize.
It comes after a
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The punter scored the Snowball Top Prize after matching a full house in 51 calls or less.
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The winning ticket was purchased at Newsround on Barrack Street in Ballaghaderreen
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"If you're holding the winning ticket, make sure to sign the back of it and keep it somewhere safe. We look forward to seeing you in Lottery HQ!."
'WERE YOU PLAYING ALONG?'
Players who haven't yet checked their tickets are encouraged to review the draw via RTE Player,
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The National Lottery said: "Were you playing along live this afternoon? If you have a ticket waiting to be checked, you can watch back today's game on the
"Alternatively, you can scan your ticket in-store or online. If you're holding the winning ticket, be sure to contact the National Lottery prize claims team on 1800 666 222 or email
TOP LOTTO WINS
28-Jun-08 Dan Morrissey Syndicate from Carlow claim Ireland's biggest ever win of 18,963,441.
14-Apr-10 Waterford couple purchase their winning ticket at Easons store in Dungarvan Co. Waterford worth 16,717,717.
23-Oct-10 Dublin man wins massive jackpot with ticket bought at Donnybrook Fair in Dublin 4 worth 16,390,239
28-Jul-07 The Cunningham family from Cork City become Lotto multi-millionaires after buying their ticket at their local Centra store in Farranree, Co. Cork. They won 16,185,749
26-Apr-08 Family from Co. Dublin share the mega jackpot with a lucky ticket from Rowlagh Newsagent in Clondalkin, Dublin 22 worth 15,658,143.
12-Mar-08 Kildare couple buy their life-changing ticket in Tesco, Newbridge Co. Kildare worth 14,543,033.
18-Apr-09 Dublin couple purchase their winning ticket at the Spar store in Glenageary, Co Dublin worth 14,530,193.
26-Mar-11 Two separate players in Cavan and Cork each share the jackpot of 14,037,236.
23-Jan-16 Winning ticket purchased at Carey's store in Belmullet, Co Mayo worth 13,793,435.
22-Dec-07 Winning ticket sold at News & Choose store in in Loughrea, Co Galway worth 13,295,379.
27-May-09 Dalkey Post Office, Co. Dublin sells the lucky winning ticket worth 13,150,324.
01-Sept-21 It could be you!€13 Million (EST)
The Snowball prize is the most anticipated from the TellyBingo game, starting at €10,000 and increasing with each draw until it's won.
To win it, players must mark off all the numbers on their bingo card within 51 calls.
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And if no winner is found, the number of calls allowed increases by one and the prize grows by €5,000.
This time, the Roscommon player managed to beat the odds and take home the jackpot.
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