Euromillions £208m winner comes forward to claim jackpot
The winner of this week's huge EuroMillions jackpot has come forward to claim the prize. It is the 18th Irish winner and the largest ever Irish win of the Euromillions jackpot
The winner of the colossal £208m (€250m) EuroMillions jackpot has stepped forward to claim their staggering prize. The winning ticket was bought in a shop in Co Cork, Ireland, and following an appeal for the ticketholder to come forward, one individual has now claimed the life-altering sum.
This marks the 18th Irish win and the biggest ever Irish victory in the EuroMillions jackpot history. The previous Irish EuroMillions jackpot win occurred in February 2022, when a lucky player scooped up €30.9 million with a quick pick ticket from a service station in Ballina, Co Tipperary.
Tuesday's draw saw the numbers 13, 22, 23, 44 and 49 emerge victorious, along with lucky stars 3 and 5. Cian Murphy, the chief executive of the Irish National Lottery, had earlier advised the winner to "stay calm" as the "massive" win might be overwhelming.
The EuroMillions jackpot is capped at €250 million - equivalent to £208 million. This particular jackpot hit its cap on Friday June 6 after multiple rollovers.
The EuroMillions prize fund is limited to €250m (or £208m), giving players five draws to win the life-changing amount, reports the Mirror.
Despite the single fortunate winner, other players are being reminded to check their tickets for potential smaller wins. The new multimillionaire now finds themselves wealthier than footballer Harry Kane and pop sensation Dua Lipa, who have net worths of £115 million and £110 million respectively, and could rub shoulders with individuals featured in The Sunday Times Rich List 2025.
"The EuroMillions jackpot of 250 million euro has been won in Ireland," announced the Irish operator on X on draw night. More than 92,000 players across Ireland scooped prizes in both EuroMillions and Plus games during this recent draw.
The €250 million (£208 million) jackpot has made one Munster resident's dreams a reality. Speaking to RTE Radio, National Lottery spokesperson Emma Moaghan revealed: "Someone in Ireland is a quarter of a billion euro richer this morning."
Whether the new multimillionaire will remain under wraps or step into the spotlight is yet to be determined.
Moaghan confirmed that the "eye-watering" prize-winning ticket was procured from a shop rather than through an online purchase or a mobile application. She advised: "If at all possible stay calm, I know that might be easier said than done. Have a cup of tea and let it sink in."
This monumental win equals the record set by an Austrian player back in March who bagged the first-ever €250 million EuroMillions jackpot. Since jackpots are currently capped at this figure, the record is expected to stand for the foreseeable future.
Munster lottery participants are urged to double-check their tickets. Cian Murphy, CEO of the Irish National Lottery, expressed excitement about the historic win: "We are absolutely thrilled to see this incredible and record win for an Irish EuroMillions player."
Lottery players are being urged to double-check their tickets and if they've hit the jackpot, to sign the back of their ticket, keep it secure, and get in touch with National Lottery HQ for further assistance. "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," officials noted.
The UK's Millionaire Maker Selection victor for Tuesday night's draw was confirmed as XPCD66044. Marking a record for a British ticket holder, one lucky individual scooped an astounding £195.7 million on July 19 2022, remaining anonymous.
In light of the enormous €250 million jackpot prize, accredited financial planner Eoin McGee has cautioned the winning ticket holder to proceed with caution regarding their windfall.
McGee offered his guidance to the Irish Mirror: "My advice is do absolutely nothing, except sign the back of the ticket. Ring the Lotto and confirm you have the winning ticket, but then sit back and tell nobody apart from your inner circle.
"Don't make any big decisions now. This is life-changing. I tell Lotto winners to remember that the things which made you happy before this win are the same things that are going to make you happy afterwards.
"Life will be different, but if you do not manage this properly, it can ruin you. This €250m can ruin you. Be careful about your decisions and any promises you're making.
"Even be careful about telling your children how much they're going to get. Make no promises. It is a time of celebration and joy and being happy about it, but in the first six months, do not spend more than €10,000 on any one item."
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