‘Fantastic' – Lotto bosses reveal where life-changing Plus prize sold as players urged to check tickets ‘carefully'
The winner purchased their winning Quick Pick ticket on Sunday, July 13, from Circle K Newcastle, Newcastle Service Station, Newcastle Road, Co.
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Lotto players are being urged to check their tickets
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A lucky punter is €250k richer today
The lucky numbers in last night's Lotto Plus 2 draw were: 3, 11, 12, 19, 26, 37 and the bonus was 46.
While there was no winner of the Lotto jackpot worth €11,351,777.
In total, over 83,000 players won prizes in the
Spokesperson for the
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"For the second time this week, a player has scooped a fantastic prize, taking home a life-enhancing windfall of €250,000.
"We're now urging all of our players to check their tickets carefully – you could be holding a winning ticket!'
The winner is advised to sign the back of their ticket and to keep it safe.
They should make contact with our prize claims team on 1800 666 222 or email
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'SURREAL' WIN
Meanwhile, the winners of
Penneys 'Lotto Lovelies' collect huge cheque at National Lottery HQ
The family syndicate, who finally came forward to collect their life-changing €250 million prize, have revealed their anxiety while waiting to contact
Following a sleepless night after their mega
The group, who wish to remain anonymous, could only react by saying, 'Oh my god', over and over - but now they have set their sights on bagging something they've "always dreamed of owning".
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Yet, despite managing to secure the life-changing nine-figure sum, the winners insist: "We're planning to remain in Ireland, and we promised ourselves that we won't let this win change us."
The ticket was purchased by a member of the group in Clifford's Centra on Shandon Street, Co
And the fortunate ticketholders have now revealed how the unbelievable night unfolded.
They said: 'I saw the sign at the till that the
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'Although I'm a regular player, I hadn't bought a ticket for the last two draws. I picked one up and honestly, didn't think much of it.
'I was watching the Nine O'Clock
"So naturally, I got my ticket and scanned it on the National
"Obviously, this wasn't a message that I was used to seeing, so I must have checked it 4 more times, I just couldn't believe my eyes!'
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