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Extra.ie
4 days ago
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Irish EuroMillions group 'in complete shock' over life-changing win
It's been a big week at Lotto HQ as a string of big wins were claimed, including a €1m syndicate in Sligo. The group won the life-changing amount in the August 1 EuroMillions Ireland Only Raffle with a ticket that had been purchased online. The syndicate had been holidaying when they realised their win — making their time away all the more sweet. It's been a big week at National Lottery HQ as a string of big wins were claimed, including a €1m syndicate in Sligo. Pic: Getty Images Speaking at Lotto HQ, one member said they had initially thought they won €103, but then thought they could have been lucky enough to win the €5,000 raffle prize. They said: 'When I realised it was the €1m raffle win… I was in complete shock.' The group discovered their success over the bank holiday weekend, leading them to anxiously wait until the Tuesday for confirmation. 'The suspense was unreal,' they admitted. Pic: Frank333/Shutterstock In regards to what they are planning for their fortune, they have already booked a holiday to a destination they have 'always dreamed on visiting.' Elsewhere, a woman from Athenry was at Lotto HQ to pick up a cool €60,000 which she also won on August 2 when she matched 5 numbers and the bonus number. The Galway woman bought the lucky Quick Pick at Tesco in Athentry Shopping Centre and revealed that it was actually a newspaper article which led her to realise her win. The Galway woman bought the lucky Quick Pick at Tesco in Athentry Shopping Centre and revealed that it was actually a newspaper article which led her to realise her win. Pic: ChrisDorney/Shutterstock 'I saw the article saying someone in Athenry had won €60,000 in the Lotto and just assume it wasn't me,' she said, before adding: 'It wasn't until later in the day that I remember to scan my ticket.' The last winner was a group of two who hailed from Mayo and picked up €40,002 when they matched 5+Bonus in the August 30 draw. The Lotto ticket was bought at Hineys Londis in Crossmolina, Ballina, Co Mayo with one member admitting they 'had a good feeling when I bought it.' They added that they had been 'minding that ticket with my life' following their new-found fortune. The other member revealed they had yet to celebrate but were 'looking forward to booking a holiday somewhere sunny.' On Friday, the EuroMillions jackpot soars to an estimated €235m with anyone hoping to become Ireland's next multi-millionaire reminded that tickets can be purchased in-store, via the app or online ahead of the 7.30pm cut-off time. Play National Lottery games responsibly, play for fun.
Extra.ie
18-06-2025
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What can you buy with quarter of a billion euro
The owner of the winning Euromillions ticket is still keeping the everyone guessing, as the nation holds its breath to see if someone we know, or even better, are related to, is the lucky holder of the winning Euromillions ticket, worth 250 million euro. Speculation is rife as to who bought the ticket, and when are they going to come forward to claim their eye watering prize. But the huge amount of the win has everyone thinking and talking about what would YOU do, and what could you buy with a quarter of a BILLION quid and where would you even start to process the fact that your bank account actually holds that amount of cash. Pic: Frank333/Shutterstock Well, how about your own Private Tropical Island or two, and there are plenty for sale all over the globe from the coast of Australia or the Bahamas for the tropical climates or further North to Scandinavia should constant sunshine not float your boat. A private Island getaway could set you back a few million, mere small change when your account balance is registering at a quarter of a BILLION. Pumpkin Island situated in the Southern Great Barrier Reef's Keppel Group of islands. Pic: CBRE Sports cars, Private Jets, Exclusive Mansions in very salubrious areas of the world are all within your grasp, and you will still have plenty left over to contemplate life as a multi-millionaire while you decide what to do with the rest of the dosh. Of course the big question is not only 'WHEN' will the winner arrive at Lotto Headquarters to claim their prize, but will they or won't they go public with the win. A customised Daimler AG Mercedes-Benz SL600 vehicle decorated with Swarovski crystals. Pic: Kiyoshi Ota/Bloomberg via Getty Images The prudent among us would say to keep quiet, say nothing, and that might be a safe bet considering the issues suddenly 'being loaded' can bring, not to mention the expectations of friends and family, who may or may not feel 'entitled' to a share of your winnings, based on family ties or friendship. Whatever the winner decides to do, the rest of us can pause for just a moment to daydream about how life could change with this amount of money in the bank. And then we will go back to the day job and wish the winner 'All the best' as they settle into life as Irelands latest Multimillionaire. No official announcement has been made yet by the National Lottery, but the lucky numbers were 13, 22, 23, 44, 49, with lucky star numbers of 3 and 5.
Extra.ie
18-06-2025
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Is this the Irish shop where the €250m EuroMillions ticket was purchased?
It's official…? Not yet, but it seems that rumours are swirling around the location of the mega €250 million EuroMillions jackpot. The truly life-changing quarter of a million euro sum was won in Ireland on Tuesday night, with one very lucky punter probably waking up on Wednesday morning unable to believe the news. The jackpot represents the biggest EuroMillions win in the history of the draw, talk about the luck of the Irish! The location of the mega €250 million EuroMillions jackpot has been revealed. Pic: Frank333/Shutterstock The winning numbers were 13, 22, 23, 44, 49, with lucky star numbers of 3 and 5. Prior to Tuesday's draw, the biggest jackpot ever won in Ireland was a jaw-dropping €175.4 million, claimed by a family syndicate from Naul, Dublin in February, 2019. That win eclipsed the previous top prize of €115 million won by Dolores McNamara from Limerick in July 2005. Limerick woman Dolores McNamara won €115million in 2005. Pic: Colin Keegan/Collins Photos The National Lottery has yet to confirm the exact location of the life-changing ticket, but the rumours are rife that a Centra in Stepaside, Dublin, is the shop to look out for. A member of staff told our sister site EVOKE: 'I believe so, but it hasn't been confirmed yet. We haven't been contacted officially, but we have received lots of calls saying that the ticket was won here.' The truly life-changing quarter of a million euro sum was won in Ireland on Tuesday night. Pic: Shutterstock Meanwhile, another Irish player is waking up €500,000 richer after scoring Tuesday night's EuroMillions Plus top prize. The lucky ticket was sold in Co Wexford. The lucky digits for the Plus draw were 11, 19, 30, 39 and 50.
