Irish lottery players are being urged to check their tickets following a series of recent wins, including a near-miss on a substantial jackpot. While no one secured the top prize in Saturday’s Lotto draw, one player came within a single ball of winning the €8.879 million jackpot, according to reports.
The Irish National Lottery confirmed that the winning numbers for the main draw were 4, 5, 19, 21, 32, and 35, with a bonus number of 39. The lack of a jackpot winner means the prize rolls over to the next draw, offering a potential payout of €8,879,233. Over 99,000 players did win prizes in the Lotto and Lotto Plus draws, however, with one player securing a Match 5 + Bonus Prize of €195,118. The lottery has revealed that the winning ticket for this prize was sold in a store in Dublin, though the exact location has not been disclosed.
Beyond the main Lotto draw, the EuroMillions Plus draw on saw two players – one in Dublin and one in Cork – each win €500,000. This top prize was also claimed by an online player with a Scheduled Play setup. The lottery also highlighted a recent €10,000 win by an online player in the 2pm draw. These wins underscore the continued appeal of the EuroMillions Plus game, which offers a top prize of €500,000 for a relatively low entry cost of €2.50 per line.
The lottery results for showed a EuroMillions jackpot of €40 million, with winning numbers 10, 13, 20, 23, and 24, and Lucky Stars 6 and 11. A separate draw on offered a top prize of €30,000 per month, with winning numbers 3, 10, 10, 20, 20, 21, 21, and 37. The Dream Number for that draw was 33.
The Irish National Lottery also emphasized its contribution to Good Causes. Last week alone, €4.9 million was raised for these initiatives, demonstrating the broader societal impact of lottery participation. The Millionaire Raffle has raised €5.6 million for Good Causes this year, according to the lottery.
Players are reminded that sales for certain draws close at specific times, with the EuroMillions typically closing on Tuesdays. The lottery encourages responsible play, offering tools and resources to help players set limits, take breaks, and manage their participation. The lottery’s support line is available from 8am to 9pm, Monday to Sunday, for those seeking assistance or information.
The Lotto Plus draws also yielded results. The Lotto Plus 1 draw offered a top prize of €1,000,000, but no winner emerged. One player did win the Match 5 + Bonus prize of €5,000. The Lotto Plus 2 draw, with a top prize of €250,000, also saw no jackpot winner, but one player secured the Match 5 + Bonus prize of €2,500. The winning raffle number for the Wednesday draw was 322259, with 94 winners each receiving €500.
The Irish National Lottery continues to offer a variety of games and draws, providing opportunities for players to win substantial prizes while contributing to important Good Causes. Players are encouraged to check their tickets carefully and to play responsibly.
