Celebrations underway as lucky Lotto winner claims life-changing €1m prize
The lucky punter became Ireland's fifth Daily Million millionaire of 2025 after scooping the huge sum in the 9pm draw on Friday (July 18).
The winning numbers in Friday's 9pm Daily Million draw were: 9, 20, 25, 33, 37, 39 and the bonus was 29.
It was confirmed this week that the winner purchased their Quick Pick ticket on the day of the draw at Dunnes Stores Kyle Shopping Centre in Portlaoise, Co Laois.
The Laois winner wasted little time in contacting the National Lottery to collect their life-changing prize, with Ireland's newest millionaire travelling to Lotto HQ in Dublin on Wednesday to pick up their cheque for €1 million.
The long-time Daily Million player who always believed his day would come, as he revealed that he kept the winning ticket safely tucked away in his wallet since the draw.
Speaking to the National Lottery, the Laois man explained how today feels like a well-deserved win: 'I am delighted with this win. I'm looking forward to being able to share the win with my family.
"I have a strong work ethic so my goal is to be sensible with the win, pursue some business interests, but also enjoy more time for myself and with my family'.
Meanwhile excitement is building nationwide, as Wednesday's Lotto jackpot is heads towards an estimated €12.2 million.
Lotto players dreaming of becoming Ireland's next millionaire are reminded that tickets can be purchased in-store, through the National Lottery app or at www.lottery.ie ahead of the 7.45pm cut-off time for sales on Wednesday evening.
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