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The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Lotto bosses reveal county where life-changing €1MILLION Daily Million ticket sold
LOTTO bosses have revealed the county where a life-changing €1million Daily Million ticket was sold. A player in Co Advertisement 1 Players are being asked to check their tickets The winner purchased their Quick Pick ticket on the day of the draw. The lucky numbers on Friday, 18 th July, 9pm Daily Million draw were: 9, 20, 25, 33, 37, 39 and the bonus was 29. The National Lottery has confirmed that the store location where the winning Daily Million Top Prize was purchased will be announced on Tuesday. It marks the 5th winner of the top prize in the Daily Million draw in 2025. Advertisement READ MORE IN MONEY The National Lottery is urging all players in the Laois area to check their tickets carefully and if you're holding the winning ticket, contact the National Lottery prize claims team on 1800 666 222 or email Spokesperson Darragh O'Dwyer said: 'What fantastic news to wake up to, with another substantial win for one Daily Million player - a huge congratulations to our winner in Laois. "We're now urging all of our players to check their Daily Millions tickets very carefully - you could be holding a winning ticket!" Meanwhile, the winners of have promised that the "surreal" win won't change them, insisting: 'I'll still be having my favourite ham and cheese sambo for lunch every day." Advertisement Most read in Money The family syndicate, who finally came forward to collect their life-changing €250 million prize, have revealed their anxiety while waiting to contact Exact location of winning €250 million ticket revealed 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". 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." Advertisement 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 '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. Advertisement '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!'
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Lucky Irish Lotto punter becomes country's newest millionaire after landing €1m top prize as winning numbers revealed
A LOTTO punter has become the country's newest millionaire after bagging the top prize in tonight's Daily Million draw. The lucky player scooped a life-changing €1 million jackpot this evening. The fortunate player's bank balance is set to for a seven-figure jump after matching the six winning The all-important winning balls out were 9, 20, 25, 33, 37 and 39. The bonus ball was 29. There was no winner of the Daily Million Plus top prize draw worth €500,000. Read more in Money The winning numbers were 1, 4, 9, 14, 20 and 38. And the bonus was 36. All players are being urged to check their slips carefully, with the winner advised to sign theirs immediately and keep them safe. They have also been urged to make contact with the prize claims team on 1800 666 222 or email claims@ and arrangements will be made for them to claim their top prize in Most read in Money Separately, Lotto bosses have revealed The winner purchased their winning Quick Pick ticket on Sunday, July 13, from Circle K on Newcastle Road, in Co Penneys 'Lotto Lovelies' collect huge cheque at National Lottery HQ The lucky numbers in that Lotto Plus 2 draw were: 3, 11, 12, 19, 26, 37 and the bonus was 46. In total, over 83,000 players won prizes in the Spokesperson for the 'FANTASTIC PRIZE' "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!' 1 Ireland has a new millionaire after tonight's main Daily Million draw was won Credit: Getty Images - Getty
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
‘Fantastic' – Lotto bosses reveal where life-changing Plus prize sold as players urged to check tickets ‘carefully'
LOTTO bosses have revealed the lucky shop that sold a life-changing €250,000 Plus ticket in last night's draw. The winner purchased their winning Quick Pick ticket on Sunday, July 13, from Circle K Newcastle, Newcastle Service Station, Newcastle Road, Co. Advertisement 2 Lotto players are being urged to check their tickets 2 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 Advertisement READ MORE IN MONEY "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 Advertisement Most read in Money '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". Advertisement 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 Advertisement '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!' Advertisement
IOL News
11-07-2025
- Business
- IOL News
Pretoria, check your tickets! Two millionaire Lotto winners yet to claim their cash
Two Pretoria residents are now millions richer! Image: Karen Sandison/Independent Media Two Pretoria residents have struck it rich after winning their shares in Wednesday night's Lotto draw. Ithuba announced that the first winner who has won the R8,356,457.60 LOTTO jackpot from draw number 2557, bought their ticket at a Shoprite Checkers store in Pretoria with aR70 wager using the Quick Pick selection method. "The second winner has won the R19,435,068.10 LOTTO PLUS 2 jackpot with a ticket bought on their banking app with a R30 wager, using the QuickPick selection method," Ithuba said in a statement. Ithuba CEO, Charmaine Mabuza, extended her congratulations to the two new multi-millionaires. "The two winners, utilised different platforms to play in this draw which showcases the National accessibility and user-friendly platforms that make it possible for players from all walks of life to participate and win. "Whether you're a tech-savvy player who prefers to play digitally or someone who enjoys the traditional experience of buying tickets at a local store, the National Lottery caters to diverse needs and preferences," she added. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ Mabuza encouraged the in-store participants in the Pretoria area to check their tickets. "For the player who played through a banking app, their bank would have already notified them," she said. All winners have 365 days from the draw date to claim their winnings, and all National Lottery winnings are tax-free. Participants can check their tickets at retail stores or on-line through the National Lottery website or social media pages as there are more winners in other divisions. IOL
IOL News
11-07-2025
- Business
- IOL News
Heads up Pretoria residents, two people in your city have won the Lotto!
Two Pretoria residents are now millions richer! Image: Karen Sandison/Independent Media Two Pretoria residents have struck it rich after winning their shares in Wednesday night's Lotto draw. Ithuba announced that the first winner who has won the R8,356,457.60 LOTTO jackpot from draw number 2557, bought their ticket at a Shoprite Checkers store in Pretoria with aR70 wager using the Quick Pick selection method. "The second winner has won the R19,435,068.10 LOTTO PLUS 2 jackpot with a ticket bought on their banking app with a R30 wager, using the QuickPick selection method," Ithuba said in a statement. Ithuba CEO, Charmaine Mabuza, extended her congratulations to the two new multi-millionaires. "The two winners, utilised different platforms to play in this draw which showcases the National accessibility and user-friendly platforms that make it possible for players from all walks of life to participate and win. "Whether you're a tech-savvy player who prefers to play digitally or someone who enjoys the traditional experience of buying tickets at a local store, the National Lottery caters to diverse needs and preferences," she added. Mabuza encouraged the in-store participants in the Pretoria area to check their tickets. "For the player who played through a banking app, their bank would have already notified them," she said. All winners have 365 days from the draw date to claim their winnings, and all National Lottery winnings are tax-free. Participants can check their tickets at retail stores or on-line through the National Lottery website or social media pages as there are more winners in other divisions. IOL
