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Irish Daily Mirror
7 hours ago
- General
- Irish Daily Mirror
Irish Lotto player just misses out on €13m jackpot - but still lands huge prize
A Lotto player came agonisingly close to winning Wednesday's jackpot worth a life-changing €13.1 million - but they still managed to bag themselves a hefty sum. Lotto players across Ireland are being urged to check their tickets after more than 54,000 people won prizes in tonight's draws. Despite thousands bagging themselves prizes, the Lotto jackpot, worth a whopping €13,185,721, went unclaimed, although one player was just one number short of claiming the full pot. While they may have missed out on the huge cash windfall, the ticketholder still walked away with a still-very-nice €47,002 after bagging the Match 5 + Bonus prize. The numbers called in Wednesday's (July 30) main Lotto draw were: 04, 24, 26, 31, 39, 40 and the Bonus numbers was 44. Meanwhile, in Wednesday's Lotto Plus 1 draw, where there was a top prize worth €1 million up for grabs, the numbers to look out for are: 06, 18, 22, 26, 35, 37 and the Bonus number is 23. Similar to tonight's main Lotto draw, one player came close to becoming Ireland's newest millionaire after they missed out on the €1 million jackpot by just one matching number. However, the punter still has reason to celebrate as they scooped the Match 5 + Bonus prize worth a cool €5,000. And in Wednesday's Lotto Plus 2 draw, the numbers called were: 03, 05, 13, 28, 32, 34 and the Bonus numbers is 17. The €250,000 jackpot up for grabs in this draw went unclaimed, although 21 players did match five correct numbers to win €250 each. There were also 78 winners of the Raffle Prize, with each player receiving €500. The winning Raffle Number is 8055. Players across Ireland are now being urged to check their tickets to see if they are among the more than 54,000 people here who won prizes in Wednesday night's Lotto and Lotto Plus games. If you're holding a winning ticket make sure to contact The National Lottery claims team on 1800 666 222 or email claims@ to arrange the collection of your prize. If you hold a winning ticket that you bought in a shop, you must claim your prize within 90 days of the applicable draw date. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here. The Irish Mirror's Crime Writers Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy are writing a new weekly newsletter called Crime Ireland. Click here to sign up and get it delivered to your inbox every week
The Citizen
9 hours ago
- General
- The Citizen
Lotto and Lotto Plus results: Wednesday, 30 July 2025
A total of R23 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 30 July 2025. Get the Lotto and Lotto Plus results as soon as they are drawn on The Citizen, so you can rest easy and check your tickets with confidence. Estimated Lotto and Lotto jackpots for Wednesday, 30 July 2025: Lotto: R16 million R16 million Lotto Plus 1: R1 million R1 million Lotto Plus 2: R6 million Lotto and Lotto Plus results for Wednesday, 30 July 2025: Lotto: 00, 00, 00, 00, 00, 00. Bonus: 00. Lotto Plus 1: 00, 00, 00, 00, 00, 00. Bonus: 00. Lotto Plus 2: 00, 00, 00, 00, 00, 00. Bonus: 00. The winning Lotto numbers will appear after the draw. Usually within 10 minutes of the draw. You might need to refresh the page to see the updated results. While great care has been taken to ensure accuracy, The Citizen cannot take responsibility for any error in the results. We suggest verifying the numbers on the National Lottery website. For more details and to verify the PowerBall results, visit the National Lottery website. When do South African National Lottery ticket sales close? Lottery outlets close at 8.30pm on the day of a draw, which takes place at 9pm. The terms and conditions may differ from other service outlets. Visit for more information. You can find the historical winning numbers for PowerBall and Lotto draws here. How much does it cost to play Lotto? Lotto entries cost R5 per board including VAT. Lotto Plus costs an additional R2.50 per board. You can also play Lotto on selected banking apps (T's & C's apply).
Extra.ie
12 hours ago
- Business
- Extra.ie
How a lucky Galway Lotto winner held on to their ticket worth a life changing sum
A Galway Lotto player had an unorthodox way of hiding their winning ticket worth €250,000. There were three winners in the county of the tribes over the course of a week scooping impressive sums, with one of those wins being a tasty €250k purchased in a Circle K store on the Newcastle Road during the July 16th Lotto Plus draw. Heading to Lotto HQ with their ticket in tow, the player said that the safest place to put their new windfall was in a ziplock sandwich bag. A Galway Lotto player had an unorthodox way of hiding on to their winning ticket worth €250,000: hiding it in a sandwich bag. Pic: Shutterstock. 'I was at the kitchen table doing some life admin when I saw the news that the winning ticket was sold where I bought mine,' the player said. 'I danced around the kitchen when I realised I had won!' The player plans to put their winnings toward a new home and dream holidays to exotic destinations around the world, while another Lotto player matched five numbers and the bonus on the July 19th draw — which was worth an astonishing €314,859. The winning ticket was purchased at the XL store in Laurel Park, Newcastle — just up the road from where the winning €250k ticket was purchased just three days earlier — with the winner saying that they thought they were seeing things. Pic: Derick P. Hudson/Shutterstock 'I was watching the draw on TV and playing along with my numbers,' the winner said. 'I couldn't believe my eyes as each number matched – I thought I was seeing things! I'm looking forward to sharing the win with family, and a sun holiday is definitely on the cards!' The wins come as this weeks midweek Lotto jackpot is worth an astonishing €13.2million, with the Lotto advising players to get their tickets before 7.45pm on Wednesday night ahead of the draw. The Lotto jackpot is worth an estimated €13.2million. Pic: Chrisdorney/Shutterstock Tickets can be purchased in-store, through the National Lottery app or at ahead of the 7.45pm cut-off time for sales on Wednesday evening.
The Citizen
19 hours ago
- Business
- The Citizen
Lotto Draw: Your Chance at R23 Million
Tonight's draw could change someone's life The Lotto and Lotto Plus draws on Wednesday, 30 July, have a total estimated jackpot of a life-changing R23 million. The draw is set to take place at 8.57pm. Detailed jackpots for tonight's draw: Lotto: R16 million Lotto Plus1: R1 million Lotto Plus2: R6 million How to play Lotto You can play the Lotto, Lotto Plus 1, Lotto Plus 2 games by choosing a Quick Pick option, where the lottery processing system randomly chooses six lucky numbers for you. Alternatively, a bet can be placed by a person choosing six numbers from 1 to 52 on any board. There is no limit to the number of boards a person wants to play, and the system also allows a multi-draw option. This option allows you to play the same numbers over multiple draws. ALSO READ: Retired Cape Town mom to buy daughter a car after claiming Lotto millions How much does it cost to play Lotto? Lotto entries cost R5 per board, including value-added tax (Vat). Lotto Plus costs an additional R2.50 per board. Players can also use their respective banking apps to place their bets. Terms and conditions apply. Ticket sales close at 8.30pm daily. What happens after winning? All winners receive an SMS from their banks containing a reference number and further instructions regarding what documents to take along when visiting the lottery operator, Ithuba. If a player wins less than R250 000, the money will be deposited directly into their account if they used a banking app to play. Players who win more than R250 000 will be referred to the Ithuba for a payout. Winners of more than R50,000 receive free financial and trauma counselling. All winnings are tax-free. ALSO SEE: Daily Lotto results: Tuesday, 22 July 2025 The national lottery also gives you a chance to win money every day from the Daily Lotto. The draw takes place every evening just after 9.30pm. Tickets for the Daily Lotto can be bought every day until 8.30pm. How to play Daily Lotto in SA? If you are buying a ticket in-store: Pick up a bet slip in any lottery store. Choose five numbers between 1 and 36 or select Quick Pick. Entries cost R3 each. You can play a max of R150, but you are allowed to play multiple boards. Select how many consecutive draws you wish to enter, up to a maximum of 10. Leave blank for a single draw. Take your bet slip to the teller to pay for your ticket. Write your details on the back of your ticket in case you need to claim a prize. If you do not sign your ticket, and you lose it, anyone can use it to claim the prize. If you are playing online: Set up a lottery account here and make a deposit to pay for tickets. Choose five numbers from 1 to 36 or select 'Quick Pick' to generate a random set. Repeat this on as many boards as you want to play. Decide whether to enter a single draw or multiple draws. Confirm and pay for your entry. All players must be 18 years and older.
Irish Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Business
- Irish Daily Mirror
Lotto bosses confirm location of six-figure prize win as appeal issued
Lotto bosses have revealed the county a winning six-figure ticket was sold in following Saturday night's draw. The lucky Wicklow player secured €107,032 after matching five numbers and the bonus in Saturday night's main Lotto draw. The winning Normal Play ticket was purchased on the day of the draw from Applegreen Arklow, Wexford Road, Arklow, Co. Wicklow. The winning numbers in the draw were: 12, 19, 24, 32, 35, 36 and the bonus was 22. While there was no winner of the Lotto jackpot worth €12,781,699, in total, over 101,000 players won prizes in the Lotto and Lotto Plus draws, including the aforementioned player from Wicklow. Darragh O'Dwyer, National Lottery spokesperson, said: 'What a fantastic night for one player in Wicklow who has claimed a life-changing €107,032 after matching five numbers and the bonus in Saturday night's main Lotto draw. 'If you bought your ticket in Wicklow, now's the time to double-check, you could be Ireland's newest big winner.' The winner is advised to make contact with the National Lottery prize claims team (Image: Gareth Chaney/ Collins) The National Lottery is urging all players in the Wicklow area to check their tickets carefully and if you're holding the winning ticket, be sure to contact the National Lottery prize claims team on 1800 666 222 or email claims@ to arrange the collection of your prize. Nearly 30 cent in every €1 spent on National Lottery games goes back to Good Causes in the areas of sport, youth, health, welfare, education, arts, heritage and the Irish Language. In total, more than €6.5 billion has been raised for Good Causes since the National Lottery was established 37 years ago. In 2024 alone, €239.3 million was raised for local Good Causes in communities across Ireland. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
