One lucky EuroMillions player in Dublin is celebrating this weekend after scooping almost €200,000 in Friday night’s lotto draw.
While there was no winner of the actual top jackpot worth €98,027,155, over 56,000 players in Ireland won varying amounts in prizes in the EuroMillions and Plus games, including one lucky person who matched five + One lucky star, receiving €199,745.
The lucky winning numbers in last night’s EuroMillions (7th November) draw were: 11, 21, 39, 40, 43, and the Lucky Stars were 2 and 8.
The winning player, who purchased their ticket from the XL Store on Main Street in Rush, North County Dublin, matched five numbers and one Lucky Star, winning a prize worth €199,745.
Emma Monaghan, spokesperson for the National Lottery, said: ‘What fantastic news for one of our EuroMillions players in the capital, huge congratulations to our winner! We’re now urging all players to check their tickets very 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 contact the lottery prize claims team on 1800 666 222 or email claims@lottery.ie, and arrangements will be made for them to collect their life-changing prize at Lottery HQ.