Irish EuroMillions Jackpot Hits Record €200 Million

As Friday night’s EuroMillions jackpot rolls towards an astounding €200 million, Irish players have the chance to make history with the largest jackpot prize ever seen in Ireland. If successful, this win would significantly outdo the previous record of €175 million, previously won in February 2019.

Since the EuroMillions game launched in Ireland in 2004, there have been a total of 17 Irish jackpot winners. This year alone, there have already been nine EuroMillions Plus top prizes each worth €500,000. Players are being urged to buy their tickets ahead of the 7.30 pm deadline on Friday, March 21, either in stores, via the National Lottery app, or online.

The National Lottery is brimming with excitement as the enormous jackpot draws near, with many in Ireland spending the week contemplating what they would do with such a life-changing amount of money. Some players have already tasted success, with three recent winners each claiming €500,000 from the EuroMillions Plus draws.

A Clare man, who recently matched all numbers in the March 4 draw, collected his winnings at Lotto HQ after a rather eventful lead-up. He purchased his ticket from Crowe’s Gala on The Green in Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare, just days after his car had broken down. “I had forgotten to get a ticket for the draw that day, so I asked my partner to pick one up on her way, which she actually complained about. Needless to say, she didn’t complain when I told her we were onto a winner!” he laughed. He plans to upgrade his car and clear his mortgage.

A family syndicate from Dublin also struck it rich after winning the EuroMillions Plus top prize of €500,000 in the February 28 draw. Their ticket was purchased at Spar on New Cabra Road in Dublin 7. The head of the syndicate shared, “I play the Lotto and EuroMillions games almost every week. The days after the draws, I head to the shop to pick up the results sheet so I can cross-check the numbers – it’s a habit at this stage!” This excitement was compounded when one member of the syndicate received the news while sitting in the car. “How do you expect me to concentrate and do my shopping after telling me that we’ve won €500,000? I can't think straight!” he exclaimed.

Meanwhile, a Dublin duo claimed their share of luck after purchasing their winning ticket from Tesco Express Kimmage on a whim. After getting their ticket, they won €500,000 in the March 14 draw. “I literally just popped into the shop as I was passing by to pick up a few groceries and threw in a EuroMillions ticket purely on a whim. The news hasn’t settled with us yet, but we’re going to sit on it for a while before deciding what we’d like to do,” one of the lucky winners said.

As the clock ticks closer to the Friday deadline, the anticipation is palpable. The current buzz is not only about the eye-popping jackpot but also the excitement surrounding recent wins, driving more players to try their luck.

The record for the largest cheque ever presented in the iconic Winners' Room stands at €175 million, the winning ticket of which was sold at Reilly’s Daybreak in The Naul, Co. Dublin. If a player matches the numbers during Friday’s draw, it will make them an instant million with wealth to change their lives dramatically.

In summary, as the EuroMillions jackpot approaches its maximum potential this Friday, the growing number of winners this year reflects the thrill of the game and the hopes of countless hopeful players. Whether it’s upgrading a vehicle, paying off debt, or fulfilling lifelong dreams, the possibility of winning is what drives players to take a chance.