In a remarkable turn of fortune, two Lotto players in Ireland woke up on Saturday, May 10, 2025, significantly richer, thanks to their recent lottery wins. One player from Limerick celebrated a €255,000 victory while another from Galway took home an impressive €500,000 from the Daily Millions Plus draw.
The Limerick winner, who purchased their ticket from Moloney’s Daybreak in Carrigkerry, Athea, was identified by the raffle number I-SBS-10586. This win was part of the EuroMillions Ireland Only Raffle, which has included an extra draw worth €250,000 throughout May, in addition to the regular €5,000 prize. “It was a Friday to remember for our players in Galway and Limerick, with two big wins to celebrate this weekend!” remarked National Lottery spokesperson Darragh O’Dwyer.
Meanwhile, the Galway player secured their windfall during the Daily Millions Plus draw held on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 2 PM. The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased from Mountbellew Post Office in County Galway. The winning numbers for this draw were 8, 16, 28, 29, 33, 34, with a bonus number of 27. O’Dwyer noted that over 61,000 players in Ireland won prizes in the EuroMillions and Plus games that day, highlighting the excitement surrounding the ongoing draws.
In a different part of the world, a couple from Mount Gambier, Australia, experienced a life-changing moment as well. They won a staggering $2.4 million in the Saturday X Lotto draw 4569 on May 3, 2025. This couple, who have a tradition of buying Lotto tickets for each other on their wedding anniversary, celebrated this year with a winning ticket that netted them $2,478,143.82.
The woman, who received the ticket as an anniversary gift from her husband, expressed her disbelief, saying, “Thank you very much! What an anniversary gift! I can’t believe it. I don’t know what to do with it, but my husband says he does.” She mentioned plans to donate some of their winnings to the Fred Hollows Foundation and cancer research, while also hoping to enjoy vacations and assist their adult children with mortgages.
The winning ticket was a 50-game QuickPick purchased at Rosaville Takeaway & Lotteries, located at 234 Commercial Street West, Mount Gambier. Mally Domaschenz, the owner of the store, celebrated the win, noting that it was their biggest win in six years.
Across Australia, the Saturday X Lotto draw created two division one winning entries, one in New South Wales and the other in South Australia. The winning numbers for this draw were 30, 29, 16, 34, 43, and 27, with supplementary numbers 40 and 2. The Lott’s division one winning tally for the fiscal year 2025 has now reached 394, including 42 wins from South Australian customers.
In yet another lucky turn of events, six Australians became instant millionaires after winning division one in Saturday Lotto’s $20 million draw on May 10, 2025. Each of these six winners walked away with $3.3 million. Additionally, 103 players across the nation won more than $11,000 in division two, including 17 from Western Australia, while 1,748 players received a handy cash boost of $992.20.
The winning numbers for this draw (#4571) were 1, 35, 18, 25, 45, and 38, with supplementary numbers 4 and 16. Lotterywest spokesperson Sarah Dawson emphasized the positive impact of the Lotto ticket sales, stating that they have raised over $38 million for Lotterywest’s grants program since the beginning of the year. “If you had a ticket in tonight’s draw you are supporting hundreds of community organisations across WA who are doing fantastic things for Western Australians,” she added.
The excitement didn't end there, as a man from Cessnock, New South Wales, was the sole winner of the $30 million Powerball jackpot on Thursday, May 8, 2025. After purchasing his golden ticket from Shell Aberdare Newsagency on Aberdare Road, he was overwhelmed with joy when he received the news. “Holy sh..t! Bless you, man! Bless you!” he exclaimed, expressing disbelief and relief at his newfound fortune.
As the stories of these winners circulate, they serve as a reminder of the life-changing possibilities that come with playing the lottery. Whether it’s a tradition of gifting tickets or a spontaneous purchase, the thrill of winning continues to captivate players across the globe. With more draws and opportunities on the horizon, who knows where the next big win will come from?
As we look ahead, the month of May is shaping up to be unforgettable for lottery players in both Ireland and Australia, with substantial prizes up for grabs and countless hopefuls dreaming of their own jackpot moments.
