Could it be YOU celebrating this weekend? Saturday’s Lotto Jackpot Soars to a Life-Changing €14.5 Million (est.)
8/08/2025
Ireland is buzzing with Lotto fever as this Saturday’s Jackpot climbs to an estimated €14.5 Million - the highest Jackpot of 2025 so far and one of the biggest in the game’s history!
Since the Lotto launched in 1988, only nine Jackpots have ever exceeded €14.5 Million. Could this weekend’s draw see a new name added to that elite list?
“Excitement is building across the country!” said National Lottery spokesperson, Emma Monaghan. “As the Jackpot rolls to its highest level since January 2024, Lotto players are daring to dream of life-changing wins. Could we see a new Multi-Millionaire added to the history books this weekend?”
Here’s a breakdown of all Lotto Jackpots over €14.5 Million since the game began:
| Draw Date | Retailer Address | Location | Amount (€) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-08 | Tesco Ireland, Cork Road, Newbridge, Co. Kildare | Kildare | 14,543,033 |
| 23-Oct-10 | Donnybrook Fair, 89 Morehampton Road, Donnybrook, Dublin 4 | Dublin | 16,390,239 |
| 18-Apr-09 | Spar, 8 til 12 Glenageary S.C., Glenageary, Dublin | Dublin | 14,530,193 |
| 28-Jul-07 | Centra, 23/25 Close Road, Farranree, Co. Cork | Cork | 16,185,749 |
| 14-Apr-10 | T/A Easons, Dungarvan S.C., Dungarvan, Co. Waterford | Waterford | 16,717,717 |
| 26-Apr-08 | Rowlagh News, Unit 4, Chaplins Place, Clondalkin Dublin 22 | Dublin | 15,658,143 |
| 28-Jun-08 | Hegarty's, Staplestown Road, Co. Carlow | Carlow | 18,963,441 |
| 15-Jan-22 | Laura's XL, Hopkins Road, Castlebar, Co. Mayo | Mayo | 19,060,800 |
| 27-Jan-24 | Online | Dublin | 14,674,966 |
As anticipation builds ahead of Saturday night’s draw, the National Lottery is reminding players that the ticket sales cut-off is 7.45pm on Saturday evening. Tickets can be purchased in-store, via the National Lottery app, or online at www.lottery.ie.
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.
Play National Lottery games responsibly, play for fun.
