“Then It Hit Us… We’ve Won a Million!” Wexford Syndicate Realises Moment of All Cash Millionaire Win

An online player in Co. Cork is celebrating today after matching five numbers and one Lucky Star in last night’s (Tuesday, 19th May) EuroMillions draw, securing a handsome prize of €195,442. The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased on Saturday, 16th May.

The numbers in Tuesday, 19th May, EuroMillions draw were: 2, 12, 20, 38, 45 and the Lucky Stars were 2 and 5.

While there was no winner of the EuroMillions Jackpot worth €92,722,477, over 42,000 players in Ireland won prizes in the EuroMillions and Plus games, including the online player in Co. Cork.

Emma Monaghan, spokesperson for the National Lottery, said “What fantastic news for one of our online EuroMillions players! Huge congratulations to our latest winner. We’re now encouraging all online players in Cork to check their emails and accounts today - you could be in for a very nice surprise!”

The National Lottery has confirmed that a notification and an email have been sent to the online player. The winner is advised to make contact with the National Lottery prize claims team on 1800 666 222 or email claims@lottery.ie to arrange the collection of their prize.

Recent Winners

Meanwhile, National Lottery players from across the country have been visiting the Winners Room to collect incredible prizes from a range of Scratch Card games in recent weeks.

A Wexford syndicate made history by claiming Ireland’s first All Cash Millionaire Scratch Card, worth €1 million, purchased at Applegreen, Ramstown Lower, Gorey, Co. Wexford. What started as a joke quickly turned into an unforgettable moment for the group.

“The syndicate lead jokingly told us we’d won €50,000, but as we looked at the Scratch Card, I remember saying, ‘There’s no €50,000 there, you’ve made a mistake. Look again!’ Then it hit us… we’ve won a million!”

The group got the news while driving home, describing it as “the longest car journey ever” as the reality of their win began to sink in.

Now with the prize secured, the group are looking forward to marking the win with holidays and getting started on long-awaited home renovations.

A Louth man also had exciting plans after picking up a €5 All Cash Platinum Scratch Card in a Spar in Tallanstown, Dundalk, winning the top prize of €75,000.

“I told my mother first and we both just sat looking over the Scratch Card, making sure it definitely was €75,000. I am starting to think about travel plans now. There are a few places I would like to go but I’d really love to visit Thailand and Australia.”

A Wexford man also celebrated after receiving a €5 Wordplay Mystery Multiplier Scratch Card as a gift, which won him the €50,000 top prize. The Scratch Card was purchased at Cullen's (Gala), Adamstown, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford.

“I got the Scratch Card as a gift from my mother. I wouldn’t usually play this particular game, so I had to get a sheet of paper out to write down all of the words to be certain I wasn’t seeing things. I’ll be taking a trip around Ireland to celebrate – here’s hoping we’ll get the good weather!”

Tonight’s Lotto jackpot is an estimated €3.5 Million. Players dreaming of winning big are reminded that tickets can be purchased nationwide in-store, through the National Lottery app or online at www.lottery.ie ahead of the 7.45pm cut-off time for sales this evening.

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, €7 Billion has been raised for Good Causes since the National Lottery was established 39 years ago. In 2024 alone, €239.3 Million was raised for local Good Causes in communities across Ireland.                                            

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