One lucky Lotto player hits €500k EuroMillions Plus Jackpot

An online player from Dublin is celebrating this morning after winning a staggering €500,000 in Friday, December 20 EuroMillions Plus Draw. 

The winning numbers in Friday’s EuroMillions Plus draw were: 4, 12, 27, 36 and 49. 

While there was no winner of last night’s EuroMillions jackpot worth €17,000,000, in total, over 45,000 players in Ireland won prizes across EuroMillions and Plus games, including the Plus top prize.

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The top prize winner is advised to make contact with the National Lottery prize claims team on 1800 666 222 or email claims@lottery.ie and arrangements will be made for them to claim their prize in Lottery Headquarters.

Emma Monaghan, National Lottery spokesperson, said: “Last night’s EuroMillions draw brought fantastic news for one of our online players in Dublin, who scooped an incredible €500,000 prize! We’re encouraging all our online players to check their accounts today to see if they’re our latest big winner. It’s always exciting to see players winning life-enhancing prizes, and we can’t wait to hear how this one plans to celebrate!"

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 2023 alone, €227.9m million was raised for local Good Causes in communities across Ireland.