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Lotto regulator suggested media helped spread 'misinformation' that €19m jackpot was 'unwinnable'

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Lotto regulator suggested media helped spread 'misinformation' that €19m jackpot was 'unwinnable'

Feb 11th 2022, 12:05 AM 30,489 Views 47 Comments

Carol Boate told Lotto regulator staff in January that it was necessary to counteract false claims about the draw.
Regulator was concerned over 'inaccurate' comments in media and social media about the record-breaking rollover.
Spokesperson clarified to The Journal that additional money not added to the capped jackpot did not benefit the operator.

Winning €19 million lotto jackpot ticket was sold in Castlebar

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Winning €19 million lotto jackpot ticket was sold in Castlebar

Jan 17th 2022, 9:15 AM 30,362 Views 35 Comments

The ticket-holder has yet to make contact with the National Lottery to claim their prize.

There was one winning ticket of tonight's €19 million 'must-be-won' Lotto draw

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# At Last

There was one winning ticket of tonight's €19 million 'must-be-won' Lotto draw

Updated Jan 15th 2022, 9:40 PM 151,411 Views 120 Comments

The top prize had been capped at €19 million since October.

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The winner takes it all: Lotto jackpot prize will be scooped tonight in 'must be won' draw

Jan 15th 2022, 7:59 AM 27,320 Views 40 Comments

Tonight’s draw guarantees that the jackpot will see its first winner since June.

Explainer: How will the National Lottery's 'must be won' €19m draw work this Saturday?

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# It Could Be You

Explainer: How will the National Lottery's 'must be won' €19m draw work this Saturday?

Jan 13th 2022, 12:40 PM 65,405 Views 29 Comments

The current Lotto jackpot has been rolling since Wednesday 9 June 2021.

National Lottery clears way for must win €19m draw this Saturday to end seven month run

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# It Must Be You

National Lottery clears way for must win €19m draw this Saturday to end seven month run

Jan 12th 2022, 9:40 PM 65,239 Views 75 Comments

The Irish National lottery draw has rolled over since 9 June, 2021.

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# Jackpot Rollover

Lotto boss appears before Oireachtas committee as six-month jackpot rollover saga rumbles on

Dec 15th 2021, 4:13 PM 22,389 Views 44 Comments

Regulatory approval has been sought by Premier Lotteries Ireland for a “must-win” draw for the lotto jackpot.

Lotto operators seek approval for ‘must-be-won' draw for jackpot prize

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Lotto operators seek approval for ‘must-be-won' draw for jackpot prize

Dec 14th 2021, 11:45 PM 46,569 Views 62 Comments

Representatives for the National Lottery will appear before the Oireachtas finance committee tomorrow.

'Check your ticket': Hunt for Dublin winner of unclaimed Lotto prize of over €825,000

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# Blackrock

'Check your ticket': Hunt for Dublin winner of unclaimed Lotto prize of over €825,000

Nov 30th 2021, 10:07 PM 60,208 Views 13 Comments

The winning Quick Pick ticket was sold on 2 October in Blackrock.

National Lottery regulator could be asked to appear before Oireachtas Committee

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# Hard Luck

National Lottery regulator could be asked to appear before Oireachtas Committee

Nov 24th 2021, 5:30 PM 33,983 Views 45 Comments

The lengthy wait for a winner has led to some calls for greater scrutiny of the lotto system.

Still no winner as €19 million Lotto jackpot rolls over again

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# Rollover

Still no winner as €19 million Lotto jackpot rolls over again

Nov 21st 2021, 11:31 AM 34,408 Views 65 Comments

Fine Gael TD Bernard Durkan last week called for an audit and investigation of the draw.

The €19m Lotto jackpot has been unclaimed for weeks. What are the odds of it being won tonight?

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The €19m Lotto jackpot has been unclaimed for weeks. What are the odds of it being won tonight?

Nov 3rd 2021, 4:14 PM 40,228 Views 56 Comments

The jackpot has been capped at €19.06 million since 2 October.

There has been no winner of tonight's record €19 million Lotto jackpot

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# Record Jackpot

There has been no winner of tonight's record €19 million Lotto jackpot

Oct 6th 2021, 9:51 PM 27,895 Views 13 Comments

The winning numbers in tonight’s draw were 5, 6, 9, 31, 35, 45 and a bonus number 12.

No one won tonight's record €19 million Lotto jackpot

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# Maybe Next Time

No one won tonight's record €19 million Lotto jackpot

Oct 2nd 2021, 8:34 PM 54,066 Views 42 Comments

The winning numbers were 21, 17, 18, 37, 12, 33 and 23.

Lotto jackpot capped at new record of €19,060,800 until won

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# Record Amount

Lotto jackpot capped at new record of €19,060,800 until won

Sep 30th 2021, 4:13 PM 59,847 Views 52 Comments

The jackpot reached the new record on Wednesday when it wasn’t won.

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# Your Say

Poll: Do you play the Lotto?

Sep 4th 2021, 9:02 AM 45,519 Views 61 Comments

A review is being carried out into how National Lottery funds are given to charity.

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Indecon Consultants commissioned to support Govt's review of how Lotto funds are given to charity

Sep 3rd 2021, 6:12 PM 11,722 Views 19 Comments

Charities Institute Ireland raised concerns about Good Causes funding last December.

Government to review how Lotto funds are given to charity after concerns about 'transparency' of system

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# Good Causes

Government to review how Lotto funds are given to charity after concerns about 'transparency' of system

Apr 28th 2021, 4:34 PM 16,526 Views 9 Comments

Charities Institute Ireland raised concerns about Good Causes funding last December.

Winner of €12.7 million lotto jackpot has reached out to National Lottery

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# Whole Lotto Money

Winner of €12.7 million lotto jackpot has reached out to National Lottery

Apr 17th 2021, 1:31 PM 28,734 Views 34 Comments

The winning ticket was bought at a Circle K filling station in Kilkenny

National Lottery reveals that last night's winning €12.7 million jackpot ticket was sold in Kilkenny

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National Lottery reveals that last night's winning €12.7 million jackpot ticket was sold in Kilkenny

Apr 15th 2021, 1:18 PM 17,472 Views 12 Comments

The jackpot was the highest in four years.

There has been one winner of tonight's Lotto jackpot worth €12.7 million

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# Winner Winner

There has been one winner of tonight's Lotto jackpot worth €12.7 million

Apr 14th 2021, 9:38 PM 80,432 Views 47 Comments

The winning numbers were 4, 14, 20, 23, 27, 37 and bonus number 39.

Single UK winner claims €145m Euromillions jackpot as Irish Lotto heads for €11m

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# Lotto Fever

Single UK winner claims €145m Euromillions jackpot as Irish Lotto heads for €11m

Apr 3rd 2021, 5:54 PM 60,076 Views 49 Comments

The bumper winner becomes the fifth biggest winner in UK National Lottery history.

€8.5 million jackpot winner from Limerick makes contact with the National Lottery

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# Big Win

€8.5 million jackpot winner from Limerick makes contact with the National Lottery

Jan 28th 2021, 6:26 PM 30,098 Views 19 Comments

Arrangements are being made for the prize to now be claimed, the National Lottery said.

Woman sued by stepson for share of €3.3m jackpot can't sue former Lotto operator over 'bad advice'

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# Courts

Woman sued by stepson for share of €3.3m jackpot can't sue former Lotto operator over 'bad advice'

Oct 19th 2020, 1:20 PM 45,748 Views 15 Comments

Mary Walsh settled proceedings brought against her by her step-son David Walsh in 2018.

Lottery scratch card prizes were 'omitted due to human error', inquiry finds

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# Investigation

Lottery scratch card prizes were 'omitted due to human error', inquiry finds

Oct 8th 2020, 12:57 PM 38,821 Views 34 Comments

The National Lottery previously apologised that four of the top prizes were not included in certain games in recent years.

Someone has just won €5.4 million on tonight's Lotto jackpot

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# Celebrate Good Times

Someone has just won €5.4 million on tonight's Lotto jackpot

Sep 23rd 2020, 9:27 PM 117,284 Views 39 Comments

We don’t yet know where in the country the ticket was sold.

Euromillions winner has come forward to claim €49.5 million prize

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# Jackpot Joy

Euromillions winner has come forward to claim €49.5 million prize

Jul 23rd 2020, 6:13 PM 83,785 Views 35 Comments

The winner is set to become the 19th National Lottery millionaire in 2020.

Ireland's latest Euromillions jackpot winner bought their ticket online, National Lottery confirms

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# Chicken Dinner

Ireland's latest Euromillions jackpot winner bought their ticket online, National Lottery confirms

Jul 22nd 2020, 3:42 PM 42,921 Views 20 Comments

The National Lottery says it was bought in the Leinster area.

People urged to check lottery tickets after someone wins €1m in Daily Million draw

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# Winner Winner

People urged to check lottery tickets after someone wins €1m in Daily Million draw

Jul 8th 2020, 8:34 PM 33,010 Views 14 Comments

The winning numbers from the Daily Million Draw today were: 03, 05, 10, 11, 24, 39 and bonus number 09

Winning €6.9 million Lotto jackpot ticket sold in Co Cork

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# Winner Winner

Winning €6.9 million Lotto jackpot ticket sold in Co Cork

Jun 21st 2020, 12:34 PM 37,132 Views 12 Comments

The winning numbers for last night’s jackpot are: 5, 8, 19, 40, 41, 44 and bonus number 17

'I was walking around with the winning ticket in my bag': Kerry family scoops €9.7m National Lottery prize

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# Clear The Mortgage

'I was walking around with the winning ticket in my bag': Kerry family scoops €9.7m National Lottery prize

Jun 18th 2020, 3:53 PM 28,440 Views 7 Comments

The draw took place back in April but the family only this month claimed the prize.

99% of unclaimed Lotto winnings in 2019 were not re-invested into other prizes

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# Premier Lotteries

99% of unclaimed Lotto winnings in 2019 were not re-invested into other prizes

Jun 10th 2020, 8:09 PM 36,935 Views 54 Comments

Just €187,400 was given back to players through extra prizes last year.

Someone in Co Clare won €4 million in last night's Lotto

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# National Lottery

Someone in Co Clare won €4 million in last night's Lotto

May 10th 2020, 1:56 PM 35,882 Views 23 Comments

This is the fifth Lotto jackpot winner of 2020.

Lotto winners forced to wait to collect major cheques due to Covid-19 restrictions

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Lotto winners forced to wait to collect major cheques due to Covid-19 restrictions

Apr 24th 2020, 2:35 PM 17,167 Views 37 Comments

Winners are prevented from travelling to the National Lottery headquarters in Dublin due to lockdown measures.

Ireland's €9.7m Lotto winner comes forward but will have to wait for restrictions to be lifted

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# The Kingdom

Ireland's €9.7m Lotto winner comes forward but will have to wait for restrictions to be lifted

Apr 23rd 2020, 3:03 PM 40,038 Views 23 Comments

Saturday’s jackpot came about after 11 weeks of rollovers.

People urged to check their lottery tickets after someone wins €9.7 million jackpot

# Kerry

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# Kerry

People urged to check their lottery tickets after someone wins €9.7 million jackpot

Apr 19th 2020, 10:35 AM 46,517 Views 16 Comments

The winning ticket was sold in Co Kerry.

Single ticket wins bumper Lotto jackpot of €9.7 million

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# Makin It Rain

Single ticket wins bumper Lotto jackpot of €9.7 million

Apr 18th 2020, 10:19 PM 162,474 Views 60 Comments

The jackpot has been rolling over for 11 weeks.

'State should be concerned': National Lottery lobbied for change in law to prevent bookies taking lotto bets

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# Lobbying

'State should be concerned': National Lottery lobbied for change in law to prevent bookies taking lotto bets

Mar 16th 2020, 12:05 AM 65,167 Views 46 Comments

The National Lottery said being able to bet on the lotto in bookmakers “diminishes the attractiveness” of its products.

Poll: Would you go public if you won the EuroMillions jackpot?

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# Your Say

Poll: Would you go public if you won the EuroMillions jackpot?

Feb 15th 2020, 1:38 PM 47,434 Views 68 Comments

The Irish winner of Tuesday night’s €17 million EuroMillions ticket has contacted the National Lottery.

Irish winner of €17 million jackpot has contacted National Lottery

# Big Win

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# Big Win

Irish winner of €17 million jackpot has contacted National Lottery

Feb 14th 2020, 4:32 PM 25,993 Views 15 Comments

The winning ticket was sold at Mulroy’s Londis in Castlebar, Co Mayo.

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