Tipperary lotto player becomes a millionaire in special draw
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During a special Lotto Plus Raffle on July 5, a ticket purchased in Clerihan, Tipperary won €1,000,000. The ticket was sold at Ely's Centra. Store owner Robert Ely expressed joy over the unexpected win, marking it as a significant anniversary for the shop. The Lotto Plus Raffle typically awards multiple smaller prizes, but this draw included a unique opportunity for a million-euro prize. Over 109,000 players won various amounts, although the main jackpot and two significant prizes of €1,000,000 and €250,000 were not claimed.
A player in Clerihan, Tipperary won €1,000,000 in the Lotto Plus Raffle event, purchased at Ely's Centra. The special event drew one winning ticket.
Robert Ely, the store owner, expressed delight over the win, noting it felt like a perfect anniversary surprise for the shop, which opened two years ago.
Emma Monaghan from the National Lottery encouraged players in Tipperary to check their tickets carefully, highlighting that one winner became Ireland's newest millionaire with €1,000,500.
Saturday's draw resulted in over 109,000 winners, with prizes ranging from €2 to over €5,000, although both the main jackpot and top prizes went unclaimed.
Read at Irish Independent
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