Woman Wins €500,000 Lotto Prize After Quick Ice Cream Stop

UPDATE: A woman from Wexford is celebrating a life-changing win of €500,000 after a spontaneous trip for an ice cream. This incredible stroke of luck came during the Lotto Plus draw on August 8, 2023, making her one of two recent winners of this substantial prize.

The Wexford winner purchased her Quick Pick ticket at Gala Express in Courtown Harbour, where she initially went to buy a 99 ice cream cone. Reflecting on that day, she said, “I remember the day well because the sun was shining and all I wanted was a 99 ice-cream cone. I bought the Quick Pick ticket not thinking about the possibility of winning.”

This win comes just days after another player from Dundalk also won €500,000 in the August 1 EuroMillions draw. That player matched five numbers after purchasing their ticket at Applegreen on the Old Newry Road. They were in a rush and opted for a Quick Pick as well. Upon scanning their ticket the next morning, they were shocked to see the message, “You’ve won Big!”

With such remarkable wins making headlines, the excitement surrounding the EuroMillions continues to build. The next draw, scheduled for tonight, August 12, is estimated to reach a staggering €215 million. This comes just two months after a Cork family syndicate clinched the record-breaking €250 million jackpot.

The National Lottery has urged players to get their tickets by 7:30 PM today to be in the running for this life-altering jackpot. As the thrill of winning engulfs Ireland, many are hopeful that they could be the next to join the ranks of multi-millionaires.

In addition to the Lotto wins, a player from Co Sligo was confirmed as the winner of a separate massive €1,005,000 prize in the Ireland Only Raffle last week. The winning ticket was purchased on July 19, with the winning raffle number being I-SLF-56168. Officials have already sent a notification and an email to the lucky player, further heightening the excitement surrounding recent lottery draws.

As the stories of these wins spread, they serve as a reminder of the life-changing possibilities that come with lottery participation. With millions at stake, will you take a chance?