Lotto Player Misses €8.8 Million Jackpot, Wins €195,118 Instead

An Irish Lotto player narrowly missed winning the substantial jackpot of €8.8 million during the draw held on February 8, 2024. Despite falling short of the grand prize by just one number, the player secured a significant consolation prize of €195,118 by matching five numbers plus the bonus.

The numbers drawn in the main Lotto draw were 04, 05, 19, 21, 32, 35, with the bonus number being 39. This draw saw over 99,000 players across Ireland winning various prizes, underscoring the popularity of the Lotto. Although the top jackpot went unclaimed, the excitement generated by the draw has prompted officials to encourage players to check their tickets.

For those participating in the Lotto Plus 1 draw, the numbers to note were 06, 12, 32, 36, 40, 44, with a bonus of 13. While the €1 million top prize in this draw also went unclaimed, one player managed to win €5,000 by matching five numbers plus the bonus.

In the Lotto Plus 2 draw, the numbers called were 02, 04, 05, 06, 11, 37, and the bonus number was 43. The €250,000 jackpot in this draw remained unclaimed, although one player missed out on a larger prize by just one number, securing the Match 5 + Bonus prize worth €2,500.

Additionally, 94 players won the Raffle Prize, each receiving €500. The winning Raffle Number is 9153.

Players are now being urged to verify their tickets to see if they are among the winners from last night’s draws. Those holding winning tickets are advised to contact the Irish National Lottery claims team at 1800 666 222 or via email at [email protected] to arrange for the collection of their prizes. Winners who purchased tickets in retail stores must claim their prizes within 90 days of the relevant draw date.