A DUBLIN Lotto player who won €410,608 has told how they checked the ticket “a hundred times” to make sure they weren’t dreaming
The lucky player revealed exactly how they plan to splash the cash, by ticking off a lifelong goal.
The Dublin player successfully matched 5 numbers and the bonus to scoop €410,608 in the Lotto draw on Wednesday July 20.
The winning Quick Pick Play with Plus ticket was purchased on the day of the draw at Tesco Superstore, Whitestown Road, Rush, Co Dublin.
The delighted player said they were in “utter shock” when they realised they had won and had to take a few days to calm down before contacting Lotto chiefs to collect the prize.
They said: “I was just in complete and utter shock.
“I actually hid the ticket somewhere in the house for a couple of days until I could calm down and get my head around it. I must have checked it a hundred times just to be sure I wasn’t dreaming.”
And they revealed how they plan to use the money to achieve a unique lifelong dream.
They said: “A dream of mine has always been to travel route 66 on a Harley-Davidson and I can’t believe I’m finally able to do it!
“It’s just wild, I never thought something like this would happen to me.
“I’m looking forward to taking care of the family and celebrating with them.”
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As there was no winner of the €5,191,323 jackpot on offer Saturday, tonight’s Lotto jackpot is now set to roll to an estimated €5.5 million.
And Lotto bosses have confirmed Ireland Only raffle special will see four new millionaires created this month.
The exclusive raffle will take place on every Friday of the month and see one of the ten winners of the Ireland only raffle win a €1million prize.
The spokesperson said: “Usually, every EuroMillions draw in Ireland produces ten winners of the €5,000 raffle prize but over the next four Friday draws we have created something extra special.
“In addition to the normal raffle prize on each draw, four winners across all these four draws will win the special €1million prize.
“This means that we are going to make at least four people brand new millionaires.”
