Winning Lotto shops revealed as TWO Irish players scoop life-changing six-figure prizes

Two lottery players in Ireland’s Midlands secured substantial six-figure winnings during the June 6 Lotto draw. According to the National Lottery, winners in Co Laois and Co Westmeath claimed €389,066 and €250,000, respectively, while the main jackpot rolls over to an estimated €3.5 million for Wednesday.

How did the Midlands winners secure their prizes?

A player in Co Laois matched five numbers plus the bonus ball, narrowly missing the top jackpot to take home €389,066. The National Lottery confirmed this winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased on the day of the draw at SuperValu Portlaoise, Unit 1, Parkside, Abbeyleix Road.

Simultaneously, a player in Co Westmeath won the Lotto Plus 2 top prize of €250,000. This second six-figure win came from a Quick Pick ticket purchased at Tesco Mullingar, Ash Road.

Did You Know? Over 77,000 players nationwide won prizes across the Lotto and Plus draws during the Saturday night event.

What happens to the unclaimed jackpot?

The main jackpot of €3,067,628 remained unclaimed following the Saturday draw. Because no player matched all six numbers, the prize is now set to roll over.

The jackpot for the upcoming Wednesday draw is likely to reach an estimated €3.5 million. This increase may attract a higher volume of ticket purchases as the prize pool grows.

Expert Insight: Samantha Carter notes that “near misses,” such as the Match 5 + Bonus result, often maintain high public engagement. The rollover effect could potentially drive increased participation for the Wednesday draw as the jackpot approaches the €3.5 million mark.

How can winners claim their funds?

National Lottery spokesperson Sarah Orr has urged players in Laois and Westmeath to check their tickets immediately. Winners are advised to sign the back of their tickets and store them safely to ensure security.

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To collect the prizes, ticket holders must contact the Prize Claims team at 1800 666 222. Once contact is made, the lottery will arrange for the winners to collect their respective funds.

Winning Number Summary

Main Lotto: 18, 26, 30, 37, 38, 44 (Bonus: 35)
Lotto Plus 2: 02, 14, 16, 17, 31, 33 (Bonus: 32)

Frequently Asked Questions

Where were the winning tickets purchased?
The €389,066 ticket was bought at SuperValu Portlaoise in Co Laois, and the €250,000 ticket was bought at Tesco Mullingar in Co Westmeath.

What is the estimated jackpot for the next draw?
The jackpot for Wednesday is estimated to be €3.5 million.

Who should winners contact to claim their prize?
Winners should call the Prize Claims team at 1800 666 222 after signing the back of their tickets.

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