LOTTO bosses have revealed the lucky shop where a life-changing €2,655,366 ticket was sold for Saturday’s draw.
Staff and customers at Gala in Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick are celebrating the massive win this morning.
It makes the Limerick player the 6th National Lottery millionaire of 2025.
The player picked up their winning Quick Pick ticket from Gala in Pallaskenry on Wednesday, February 26, for the March 1 draw.
The winning numbers that turned dreams into reality were: 2, 6, 7, 10, 28, 32 and the Bonus was 19.
Store owner Chen Xiyuan expressed his joy after receiving the news that his shop sold the winning ticket.
He said: “I’ve been running the shop here for over four years, and this is by far the most exciting Lotto moment we’ve ever had!
“Pallaskenry may be a small village, but we’re a close-knit community, and our team of three works hard to serve everyone here.
“This incredible news has brought a wonderful buzz to the village, and we couldn’t be happier for the winner.
“We wish them all the best as they embark on this life-changing journey!”
This latest jackpot marks the 4th Lotto win of 2025, joining other recent winners from Dublin, Louth and Kerry.
With over €12.5 million in Lotto jackpots awarded this year alone, 2025 is shaping up to be an unforgettable year for players across Ireland!
National Lottery spokesperson, Emma Monaghan, said: “We’re delighted to welcome another jackpot winner!
“With such an amazing start to the year, it’s been a joy to see so many lives transformed.
“So far this year, we have double the number of jackpot winners compared to last year.
“We can officially confirm that the winner has been in contact, and arrangements are underway for them to collect their prize.
“We look forward to celebrating with them at Lottery HQ!”
URGENT ALERT
Meanwhile, the National Lottery has issued an urgent warning to anyone who purchased or was gifted a Christmas scratch card as players don’t have long to claim their festive cash.
The ‘Hampers & Cash’, ‘Countdown to Christmas’ and ‘Merry Money’ games are set to expire in just weeks.
Players have 90 days from the game’s end date to claim their prize, meaning they have just over 4 weeks to claim it.
The claim deadline for all Christmas scratch card prizes is close of business on Thursday, April 3.
Players are also reminded that there is a Christmas Bonus Draw worth €5,000 still up for grabs!
Players can enter by scanning the QR code on the scratch card or by manually entering the access code on christmasbonus.lottery.ie.
Any entries received after 10am on 3 January 2025 will be added to the final draw, which will take place at 10am on Friday, 4 April.
National Lottery spokesperson, Darragh O’Dwyer, said:
“Could there be a winning scratch card hiding in your Christmas decorations, tucked inside a greeting card, or buried in that festive clutter?
“If you received or purchased one of our Christmas scratch cards: ‘Hampers & Cash’, ‘Countdown to Christmas’, or ‘Merry Money’ – check them now, as you could be sitting on an incredible prize.
“The claim deadline is 3 April, so don’t miss out!
“For prizes above €15,000, players should contact our prize claims team on 1800 666 222 or email claims@lottery.ie to arrange collection at Lotto HQ.”
