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Irish Player Claims Record-Breaking €250 Million EuroMillions Jackpot
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A single winning ticket, validated in Ireland, has matched all the numbers in the latest EuroMillions draw, securing a jackpot of €250 million. The winning numbers are 13, 22, 23, 44, 49, and the lucky stars are 3 et 5.
Jackpot Capped After Weeks Without a Winner
The monumental win follows approximately twenty draws without a top-prize winner, allowing the jackpot to reach its legal limit of €250 million. This is the Fourth capped jackpot since April 2025,”a phenomenon never observed over such a short period.”
“a phenomenon never observed over such a short period.”
The June 17 draw also brought luck to three other players in Ireland, each winning approximately 7.8 million euros thanks to matching five main numbers and one star (rang 2).
Other Prizes Awarded Across Europe
While the grand prize went to Ireland, other players across Europe also celebrated wins. In France, one player won 1 million euros through the My Million draw, a code automatically assigned to each EuroMillions ticket in France. Additionally, Five other French players each won just over 20 000 euros.
with the jackpot claimed, the EuroMillions prize pool resets to a starting kitty of 17 million euros for the next draw, scheduled for Friday June 20.
Past EuroMillions Records
Other notable EuroMillions wins in recent years include:
- 28 mars 2024: An Austrian player won 250 million euros.
- December 2023: Another Austrian player won 240 million euros.
These ample prizes highlight the enduring popularity of the Euromillions lottery across Europe.
Frequently Asked Questions About EuroMillions
- What are the odds of winning the EuroMillions jackpot?
- The odds of winning the EuroMillions jackpot are approximately 1 in 139 million.
- How many numbers do I need to match to win a prize?
- You can win a prize by matching as few as two main numbers.
- what happens if the jackpot is not won?
- If the jackpot is not won, it rolls over to the next draw, up to the jackpot cap.
- Where can I play EuroMillions?
- EuroMillions is played in several European countries, including France, Spain, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and others.
