Three Tickets Split €144.5 Million EuroMillions Jackpot as Dublin Winner Claims €500,000 Prize

Key facts

• Three tickets matched all five main numbers and Lucky Stars to share the €144.5 million jackpot, each winning €48.1 million.
• A Dublin player won €500,000 in the EuroMillions Plus draw on Tuesday, 28th April, with numbers 3, 5, 7, 19 and 41.
• The winning Plus ticket was a Quick Pick purchased on 25th April at Circle K Westmoreland St, Dublin 2.
• No winner of the €26,211,265 main jackpot means Friday's estimated jackpot rises to €40 million.
• A Dublin man collected €500,000 from the 21st April Plus draw; his ticket was bought at Charles Treacy, 191 Philipsburgh Avenue, Marino.
• A Midlands winner claimed €344,056 from the 14th April draw after matching five numbers and one Lucky Star; ticket from Daybreak, Bridge Street, Cootehill, Co. Cavan.
• Over 33,000 players won prizes across EuroMillions and Plus draws on Tuesday night.
• Nearly 30 cent of every €1 spent on National Lottery games funds Good Causes; €239.3 million raised in 2024.

Rare Three-Way Split of €144.5 Million Jackpot

Tuesday night’s EuroMillions draw produced an exceptionally rare outcome: three tickets, purchased across Europe, matched all five main numbers and both Lucky Stars to share the €144.5 million jackpot. Each winning ticket is now worth €48.1 million. The draw, held on 28th April, marks one of the few occasions in the lottery’s history where the top prize has been divided among multiple winners. The identity and location of the three jackpot winners have not yet been disclosed. EuroMillions draws take place every Tuesday and Friday, with jackpots capped at €250 million. The last time a similar multi-winner event occurred was in 2022, when two tickets split a €130 million prize.

Dublin Player Scoops €500,000 Plus Jackpot

While no ticket matched the main jackpot, a EuroMillions player in Dublin secured the top prize of €500,000 in the Plus draw, which uses the same five main numbers drawn. The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased on Saturday, 25th April, at Circle K Westmoreland St, 3-4 Ballast House, on Westmoreland Street in Dublin 2. The winning numbers were 3, 5, 7, 19 and 41. The winner has been advised to sign the back of the ticket and contact the National Lottery’s Prize Claims team on 1800 666 222 or via email at [email protected] to arrange a visit to Lottery Headquarters to collect the prize. National Lottery spokesperson Emma Monaghan confirmed that over 33,000 players nationwide won prizes across the EuroMillions and Plus draws on Tuesday night.

Main Jackpot Rolls to Estimated €40 Million

Because no ticket matched all seven numbers in the main EuroMillions draw, the €26,211,265 jackpot will roll over to Friday’s draw, now estimated at €40 million. This rollover follows a pattern of increasing prize pools that often attract more players. The last time the jackpot reached €40 million was in March, when a single ticket from France claimed the full amount. Emma Monaghan noted the growing excitement: “As there was no winner of the €26,211,265 Jackpot on offer, Friday’s EuroMillions Jackpot is now set to roll towards an estimated €40 Million.” The Friday draw will take place at the usual time, with ticket sales closing at 7:45pm Irish time.

Two Recent Winners Collect Six-Figure Prizes

A Dublin man recently visited National Lottery Headquarters to collect his EuroMillions Plus prize of €500,000 from the draw on Tuesday, 21st April. His winning ticket was purchased at Charles Treacy, 191 Philipsburgh Avenue in Marino, Dublin 3. The winner, who played the same numbers of personal significance for years, described his disbelief: “I check the results every Tuesday and Friday night online and tick them off one by one. When they all started matching, I just couldn’t believe what I was seeing. At first, we thought the prize was €250,000, so finding out it was €500,000 was a whole new level of shock and excitement.” He added that after letting the win sink in, he plans to prepare his garden for summer, complete home improvements, and donate to a charity close to his family. Separately, a Midlands winner claimed €344,056 from the 14th April draw after matching five numbers and one Lucky Star. The winning ticket was purchased at Daybreak, Bridge Street, Cootehill in Co. Cavan. The winner admitted it took nearly a week before checking the ticket: “When I saw the results, the numbers started looking a little familiar. Little did I know I was sitting on a winning ticket that whole week. I’ve always wanted to go on a cruise holiday, so I’ll hopefully be setting sail in the near future with my winnings.”

Lottery Contributions to Good Causes Exceed €6.5 Billion

Nearly 30 cent of every €1 spent on National Lottery games is directed to Good Causes in Ireland, supporting sport, youth, health, welfare, education, arts, heritage, and the Irish language. Since the National Lottery was established 39 years ago, more than €6.5 billion has been raised for these purposes. In 2024 alone, €239.3 million was allocated to local Good Causes across communities nationwide. The National Lottery reminds players to play responsibly. Tickets can be purchased in-store, via the National Lottery app, or online at www.lottery.ie. The cut-off for sales before each draw is 7:45pm. Tonight’s Lotto jackpot is estimated at €8.2 million, adding to the week’s lottery fever.

Outlook: Friday’s Draw and Future Jackpot Dynamics

With the main EuroMillions jackpot swelling to an estimated €40 million, Friday’s draw is expected to see increased ticket sales across Europe. The jackpot cap of €250 million means that if no winner emerges, the prize will continue to roll over until it is claimed or reaches the limit. The last time the jackpot hit €250 million was in December 2023, when a single ticket from the UK won the maximum. The three winners of Tuesday’s €144.5 million jackpot have yet to come forward, but they have 180 days from the draw date to claim their prizes. As the Dublin and Midlands winners have shown, the path from ticket purchase to celebration can involve weeks of suspense and life-changing decisions. For now, the lottery’s rhythm continues: draws every Tuesday and Friday, with millions of players hoping their numbers will be next.

The bottom line

• Three tickets split the €144.5 million EuroMillions jackpot on Tuesday, each winning €48.1 million — a rare multi-winner event.
• A Dublin player won €500,000 in the Plus draw; the main jackpot rolled over to an estimated €40 million for Friday.
• Two recent winners collected €500,000 and €344,056 respectively, with stories of delayed ticket checks and plans for home improvements, charity, and travel.
• Over 33,000 players won prizes in Tuesday’s draws, highlighting the broad reach of the lottery.
• Nearly 30% of lottery revenue funds Good Causes, with €239.3 million raised in 2024 and over €6.5 billion since inception.
• Friday’s €40 million jackpot draw is the next major event; winners have 180 days to claim prizes.