The owner of a shop that sold a Lotto jackpot ticket worth €2,310,972 has said it’s “bittersweet” as he knows “it wasn’t me who won”.
National Lottery officials have confirmed the lucky ticket was sold in XL on The Rise in Mount Merrion, Dublin - a small newsagent at the heart of a residential community.
The winning ticket was a Quick Pick, and was sold on Wednesday, October 12 - the day of the draw.
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Players are being encouraged to check their ticket for the winning numbers, which are 1, 11, 14, 19, 27, 39, and bonus 44.
Owner of the store, Adrian Peters, has been running the shop thirty-eight years and was delighted to get hear the good news.
He said: “This is our first big Jackpot win, yes. We’re open since 1973, so this year we’ll be fifty years in business. We’re a small family run, local shop in the heart of Mount Merrion. We’re surrounded by a cluster of shops like the local hairdresser and chemist. Ah it was great to get the phone call that we’d sold the winning ticket. In these current times, it’s nice to get a bit of positive news.
“I actually forgot to buy my own ticket in the shop yesterday, so on my way home I stopped into a petrol station and bought one. So, I knew straight away when I got the call, it wasn’t me who won! It was very bittersweet! I do wish the winner all the best and I do hope it’s one of our local, loyal customers.”
The Dublin jackpot winner, who is yet to come forward to claim their €2.3m prize, is advised to sign the back of their ticket and keep it safe.
The winner should contact the National Lottery prize claims team on 1800 666 222 or email claims@lottery.ie and arrangements will be made for them to claim their life-changing prize.
Wednesday night’s €2.3 million jackpot winner has become the ninth Lotto jackpot winner of 2022 following wins by players in Wexford, Mayo, Meath (2), Dublin (2) Kilkenny and Galway. The Dublin player has also taken the title of 31st National Lottery millionaire of the year.
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