Ireland’s record-breaking Lotto jackpot of over €19 million has yet to be won as punters have yet another chance to win this Wednesday.
With new opportunities to win big, demand for tickets has been through the roof, while any players have been walking away with thousands each week.
Due to the sheer size of the Jackpot, no additional money can be added until it is won.
The funds that would normally go to the jackpot instead will be distributed to the next prize tier at which there are winners.
For example, if there is a winner or winners at the Match 5 + Bonus tier, the additional funds will be allocated to this tier.
If there is no winner at the Match 5 + Bonus tier, the additional funds will then be allocated to the next tier at which there is a winner or winners which would be the Match 5 tier.
If you’re not a fan of a quick pick and like to be in control of the numbers you pick, we have rounded up the most ‘overdue’ numbers in the Irish Lotto - as well as the most commonly picked.
According to Irish Lotto statistics, the most overdue numbers are:
- 26 - last called 93 days ago
- 8 - last called 86 days ago
- 42 - last called 58 days ago
- 29 - last called 51 days ago
- 30 - last called 51 days ago
Meanwhile, the most commonly drawn numbers are:
- 27 - called 108 times
- 47 - called 99 times
- 29 - called 96 times
- 42 - called 95 times
- 18 - called 94 times
The statistics also show the most commonly chosen pairs as:
- 9 and 27
- 3 and 29
- 5 and 47
- 5 and 18
- 9 and 34
Speaking about the whopping jackpot, as it rolls over once again, a National Lottery spokesperson said; “Throughout the country, excitement levels have well and truly gone up a notch, particularly since the jackpot was capped and lower prize tiers are now benefiting from the prize boost.
“The Lotto jackpot has been rolling for close to four months now since Wednesday 9th June and players all over Ireland are dreaming of taking the highly coveted title of largest Lotto jackpot winner ever.
“Ahead of the draw, we are continuing to advise players to purchase their tickets early and to avoid queues in-store while following the public health guidelines in place.
“Tickets can also be purchased through the National Lottery app or on www.lottery.ie."
Don’t forget that the cut-off time for purchasing Lotto tickets is 7.45 pm on Wednesday.
