A lucky Dubliner became Ireland's newest millionaire after scooping the Lotto Plus One top prize.
It was no April Fool’s joke for the punter who won the prize in Wednesday night's draw and National Lottery chiefs are now urging players to check their tickets.
There was no winner of €7,524,485 Lotto jackpot on offer which now which now heads for an estimated €8 million on Saturday.
The winning Lotto Plus 1 numbers for last night’s draw were: 04, 13, 14, 29, 30, 45 and the bonus ball was 40.
A spokesman for the National Lottery said: “What a feeling it would be to wake up as Ireland’s newest millionaire.
"Well someone in Dublin is hopefully experiencing that feeling this morning after winning the €1 million top prize on Lotto Plus 1.
"We encourage all of our Lotto players who purchased a ticket in the capital to check them very carefully.
"If you are this lucky winner please sign the back of the ticket and contact our prize claims team on 1800 666 222 and we will make arrangements for you to collect your prize”.
The spokesman said that Lotto winners can still claim their prizes despite recent operational changes made to prize claims procedures in light of recent government and HSE recommendations related to Covid-19.
He added: “Our priority is always the safety of our employees and our players.
"The necessary preparations have been put in place so that all draw activity will take place as scheduled with draws being conducted as normal.
“All National Lottery prizes over €15,000 must be claimed at National Lottery HQ on Abbey Street in Dublin city centre.
"In light of the current circumstances, our lucky winners who have won prizes exceeding €15,000 should make an appointment by calling our prize claims team at 1800 666 222.”
