Even more players choose to purchase their tickets online for the EuroMillions draw, according to new statistics from the National Lottery
Almost one in five Lotto tickets are now bought online, figures released to the Irish Mirror have revealed.
Lotto chiefs have confirmed nine of those big winners – including the punter in Dublin who became a millionaire on Saturday night – won their life-changing prizes playing online.READ MORE: Ronan Keating splashes cash on first-class seats for family pets on luxury plane And with just four more chances to become a millionaire in the main Lotto and EuroMillions draws this year, now might be a good time to set up your own Lotto account.
Many players still cherish the experience of visiting their local shop, chatting with their retailer and having a physical ticket in their hand. Players say it’s a tradition that remains the cornerstone of the National Lottery’s charm. This year, the players’ stories captured the ongoing magic of the country’s favourite bet.
Group spokesman Seamus Buckley said: “Our group chat went into overdrive. Some didn’t believe me because I’m known as a joker, but this time it was no joke.”
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