Irish lotto winner could miss out on €500,000 as deadline to claim prize approaches

An Irish lotto winner could miss out on their €500,000 winnings as the deadline to claim the prize approaches.

The prize was won in the Daily Million 2pm draw on Sunday, October 12, but is still yet to be claimed.

The winning numbers were 9, 16, 24, 29, 32, 38, and the bonus number was 5.

The winning ticket was purchased at Ardara Filling Station, Portnoo Road, Ardara, Co. Donegal on Friday, October 10.

All lotto ticket holders have 90 days from the date of the draw to claim their prize, which means the winner has until close of business on Saturday, January 10.

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National Lottery spokesperson Darragh O’Dwyer has urged all Daily Million Plus players in Donegal to check their tickets from early October.

He stated: “We are hoping to hear from a Daily Million Plus player in Ardara who won €500,000 in the 2pm draw on Sunday, 12th October.

“We’re encouraging everyone in the area to check their tickets from early October carefully as you could be holding an amazing prize!”

If you’re holding the winning ticket, sign the back of it and keep it somewhere safe.

Contact the National Lottery prize claims team as soon as possible on 1800 666 222 or email claims@lottery.ie.

Arrangements will be made for you to collect your prize at Lottery HQ.