Unemployed Dublin Dad Lands EuroMillions Plus Win

The man, who has decided to remain anonymous, bought his Quick Pick ticket from the Spar Waterville shop in Blanchardstown and was stunned to discover his good fortune, calling it an ‘indescribable feeling’ when the shop assistant whispered in his ear that he had won half a million euros.

"I recently lost my job so we have been under a lot of pressure financially with Christmas fast approaching,” he said. “This win is a huge relief for us all. We can now enjoy the holidays with the peace of mind that we don’t have to worry about our bills for a while yet.” The winner now hopes to use his financial freedom to start his own business in the new year, after he enjoys a fantastic Christmas with his family.

EuroMillions Plus is a popular game for Irish players which gives ticket holders a second chance to win great prizes if they opt to have their numbers entered into another draw for a small additional fee. All nine participating EuroMillions countries have their own special draws alongside the main game and, in the UK, the second part of December’s Mega Week will take place on Friday night.

There will be another five guaranteed prizes of £1 million in the Millionaire Maker, with each lucky winner getting the opportunity to jet off to a luxury Swiss chalet. The EuroMillions jackpot also stands at £14 million (€17 million), for what is the last chance to play the game before Christmas and land a fortune like the dad from Dublin. Good luck!