Irish Player Wins $9.37M in Saturday Drawing, Still to Claim Prize

A player in Ireland has won the top prize from the Saturday night drawing, securing a jackpot of $9.37 million (EUR 8.22 million). The prize remains unclaimed as of Monday, with the National Lottery confirming that the winner is the fourth person to land the top prize in 2026.

The winning ticket matched all six numbers – 23, 24, 25, 42, 43, 46 – as well as the bonus number 37, according to the National Lottery. The exact location where the ticket was purchased has not yet been disclosed; the organization said it will release further details in the coming days.

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Jackpot Details
The jackpot was won in the Saturday night draw, which takes place weekly. The National Lottery confirmed that the prize is the largest so far in 2026, though the identity of the winner remains unknown. The winner has not yet come forward to claim the money. Under Irish lottery rules, winners have 90 days from the draw date to claim their prize, after which the funds are directed to the National Lottery’s Good Causes fund.

“Someone in Ireland is now holding a ticket worth an incredible $9.37 million,” said National Lottery spokesperson Darragh O’Dwyer. “With a jackpot-winning ticket now out there somewhere in Ireland, we’re encouraging players who bought a ticket for Saturday night’s draw to check it carefully.”

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Winners Urged to Check Tickets
The National Lottery is urging anyone who purchased a ticket for the Saturday draw to double-check their numbers. The spokesperson warned that the winning ticket could be in a wallet, pocket, or even a car glove compartment, and that players should not assume they have not won.

“We’re encouraging everyone to take a moment to look at their ticket,” O’Dwyer added. “The winner may not even realize they have the winning numbers.”

Three Additional Prizes Won
The Saturday draw also produced three Match 5 plus Bonus prizes, each worth $101,982 (EUR 89,430). The winning tickets were sold in Clare, Mayo, and Dublin. All three were purchased using the Quick Pick option, which randomly generates numbers.

“Three players in different parts of the country have also won significant amounts,” O’Dwyer said. “We hope they all check their tickets and claim their prizes soon.”

What This Means for Players
For lottery players, this story is a reminder to verify tickets promptly after each draw. The fact that the top prize remains unclaimed underscores the importance of checking even if the ticket appears to be a losing one. The National Lottery recommends signing the back of the ticket immediately and storing it in a safe place until the claim is made.

While this jackpot is not directly related to video poker, the lottery and video poker both fall under the broader category of gambling. Players who enjoy video poker may also play the lottery as a secondary activity. The key takeaway for any gambler is to always verify your tickets or game results as soon as the draw or session ends, and to set a budget for all forms of gambling.

The National Lottery expects to release the location of the winning ticket within the next few days, along with any additional information about the winner once they come forward.

Source: GamblingNews – https://www.gamblingnews.com/news/irish-player-wins-9-37m-in-saturday-drawing-still-to-claim-prize/

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