Wexford shop which sold €1 million lotto ticket revealed

The National Lottery announced yesterday that Ireland’s first-ever €1 million Scratch Card prize has been won…

This marks the first time in the history of the National Lottery that a player has won €1 million on a Scratch Card, following the launch of the All Cash Millionaire game, which introduced the highest-ever top prize for an Irish Scratch Card.

The winning ticket was purchased at Applegreen Gorey, Ramstown Lower, Gorey, Co Wexford.

Darragh O’Dwyer National Lottery spokesperson said:

“A player in Gorey has scratched their way to €1 million, becoming the first person in Ireland ever to win a €1 million prize on a Scratch Card. This is a huge milestone for the National Lottery as the top prize on the All Cash Millionaire Scratch Card, the first of its kind in Ireland, has now been won. We are delighted to be here with The Winnies at Applegreen Gorey to celebrate and mark this historic moment where the winning Scratch Card was sold.”

Rita Kareckiene Store Manager at Applegreen Gorey said:

“To sell the very first €1 million Scratch Card prize ever won in Ireland is an incredible milestone, and we’re absolutely thrilled it happened right here in Gorey. There’s a real sense of excitement among the team knowing that one of our customers has become a millionaire in such an historic way. It’s a moment we’ll never forget in-store, and we’re delighted to have played a part in such a special win. We wish the winner every happiness as they enjoy their €1 million prize”