Laois man comes forward to collect €1 million prize
Store manager Ken Cullen with the Dunne Stores team and John Williams and Mark Devereux of the National Lottery. Photo: Joe Conroy
A LAOIS man has already come forward to collect a life-changing €1 million prize at National Lottery headquarters.
The newly minted millionaire hit the jackpot, after matching six numbers in the Daily Millions 9pm draw last Friday 18 July.
He bought the Quick Pick ticket at Dunnes Stores in the Kyle Shopping Centre, Portlaoise on the day of the draw.
The long-time Daily Million player, who said he always believed his day would come, wasted no time in making his way to National Lottery HQ to claim his seven-figure cheque, keeping the winning ticket safely tucked away in his wallet since the draw.
Speaking to the National Lottery team today, the thrilled local man who intends to remain anonymous said: “I am delighted with this win. I’m looking forward to being able to share the win with my family.
“I have a strong work ethic so my goal is to be sensible with the win and pursue some business interests, but also enjoy more time for myself and with my family”.
Store manager Ken Cullen said: “It’s an incredible moment for our shop and for Portlaoise. We’re absolutely delighted to have played a part in such a life-changing event.
“There’s a real buzz around the place and we’re so proud that someone in our community has won this amazing prize."
The lucky player became the fifth winner of the top prize in the Daily Million so far this year. The winning numbers were 9, 20, 25, 33, 37, 39 and the bonus was 29.
