Irish Man Wins Record €208 Million EuroMillions Jackpot, Now Richer Than Dua Lipa and Harry Kane
Winning the lottery is a rare stroke of fortune—but clinching a prize that propels you ahead of global celebrities like pop star Dua Lipa and footballer Harry Kane is almost unimaginable. Yet, that’s exactly what happened to one extraordinarily lucky Irish man, who recently won a staggering £208 million (approximately ₹2,194 crore) in the EuroMillions lottery.
According to a report by The Mirror, the windfall is the largest lottery win in Ireland’s history, marking the country’s 18th EuroMillions jackpot victory. With this record-breaking amount, the winner now ranks among the wealthy elite featured in The Sunday Times Rich List 2025. To put it in perspective, Harry Kane’s net worth is estimated at £115 million, while Dua Lipa’s stands around £110 million—both now trailing behind this newly minted multimillionaire.
The winning numbers were 13, 22, 23, 44, 49, with Lucky Stars 03 and 05. The identity of the winner has not yet been disclosed.
Cian Murphy, Chief Executive of the Irish National Lottery, urged all players to double-check their tickets. “We are advising our players to check their tickets and, if they are the winner, sign the back of the ticket, keep it safe, and contact National Lottery HQ. We will guide them through the claims process,” Murphy said.
He added that further details about the winning ticket—including the exact location of purchase—will be made public in the coming days. “Such a significant win can be overwhelming, and we encourage the winner to remain calm, seek independent legal and financial advice, and reach out to us as soon as possible,” he advised.
EuroMillions is a transnational lottery played across several European countries. Participants select five numbers between 1 and 50, along with two Lucky Star numbers from 1 to 12. Tickets can be purchased daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, as per the UK National Lottery’s official website.
This monumental win has not only rewritten Irish lottery history but also transformed an ordinary individual into one of the nation’s wealthiest figures overnight.