The win is the third largest in the history of the Lotto and the winning ticket was bought online.
It means two of the three biggest jackpots in Lotto history have been claimed in Mayo.
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Today’s News in 90 Seconds – Friday, August 29
The winning numbers were 2, 6, 20, 22, 26, 29, with a bonus number of 5.
Ireland’s biggest win in history came on January 15, 2022, when a family syndicate won more than €19m from a ticket bought at Laura’s XL on the Hopkins Road in Castlebar.
The latest player to win big has also become this year’s seventh jackpot winner, following wins in Louth, Dublin, Kerry, Limerick, Kilkenny and Waterford.
“We’re absolutely thrilled to announce that the third largest Lotto jackpot ever, an eye-watering €17,008,295, has been won by an online player in Mayo,” National Lottery spokesperson Darragh O’Dwyer said.
“While the county might still be waiting for Sam to come home it has returned two of the three largest Lotto jackpot wins since 1988. This marks the seventh Lotto jackpot win of 2025, following a roll that began after a €4,038,682 win in Tramore, Co. Waterford back in April.
“And with this win, we now celebrate our 17th National Lottery millionaire of the year! As well as our jackpot winner, in total over 93,000 players won prizes in the Lotto and Lotto plus draws.”
The National Lottery has confirmed that a notification and an email have been sent to the winner. They have been advised to contact the prize claims team to arrange the collection of their jackpot win.