Irish Lotto Results
The Irish Lotto results are available to view online shortly after the draws have taken place, twice a week on a Wednesday and Saturday night. The winning numbers are drawn at 8pm and within the hour; in addition to the results, you will be able to view information such as the number of winners, the value of prizes and the date plus jackpot amount for the next draw. This page looks specifically at the Irish Lotto results and includes general information regarding this Irish lottery game.
Latest Irish Lotto Results and Winning Numbers
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Irish Lotto Jackpot Breakdown
Irish Lotto Jackpot Breakdown for Wednesday 16th May 2012
| Prize Level | Prize | Winners |
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| Match 6 | €2,459,689 | 0It's a Rollover! |
| Match 5 plus Bonus | €25,000 | 0 |
| Match 5 | €3,349 | 16 |
| Match 4 plus Bonus | €192.00 | 70 |
| Match 4 | €64.00 | 1,293 |
| Match 3 plus Bonus | €26.00 | 2,095 |
| Match 3 | €5.00 | 24,783 |
Irish Lotto jackpots are always worth a minimum of €2 million, however if the jackpot isn't won on the night, it will roll over to the following draw meaning that the jackpots in the Irish Lotto can surpass the €15 million mark. This was the case a few years ago when the highest ever jackpot for the Irish Lotto was won. A syndicate of sixteen work colleagues at the Dan Morrissey Ltd quarry and concrete plant in Bennekerry, Carlow won the huge amount of €18,963,441 on 28th June 2008 after correctly selecting the winning Irish Lotto numbers. This particular jackpot had rolled over a total of 16 times before it was won and players in this syndicate each took home over €1.1 million.
Previous Irish Lotto Results
| Results Date | Winning Numbers |
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| Saturday 12th May 2012 |
3 13 14 21 35 42 33 |
| Wednesday 9th May 2012 |
3 21 28 38 39 41 27 |
| Saturday 5th May 2012 |
6 9 21 31 33 42 11 |
| Wednesday 2nd May 2012 |
8 9 13 14 20 36 6 |
| Saturday 28th Apr 2012 |
3 24 32 33 40 42 19 |
Irish Lotto Draw Schedule
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| Next Draw: Saturday 19th May 2012 Next Jackpot: €3,000,000 | ||||||
The Irish Lotto results are drawn twice a week on a Wednesday and Saturday night in Ireland. They are aired live by the Irish public service broadcaster, Radio Telefís Éireann at 8pm on RTE Channel 1. In addition to the jackpot, there are several other prize levels available. The minimum prize on offer is €5 and will be won any player who match three of the main numbers drawn out in the Irish Lotto.
Irish Lotto Information
The first Irish Lotto draw took place on Saturday 16th April 1988. It was introduced to raise money for good causes across Ireland which include health, welfare, sport and the arts. In order to play the Irish Lotto game you have to select six numbers from 45, however if you do not want to pick your own numbers you can select the Quick Pick option which generates a random set of numbers for you to play this lottery game with.
There are two set prize tiers in this lottery game, matching five numbers plus the Bonus Ball will win you a guaranteed €5,000 and you will win a guaranteed €5 by matching three numbers. The other tiers do not have a set value amount as the winnings tend to fluctuate depending on lottery ticket sales. Unlike other world lotteries any winnings made on the Irish Lotto are paid out in a tax-free lump sum.
Irish Lotto Tickets
As the lottery game is based in Ireland people mistakenly believe that this lottery game can only be played if you're in Ireland; however that is not the case. No matter where you are in the world you can play the Irish Lotto by using the lotto ticket buying service. This means that you can purchase your irish lotto tickets online and then your ticket is bought on your behalf in Ireland. Using this service is quick, easy and simple to do and any winnings are automatically added to your account so you do not have to worry about any claim periods.
Top Irish Lotto FAQs
Question: When does the Irish Lotto draw take place?
Answer: Every Wednesday and Saturday at approximately 8:00pm GMT
Question: Does Irish Lotto have a guaranteed minimum jackpot amount?
Answer: Yes. The guaranteed minimum jackpot is €2 million
Question: What was the largest Irish Lotto jackpot ever won?
Answer: €18,963,441 won by a syndicate of 16 players in June 2008
Question: What are the odds of winning the Irish Lotto jackpot?
Answer: 1 in 8,145,060
Question: What are the overall odds of winning an Irish Lotto prize?
Answer: Approximately 1 in 42
Question: When is the next Irish Lotto draw?
Answer: Saturday May 19th 2012
Question: What does the Irish Lotto jackpot currently stand at?
Answer: The next Irish Lotto jackpot is €3,000,000
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