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11 Jan 2026

WINNER! Newsagent that sold winning ticket revealed as one lucky player wins big money

A Lotto player in Laois is celebrating tonight after winning a huge amount of money in the recent draw

WINNER! Newsagent that sold winning ticket revealed as one lucky player wins big money

The numbers in last night’s (10th January) Lotto draw were: 5, 10, 24, 30, 36, 40 and the Bonus was 42

Reporter:

Rachel Kavanagh

11 Jan 2026 11:28 AM

A Lotto player in Co. Laois is celebrating a windfall of €49,071 after matching five numbers and the bonus in last night’s (10th January) Lotto draw. 
 
The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased on the day of the draw from Tuthills, Unit 16, Laois Shopping Centre, in Portlaoise, Co. Laois. 
 
The numbers in last night’s (10th January) Lotto draw were: 5, 10, 24, 30, 36, 40 and the Bonus was 42.  
 
While there was no winner of the Lotto jackpot worth €5,637,126, in total over 89,000 players won prizes in the Lotto and Lotto Plus draws, including the Laois player who matched 5 numbers and the bonus.  
 
National Lottery spokesperson, Emma Monaghan, shared, “What a fantastic night for one player in Laois who scored themselves a brilliant €49,071. If you purchased a ticket for Saturday night’s Lotto draw in Tuthills, in Laois Shopping Centre, now is the time to check your tickets carefully. If you’re holding that winning ticket, sign the back of it, keep it safe and contact our Prize Claims team!” 
 
The latest Lotto winner is advised to sign the back of their ticket and to keep it safe. They should make contact with our prize claims team on 1800 666 222 or email claims@lottery.ie and arrangements will be made for them to collect their prize in Lottery HQ.     

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