Lotto player wins €1 million after buying scratch card in Waterford shop
The Waterford shop announced the win in a post on social media this morning
A lotto player has won €1 million after buying a scratch card in a shop in County Waterford.
The lucky winner bought the €20 scratch card in Hickson’s Centra in Tramore.
The shop announced the win in a post on social media this morning.
A video was posted which showed Centra and National Lottery staff celebrating the win outside the shop.
Ailish and Donal Hickson, who own the store, said there was great excitement following the news.
“This year will be our 20th anniversary since we took over the store and what a way to mark such a huge milestone.
“This is the largest prize that we have ever sold and there has been great excitement in-store ever since we got the call from the National Lottery.
“Our shop is located in the heart of a close-knit community so as soon as word spreads, I am sure the locals will be thrilled to hear that such a large prize was won here in Tramore.”
The owners concluded by wishing the winner all the best with their win.
National Lottery spokesperson Sarah Orr highlighted the significance of the win.
Ms Orr said: “There is sure to be great excitement in Tramore today following the announcement of a €1 million top prize win on All Cash Millionaire. A syndicate, who chose to remain private, have claimed the incredible prize.
“The win represents another landmark moment for the National Lottery, as the second €1 million top prize ever won on a Scratch Card game.
“The first historic win took place in May, when a player scooped €1 million on a Scratch Card purchased at Applegreen Gorey, Ramstown Lower, Gorey, Co. Wexford.”