Lucky Dubliner scoops €8.7m Lotto jackpot during Saturday’s draw

Dubliners have been urged to check their tickets

A lucky Dubliner has become the second Lotto jackpot winner of 2026 after they scooped the top prize during Saturday night’s draw.

The player won a staggering €8,726,418. The winning numbers for Saturday’s Lotto draw (2nd May) were: 01, 07, 27, 28, 34, 42 and the bonus was 26.

The National Lottery has confirmed that the winning retail location will be announced on Wednesday, May 6. Meanwhile, a player in Westmeath also had a Saturday night to remember after matching five numbers and the bonus to win an incredible €146,878.

The Midlands player purchased their winning Quick Pick ticket on Thursday April 30 at The Grove Service Station in Baylough, Athlone. National Lottery spokesperson Sarah Orr had the following advice for players: “What a weekend it’s been for National Lottery players all over the country! A Lotto player in Dublin has officially become Ireland’s newest millionaire after winning Saturday night’s Lotto jackpot worth an impressive €8,726,418.

“We are encouraging all of our players in the Capital to carefully check their tickets today as one player now holds the title of second Lotto jackpot winner of 2026. Saturday night’s draw also saw a Westmeath player win €146,878 after matching five numbers and the bonus in the main draw.

“Over 101,000 players nationwide won prizes across the Lotto and Plus draws on Saturday night, including the Dublin and Westmeath winners. The two biggest winners of the night are advised to sign the back of their tickets and keep them safe. They should contact the Prize Claims team on 1800 666 222 or email claims@lottery.ie and arrangements will be made for them to visit Lottery Headquarters to collect their prizes.”

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