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Regulator withheld €23,000 from National Lottery operator over licence breach in 2024

Regulator imposed €150,000 penalty on National Lottery operator on foot of incident, says Minister

Minister says regulator withheld €23,000 from operator as a result of licence breach

National Lottery says both EuroDreams monthly prizes were scooped by Wicklow winners

Mansions, cars and multiple holidays - yet even this much money requires prudence

Another player in Ireland won €2,000 a month for the next five years

It is understood to be country’s third largest National Lottery win

Travel, homes for their children and a potential Rolex are on the cards for the family

Director Ross Whitaker is perhaps best known for his portraits Katie Taylor and The Boys in Green

Stefan Klincewicz explains his strategy in a fascinating new film that builds to a gripping denouement

Praise for Centra where ‘young fellas’ still help with carrying heavy goods - and a celebration is planned

Some shops have been luckier than others, but who knows where the next winner might be sold

Owner of winning ticket has made contact with National Lottery

In the News podcast: Biggest ever EuroMillions prize was won in Ireland

Winner of record-breaking jackpot follows in footsteps of Dolores McNamara, who scooped €115m in Limerick 20 years ago

A windfall like that could go a long way - but not necessarily by superyacht

Tuesday’s jackpot surpasses previous largest Irish win by some €75 million

The position of Ceann Comhairle is one of our great constitutional offices of State

Win is the 10th jackpot won in the country so far this year

Luke McGann stole €14,886 of man’s €87,000 winnings after helping him to set up bank account

Sales decline 6.2% year on year, annual report shows

Bill exempts other forms of betting that, casinos argue, are more likely to give rise to the problem gambling that limits are supposed to counter

National Lottery operator will move into former Ulster Bank headquarters later this summer

Sports injury specialist Ray Moran’s vote of confidence in his own knees, Albert Manifold’s planning setbacks, and the IRFU’s home extensions

Funeral for legendary actors’ agent; CRH chief’s home renovations troubles; Phil Hogan joins Irish lobbying register; a financial blow for the IRFU, and a tough job at RTÉ

Manager of G.O Stores in Garryowen, Co Limerick, says it is the ‘luckiest shop in Ireland’ after weekend sale of latest Lotto-winning ticket

Company fears betting and win caps in new law could hit its business

Liam Foley, who has Down syndrome, speaks about his role as People and Culture Champion with the National Lottery

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Minister asked why proposed law excludes State-owned draws

The ticket holder has three months to claim the prize

‘There was never anything in Culmore, there was no community development at all ... we were starting from absolutely ground zero’

Special raffle event created extra millionaire this year

Dublin-based company said 2023 had been ‘extremely strong’ to date despite tighter marketing budgets

Two-minute sequence of lotto draws was pulled after Lotto Plus One machine started up early

National Lottery launching first annuity-type game of its kind in Ireland, in a joint venture with seven other European countries

Lottery sales and returns to good causes fell for the first time since current licence was awarded in 2014

Premier Lotteries holds exclusive rights to operate Irish lotto until 2034

The two individuals share the jackpot, meaning they take home €6.3m each

While it is impossible to do so in many cases, there are ways of potentially making money that won’t attract the tax man’s attention