Ireland adds several local features to the standard EuroMillions game, making it one of the more distinctive participating countries. The lottery is run by the Irish National Lottery, and every ticket follows the regular EuroMillions format of 5 main numbers from 1 to 50 and 2 Lucky Stars from 1 to 12.
Besides the main jackpot, Irish players can benefit from the Ireland Only Raffle and the optional EuroMillions Plus add-on. These extras give local players more prize opportunities on top of the standard draw.
What is the Irish EuroMillions Plus option?
EuroMillions Plus is an optional add-on game in Ireland. It takes place after the regular EuroMillions draw and gives players a second chance to win, with prizes that can go up to €500,000.
If you already know the basic rules, EuroMillions Plus is an easy way to add another layer of excitement to your ticket. New players can first read our guide on how to play EuroMillions before deciding whether to add Plus.
What is Ireland Only Raffle?
What are the rules of the Ireland Only Raffle?
The Ireland Only Raffle is automatically included with every eligible Irish EuroMillions ticket. In every draw, 10 Irish raffle codes win €5,000, giving local players extra chances to take home a prize even if they do not hit the main jackpot.
Each EuroMillions line played in Ireland receives its own raffle code. These raffle prizes make the Irish version of EuroMillions more attractive for regular players who want more than just a jackpot-only chance.
Win more with the EuroMillions Raffle Draw
From time to time, the Irish National Lottery also runs special raffle promotions in which one of the Ireland Only Raffle winners can receive an even bigger prize, sometimes rising to €1 million. That gives Irish players another national bonus on top of EuroMillions Plus and the main draw.
If you enjoy comparing the different national extras, Ireland’s raffle works very differently from France’s My Million and Portugal’s M1lhão.
Play advance play
Advance Play allows Irish players to enter multiple future draws with the same numbers. This is useful if you want to stay in the game for several weeks without having to buy a new ticket before every Tuesday and Friday draw.
It is especially popular among regular players and travellers who do not want to miss a draw. You can combine Advance Play with the standard EuroMillions game and, if you choose, with EuroMillions Plus as well.
What was the biggest Euromillions winner?
Ireland has produced several famous EuroMillions winners over the years, including massive nine-figure jackpots. One of the best-known Irish wins was the €175 million jackpot in 2019, which became one of the biggest lottery stories in the country’s history.
If you want to see how Irish wins compare with other countries and recent major stories, take a look at our article about EuroMillions jackpot winners.