"The hunt is now on for the person who has scooped €11,101,286, and become the first Lotto jackpot winner of 2026. The winning numbers from Wednesday night's draw were 19, 20, 22, 25, 28, 43, and the bonus number was 1."
"Mayo has seen a run of unusually large wins, including some of the biggest jackpots ever claimed in Ireland. In August 2025, an online player in the county won €17,008,295, the third largest Lotto jackpot in Irish history."
"According to the National Lottery, Mayo now holds both the highest and third highest jackpots since the game began in 1988. Emma Monaghan, spokesperson for the National Lottery, said Mayo's latest win was 'a fantastic moment for the county'."
A Lotto jackpot of €11,101,286 was won by a player in County Mayo, making them the first jackpot winner of 2026. The winning Quick Pick ticket was sold at Circle K Service Station on Mulranny Road on Wednesday. The winning numbers were 19, 20, 22, 25, 28, 43, with bonus number 1. County Mayo has experienced an exceptional streak of large Lotto wins, including an €17,008,295 jackpot in August 2025 (third largest in Irish history) and a €5.4 million win in December 2024. The county now holds both the highest and third highest jackpots since the National Lottery began in 1988.
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