What would you do with €250million? Irish EuroMillions players have their say ahead of mega draw

People have revealed what they'd spend the biggest EuroMillions jackpot ever on, as it's been capped at a quarter of a billion euro.
The jackpot is worth an absolutely mind-blowing €250million, with the latest draw on Friday set to be the latest draw with the capped jackpot.
Ahead of the mammoth draw, the National Lottery conducted a survey to see what Irish people would spend if they were to win the money — with a majority revealing that they'd give a large portion to charity. People have revealed what they'd spend the biggest EuroMillions jackpot ever on, as it's been capped at a quarter of a billion euro. Pic: Derick P. Hudson/Shutterstock.
Over half (52%) of respondents said that they'd donate between 10% and 25% of their winnings — with the average donation working out at around 23.8% (a whopping €59.5million).
Two-thirds of respondents added that they'd buy a house for each member of their family, while 64% of those said that they'd explore the world. Over half (52%) said that they'd explore the Seven Wonders of the World, while 2% said that they'd go intergalactic and go to outer space.
While it's not wise to quit your job after winning the Lotto, two-thirds added that they'd change careers if they won, with many of those saying that they'd pursue their dream job or passion project. Over half of those who responded to the survey said that they'd give a portion of their winnings to charity, or buy houses for their families. Pic: Shutterstock.
Of course, there are some who had more 'fun' answers — with some saying that they'd build a three-bed house for their dogs, or buying an entire airport to travel at a moment's notice. Another said that they'd install a solid gold toilet 'because why not?' while another added that they'd construct a private golf club. Others said that they'd live out a Willy Wonka fantasy and construct their own personal chocolate factory.
'With the EuroMillions jackpot now capped at an extraordinary €250 million, we're seeing dreams take flight – both big and small,' Darragh O'Dwyer, National Lottery spokesperson, said.
'From building homes for loved ones to planning once-in-a-lifetime adventures, this survey shows just how imaginative and generous Irish players are when it comes to dreaming big. And with the jackpot at its maximum, any additional prize money that would normally increase the jackpot, will now flow down to increase the value of the next prize tier at which there are winner(s) meaning possibly more chances for life-changing wins.' The EuroMillions jackpot is worth an incomprehensible €250million. Pic: Getty Images
'If there's no jackpot winner tonight, the prize will stay at €250 million for up to two more draws, culminating in a Must Be Won draw on Friday, 20th June. It's an incredibly exciting time to play.'
If no one wins the top prize in Friday's draw, the draw will remain capped at €250million for up to two more draws, until a final must-win draw must be held on Friday, June 20 where one person has to win the life-changing sum.
If no one matches all seven numbers on the fifth draw, then the entire jackpot will roll down to the next prize level at which there are winner(s).

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