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Irish Times
14 hours ago
- General
- Irish Times
Lotto depression
Sir, – So the largest ever lotto jackpot in Ireland has been won. Being based in Dublin, I had the few minutes of excitement as I checked my tickets, hoping I had won it. Alas, my dreams were dashed. Now I am in a lotto depression. I am curious as to who has won the jackpot. Now forget the 'it would be lovely if a friend or neighbour won it'. Sorry, but the green-eyed jealousy monster won't allow that. I'm sure I'm not the only one thinking that way. Suddenly, €250 million is way too much for one person or group to win! It will destroy his/her/their lives. READ MORE Yes, if it can't be me, it shouldn't be anyone else! As I said, post-lotto dejection has set in. Therapy may be required to ease this, or else, there is one other option. I'll just have to go and buy another ticket. – Yours, etc, BRIAN CULLEN, Dublin 16.
Miami Herald
25-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Lottery player was just ‘goofing around' — then he won a huge jackpot in Virginia
A Virginia man said he was just 'goofing around' the moment he hit a major jackpot playing lottery games online, according to officials. Brian Cullen, from Virginia Beach, won a jackpot prize worth $541,440 while playing The Lamp game, the Virginia Lottery said in a March 25 news release. 'It really feels good,' Cullen told the lottery. Cullen said he hopes to retire soon, so the winnings will assist with his plan, according to lottery officials. The odds of winning a prize in The Lamp game are 1 in 3.55, and the odds of winning the jackpot 'vary by price point,' according to the game's web page. Tickets cost between 50 cents and $30. As of March 25, the estimated progressive jackpot for The Lamp game is more than $81,400.
