Irish players could be in for a windfall after it was announced there will be 100 guaranteed millionaires across nine countries in Friday's EuroMillions draw.
The 100 winners of the raffle prize are each guaranteed to win a life-changing €1 million, the National Lottery said.
Ireland is among the nine participating countries, as are Austria, Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and the UK.
The 100 €1 million bonus prizes will be in addition to the €17 million jackpot up for grabs on the night.
The National Lottery revealed on the day before the draw that players who buy a ticket for Friday’s EuroMillions draw will be automatically entered into the special EuroMillions Raffle draw which will create 100 millionaires.
A spokesperson said: “Friday’s EuroMillions draw is going to be an incredibly exciting event.
"On top of the €17 million jackpot on offer, the draw will guarantee 100 brand new millionaires in the draw across the participating EuroMillions game members.
"There will be huge excitement in the build-up to Friday's draw which could be life-changing for one or more EuroMillions players in Ireland.”
Friday’s special EuroMillions Raffle draw is in addition to the main EuroMillions game where players have the chance to win the €17 million jackpot and other prizes, and the Ireland Only Raffle where 10 players in Ireland are guaranteed to win €5,000 each.
To play for the €17 million EuroMillions jackpot and the extra 100 guaranteed €1 million prizes, players are advised to get their tickets early in-store, through the National Lottery App or online at www.lottery.ie.
EuroMillions players will receive a special raffle code for each line played which will be the entry to the EuroMillions Raffle draw for the 100 €1 million prizes.
