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EuroMillions winning dark side after Irish syndicate made 'prison' comparison

IRELAND, JUL 17 – The €250 million win by an Irish family syndicate highlights both the rarity of such jackpots and the personal challenges sudden wealth can bring, with odds of 1 in 139.8 million.

  • On Tuesday, the family syndicate claimed a record €250 million EuroMillions jackpot, having purchased the ticket in County Cork and collected the prize in Dublin.
  • A syndicate member likened the experience to 'prison,' illustrating how sudden wealth can strain personal relationships.
  • One member said they're 'planning to remain in Ireland' while eyeing holiday homes, a relative quipped 'I'll still enjoy ham and cheese sambos,' and winners called the experience 'surreal'.
  • Following the announcement, Cork city, Ireland, residents celebrated the positive impact, with local businesses and residents expressing excitement about the windfall.
  • More recently, Matt Rogers urged winners to stay 'grounded' and warned 'there will be something next week alright,' offering caution against sudden publicity.
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corkbeo.ie broke the news in on Thursday, July 17, 2025.
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