Lotto player wins over €8.2m with Obama Plaza ticket
A mystery lottery player has won over €8.2 million after purchasing a ticket at the Obama Plaza service station in Ireland. The prize money will be shared among the service station staff, and the winner has already contacted the National Lottery to claim their prize.
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Highlights the economic impact of lottery wins on local businesses and the community, as well as the human interest aspect of a life-changing windfall.
Mystery surrounds the identity of the Lotto winner who scooped €8.2 million in Saturday night's draw, having bought the winning ticket at Obama Plaza in Moneygall earlier the same day.
Located just off the M7, Obama Plaza is one of the country's busiest service stations, welcoming thousands of customers every weekend.
Among them were hundreds of Kerry supporters travelling to the All-Ireland Football Final.
Mayo won the Sam Maguire cup, but a Kerry supporter might have hit another jackpot - leaving the service station with a Quick Pick ticket on Saturday that is now worth €8.2 million.
"It could be anyone," said Pat McDonagh, Founder and Managing Director of Supermac's and Plaza Group.
"It could be a Kerry supporter or a tourist or a local. Wouldn't it be great if it was a local."
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