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French ticket-holder scoops record €220 million EuroMillions jackpot

French Ticket-Holder Scoops Record €220 Million Euromillions Jackpot
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A French ticket-holder has won the record €220 million EuroMillions jackpot.

The winning numbers were 21, 26, 31, 34, 49, and the Lucky Star numbers were 02 and 05.

Friday’s game was expected to attract a surge of entries due to the size of the winnings.

Tuesday’s jackpot now sits at an estimated €16.6 million.

Euromillions winners
Frances and Patrick Connolly (Liam McBurney/PA)

The biggest Irish winner on Friday night matched five numbers, winning €33,932.

Irish ticket holders have won the top prize on 16 occassions since the draw began in 2004.

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