Hospital worker in big Lotto win?
A frontline worker at Sligo University Hospital could be €195,042 better off following last Friday’s EuroMillions jackpot draw after a winning ticket was sold at the shop there.
Speculation is rife across the hospital after it was revealed that a player scooped the huge prize after purchasing the ticket on Friday last at Aramark Retail Shop.
As Covid-19 restrictions are still in place in relation to visitors, and patients are advised not to leave wards, there is increasing speculation the winner is a frontline worker.
The player was just one lucky star number away from winning the massive €64 million jackpot that was up for grabs.
Tracy O’Neill who is manager of the shop said there is massive excitement running through the hospital. Speaking to The Sligo Champion, Ms O’Neill said she couldn’t believe it when she got word on Friday night.
“I was delighted really, and stunned. It’s our first big lotto win.”
Ms O’Neill, who has been running the shop for the past five years, along with four other staff, said speculation is rife as to who the lucky winner could be.
“It is mostly staff of the hospital who visit the shop these days because of Covid restrictions. We’ve no idea at all as to who it could be, everyone is wondering.”
THE shop manager said she hopes the winner is a hospital employee.
“I hope it is a frontline staff member who worked all throughout Covid, it would be brilliant.”
The winning EuroMillions Plus numbers were: 05, 20, 21, 36, 41 and the Lucky Stars were 06 and 11.
Domhnall McLoughlin, Assistant General Manager at Sligo University Hospital said, “This is wonderful news for one of our staff or one of the patients in the hospital. We don’t know the identity of the person but we wish them the very best with their windfall.”
As of yet no one has come forward to claim the prize. Due to ongoing Covid-19 restrictions, big jackpot winners are currently not required to visit Lotto HQ to claim their prizes, and instead can receive them in the post following identity checks.