County Roscommon player scoops over €50,000 on Telly Bingo

The identity of the shop where the winning ticket was purchased has also been revealed
County Roscommon player scoops over €50,000 on Telly Bingo

A County Roscommon player has scooped the Snowball top prize in Thursday's Telly Bingo.

It has been a Thursday to remember for a Telly Bingo player in County Roscommon who is celebrating a dazzling prize of €50,005 in the National Lottery's Telly Bingo TV game earlier this afternoon (May 8th).

The player hit the jackpot by scoring the Snowball top prize, achieving a full house in 51 calls or less.

The winning ticket was purchased at Newsround, Barrack Street, Ballaghaderreen, County Roscommon.

“Today’s Telly Bingo draw brought fantastic news for one of our players in Roscommon, who scooped a dazzling €50,005 prize. If you’re holding the winning ticket, make sure to sign the back of it and keep it somewhere safe. We look forward to seeing you in Lottery HQ,” said Emma Monaghan, a spokesperson for the National Lottery.

Those who have a ticket waiting to be checked, they can watch back today's game on the RTÉ Player or YouTube channel, @IrishNationalLottery. Alternatively, scan your ticket in-store or online.

If you’re holding the winning ticket, be sure to contact the National Lottery prize claims team on 1800 666 222 or e-mail claims@lottery.ie to arrange the collection of your prize.

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