Record-Breaking €19.8 Million Jackpot Won in Cyprus
A lucky resident of the Republic of Cyprus has won a staggering €19.8 million in the “Joker” lottery, setting a new record for the biggest jackpot in the island’s history.
The draw took place on January 30, and the winning ticket, number “2865”, matched all the drawn numbers: 4, 7, 30, 34, 37, and the Joker number 18.
Lottery officials have not disclosed where the winning ticket was purchased.
Before this, the largest “Joker” jackpot was €19.3 million, won on April 10, 2010. The “Joker” lottery is played in Greece and Cyprus.
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Born in 1984 in Russia, in the city of Yekaterinburg (Sverdlovsk region). Since 2023, he has been living in Northern Cyprus. Education: Ural State University (UrGU, now UrFU), Faculty of Journalism. Specialization – journalist (2007). Professional experience: From 2003 to 2023, he worked in…
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