Bitter-sweet night as 77 share Super 5 jackpot
One would undoubtedly feel extremely lucky to win the Super 5 jackpot, but is that feeling tarnished somewhat when the prize money is shared by 76 other ticket holders?
Maltco said on Wednesday that 77 players had won this week's jackpot, possibly the biggest ever number of winners.
They will each get €4,545, a far cry from a potential prize of €350,000.
The winning numbers were 5 • 20 • 10 • 25 • 15 -- all numbers which can be divided by five. Initial reactions - better not to have won at all?
Reactions to the unusual draw were mixed.
A man laconically commented on The Salott Facebook page: ‘Imagine handing in your notice after winning Super 5, only to find out it has been won by another 76’.
Another said it was better not to win at all, he would not be able to buy a car with this reduced prize.
In response, another said he would not mind if any of the disappointed winners handed their winnings to him.
Many said he was sheer bad luck, but clearly many people knew the x5 table – as the winning numbers showed.
One man said he could not believe so many had won. He thought it was a joke. A woman wondered how many of those who won had jumped for joy, not knowing the prize was...