National Lottery Transitions In-House Production Amidst Technical Glitches
The National Lottery is now handling the production and broadcasting of its draw results internally, following a decision by RTÉ to discontinue this service for cost-saving reasons. This shift began on March 11th, with the Lotto draw now originating from a latest studio at National Lottery headquarters as reported by RTÉ.
Initial Technical Issues
The transition wasn’t without initial hiccups. The first livestreamed draw on March 11th experienced a brief pause of approximately 90 seconds between the Lotto Plus 2 and Lotto Plus 1 draws due to a “slight technical issue” according to the National Lottery. Last night’s draw reportedly had audio issues, with buzzing sounds heard during the broadcast.
National Lottery Assures Successful Draws
Despite these initial challenges, the National Lottery maintains that the draw results for both March 11th and March 14th were carried out successfully at its headquarters as stated in a recent announcement. The organization emphasizes that existing draw controls and oversight mechanisms, including independent observation by KPMG, remain firmly in place.
Where to Watch the Draws
The Lotto draw continues to be broadcast on RTÉ One before the Nine O’Clock News on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Viewers can also watch the draw live and access past results on the National Lottery website at www.lottery.ie/live-lotto-draw (accessed via the “How to Play” section), typically around 7:55 PM on draw nights.
Recent Winning Ticket
A lucky player in County Westmeath recently won €250,000 in the Lotto Plus 2 draw on March 11th. The winning ticket was purchased at Circle K Athlone on the Dublin Road in Athlone as reported by the Irish Mirror. The winning numbers were 06, 20, 22, 29, 30, 32, with 15 as the bonus number.
Future Plans
Telly Bingo is scheduled to follow Lotto in transitioning to in-house production as part of a phased rollout. Saturday’s jackpot is estimated at €3.5 million, with a guaranteed €1 million prize in the Lotto Plus Raffle event according to the National Lottery.