Irish National Lottery Launches €5,000 Instant Win Game Bonus Draw

The National Lottery of Ireland is offering players a chance to win €5,000 through its Instant Win Game Bonus Draw, running from February 21st to February 28th, 2026. The draw will seize place on March 2nd, 2026, under the supervision of KPMG.

How to Enter

Participation in the bonus draw is automatic for anyone who plays any National Lottery Instant Win Game online between 6:00 AM on Saturday, February 21st, 2026, and 11:00 PM on Saturday, February 28th, 2026. Each player receives one entry regardless of the number of games played or the amount spent. Players can access these games through the National Lottery’s website (lottery.ie) or via the National Lottery mobile apps.

Draw Details and Winner Announcement

The winning player will be selected on Monday, March 2nd, 2026, by KPMG. The winner will be contacted directly by email or phone, and their county of residence will be publicly announced following the draw.

National Lottery Overview

Established in 1986, the National Lottery of Ireland raises funds for good causes. As of 2023, it has raised over €6.5 billion for initiatives in sport and recreation, national culture, the arts, community health, and the natural environment. The National Lottery offers a variety of games including Lotto, EuroMillions, Daily Million, EuroDreams, scratch cards, and online instant-win games.

Recent Lottery News

On February 21, 2026, an Irish EuroMillions player came close to winning the €130 million jackpot, securing a Match 5 + Bonus prize of €161,198. A player in County Dublin won €500,000 in the EuroMillions Plus draw. More details on recent wins are available.

Total National Lottery sales reached €829 million in 2023, with almost €479 million returned in prizes and almost €229 million distributed to good causes.