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Winner Claims 11.6 Million Euros with a 6 Euro Joker Ticket

May 18, 2026

A lucky player won 11.6 million euros in the Joker lottery with a 6 euro ticket. The ticket was submitted in Panos Deftera and included all correct numbers along with the Joker number. This is the second-largest amount ever won in Cyprus, following 16.7 million in 2017. The winner will receive the amount after tax deductions. Joker draws take place every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday.