One winner claims 11.6 million euro Joker jackpot in Cyprus

On May 17, 2026, a single ticket holder won the 11,653,129 euro Joker jackpot, the second-largest payout in Cyprus history. The winning numbers in the 3,067th draw were 5, 32, 33, 36, 40, and the Joker number 8. The ticket was purchased at a betting agency in Pano Deftera, Nicosia district, for a stake of 6 euros. The winner is subject to approximately 2.3 million euros in taxation. OPAP Cyprus director Sotiris Mesaritis confirmed that the winner must present a valid identity card and an IBAN number at company offices to claim the prize. Funds are processed via bank transfer. The largest jackpot in Cypriot history remains the 16.7 million euro prize won in 2017. The next draw is scheduled for May 19, 2026, with a starting jackpot of 1 million euros.