Euro Millions awards Portugal with third prizes.
Euromillions Jackpot Rolls Over to €250 Million
The Euromillions draw on August 15th did not produce a jackpot winner, causing the jackpot to roll over to an impressive €250 million for the next draw. The winning numbers for the draw remain undisclosed.
While no one claimed the top prize, there were winners in both Portugal and abroad. Two third prizes were won in Portugal, with each winner receiving €21,294.19. Additionally, two second prizes were won outside of Portugal, with each foreign winner receiving €592,222.90.
It's important to note that in Portugal, any prize exceeding €5,000 is subject to a 20% stamp duty tax, which is immediately deducted from the prize amount. This tax applies to both Portuguese residents and foreign players who win in Portugal.
Jogos Santa Casa, the official lottery operator, manages prize claims and tax deductions. This tax framework is specific to Portugal, and other European countries may have different treatments of lottery winnings. For instance, in Spain, a €1 million prize in EuroMillions is also subject to a 20% tax, but under Spanish tax rules.
If you're interested in checking the exact winning numbers and details, we recommend visiting the official Jogos Santa Casa website.
For more information about the Euromillions lottery and its rules, visit the official Euromillions website. Good luck!
[1] Portuguese Tax Authority [2] Jogos Santa Casa [3] Euromillions Official Website [4] Spain's Tax Authority
- What about the odds of winning big-wins at the casino-and-gambling scene compared to lotteries like Euromillions, given that the jackpot has rolled over to €250 million?
- While waiting for the next Euromillions draw, consider visiting [2] Jogos Santa Casa to try your luck in other lotteries which might not have tax implications like Portugal, such as [4] Spain's Tax Authority.
