Luck smiles big in the EuroMillions draw
The EuroMillions is famous for generating huge fortunes, but this summer it exceeded all expectations with one of the most spectacular pots in its history. The June 25, 2024 draw handed out a monumental prize, leaving a deep mark on both the draw itself and the winning country.
A Portuguese winner takes home the big pot
With an accumulated jackpot of 213,887,390 euros, a player in Portugal became a billionaire. This great victory not only highlighted the luck of the Portuguese player, but also marked a remarkable milestone for the EuroMillions. The numbers that led to this extraordinary luck were 14, 16, 37, 45 and 49, and the stars 5 and 7. The winning ticket, validated in Portuguese territory, put the country at the center of European attention in that week
Historic pots mark the way
This impressive prize adds to the list of historic EuroMillions jackpots that exceed 200 million euros. Among them, the 240 million jackpot won in Austria in December 2023 and the 230 million in the United Kingdom in July 2022, demonstrate the magnitude of the prizes that this European lottery can offer.
Spain also celebrates
Not only Portugal had reason to celebrate. In Spain, two second category tickets (5 numbers and 1 star) won a prize of 141,110 euros each. The tickets were stamped in Úbeda (Jaén) and Girona. In addition, a third category ticket, validated in San Lorenzo de l’Escorial (Madrid), won a prize of 17,589 euros. These victories show that the fortune of the EuroMillions can touch several corners of Europe.
Taxes on prizes in Spain
Lottery prizes such as the EuroMillions in Spain are subject to tax. The first 40,000 euros of each prize is exempt, but any amount above this figure must be taxed at 20%. Thus, if the winner of the big pot of 213 million had been Spanish, he would have to pay taxes on 212,960,000 euros, resulting in a payment of 42,592,000 euros to the Treasury, leaving 170,408,000 euros.
The cumulative success of the EuroMillions
The EuroMillions is known for its ability to accumulate massive pots thanks to international participation. Although the odds of winning the main pot are very low, the appeal of these prizes means that participation remains high.
Spain among the big winners
Since the EuroMillions draw began in 2004, Spain has had 114 main jackpot winners, making it one of the luckiest countries in lottery history. France and the United Kingdom are the only countries with more winners.
The biggest prize ever won by a Spaniard was €190 million, won in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in October 2017. Other significant prizes include €137 million in Madrid in June 2021 and €121 million in euros in Seville in 2011.
