The totalist thus became the beneficiary of the largest prize ever awarded in our country since the arrival of the EuroMillions in Portugal on October 2, 2004. The winner was also the state, which collected 42.8 million euros in taxes. The law specifies that a 20% rate applies to prizes worth more than five thousand euros. Thus, the €213.9 million jackpot returned approximately €171.1 million to the betting bank account.
You bet only 2.5 euros. The condition was reported at the NLetras tobacco shop in Ramalda, Porto. For mediator João Ribeirinho, the draw date “was a historic day.” The identity of the player remains unknown, although the mega jackpot remains the center of conversation among players looking for news at a tobacconist who manually registered the bet.
This is also the first jackpot won in Portugal this year. For the last time, luck smiled on the Portuguese in Lesa da Palmeira. The drawing took place on December 22, and the total amount of funds raised was 55.6 million. DETAILSFour in 2023
In 2023, there were four EuroMillions totalists in Portugal. Together, they earned €190.7 million. 78 eccentrics
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Author: João Saramago
Source: CM Jornal
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