The totalizer thus became the beneficiary of the largest prize ever awarded in our country since the arrival of EuroMillions in Portugal on October 2, 2004. The winner was also the state, which collected 42.8 million euros in taxes. The law stipulates that the 20% rate applies to prizes worth more than five thousand euros. Thus, the jackpot of 213.9 million euros returned to the totalizer’s bank account about 171.1 million euros.
You bet just 2.5 euros. The status report was registered at the tobacconist NLetras in Ramalde, Porto. For the intermediary João Ribeirinho, the date of the draw “was a historic day.” The identity of the player remains unknown, although the mega jackpot remains the focus of conversation among players looking for news at the tobacconist who registered the bet manually.
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
In the year that marks two decades of EuroMillions in Portugal, 78 people have accurately guessed the prize. Austria is in the lead
The biggest prize ever awarded on Euromillions, €240 million, was won in Austria last December.
Author: Joao Saramago
Source: CM Jornal
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