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 drawn in Portugal this year. The last time the Portuguese got lucky was in Leça da Palmeira. The draw took place on December 22, and the total amount collected was 55.6 million. DETAILSFour in 2023
In 2023, Portugal had four EuroMillions totals. Together they earned 190.7 million euros. 78 eccentrics
In a year marking two decades of EuroMillions in Portugal, 78 people correctly guessed the fortune. Austria is in the lead
The biggest prize ever awarded by Euromillions, €240 million, was won in Austria last December.
Author: João Saramago
Source: CM Jornal
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