Spain's Christmas lottery El Gordo: This is how you avoid falling fraud!

Spain's Christmas lottery El Gordo: This is how you avoid falling fraud!

Madrid, Spanien - The tension increases! On December 22, 2024, the popular Spanish Christmas lottery "El Gordo" will attract a huge number of spectators with a record gain of 2.7 billion, not only in Spain, but also among Germans and other foreigners who want to try their luck. The event is broadcast live on Spanish television and is known for its pompous ceremony, in which children as the lottery fairy are winning. With a chance of winning 1: 100,000 for the main prize of four million euros, the prospects are tempting. In comparison, the lottery chances in Germany are 1: 140 million, as Brisant reported.

The lottery -free cost 200 euros for a complete lot, but every tenth wins, with profits being distributed over 17 classes. It becomes complex when you look at the losing shares: the individual profit amount of a lot owner depends on how much of the loose has been acquired. But caution is required when buying the lots - especially for German buyers. Lot purchases via non-authorized providers in Germany must be avoided. These so-called "black lotteries" are not licensed and can lead to fraud, such as the warns.

Caution when buying a lot

Real lots should only be purchased at authorized sales outlets, such as the official lottery venues in Spain. These are identified by a logo of the state lottery company "Loterías y Apuestas del Estado". Lose can also only be bought online via certain platforms, with a Spanish IP address required. It is recommended to keep the confirmation emails when buying online because the lots are not sent in physical form.

Important information about the payment must also be taken into account: profits below 2,000 euros can be picked up at any lottery assembly office in Spain, while higher amounts require a Spanish bank account. In addition, the Spanish tax office will charge a tax of 20 percent from 40,000 euros. These stipulations illustrate how important it is to get well informed before buying and accessing lawful sales outlets.