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To claim large prizes in ONCE draws (Cuponazo, Sueldazo, Eurojackpot, Daily Coupon, scratch cards, etc.), there are three general keys: respecting the expiration deadlines, presenting the required identification documentation, and following the correct claiming process (point of sale, ONCE centers or collaborating banks, or JuegosONCE account if played online).

1. Deadlines for claiming the prize

In the ordinary ONCE coupon draws (Daily Coupon, Cuponazo, Sueldazo, etc.), the information from Demócrata, citing JuegosONCE, is very consistent:

• Physical ONCE coupons expire 30 calendar days counted from the day after the draw. This is repeated in multiple pieces about the Daily Coupon and Sueldazo of ONCE (for example, results from July 4, July 5, July 25, 2026, etc.).
• The same 30 calendar day deadline applies to Sueldazo and Cuponazo coupons, according to the result notes collected by Demócrata.
• For the instant lottery “Scratch”, the deadline is not always 30 days but is expressly set for each product. For example, the Resolution of July 16, 2024, on the “ONCE Instant Lottery tickets” establishes that the scratch cards “Christmas Scratch €1 2024” and “Christmas Scratch €5 2024” have a payment deadline of March 3, 2025 (BOE-A-2024-15422).

In summary, for ordinary ONCE coupons the practical rule is 30 calendar days; for scratch cards, you must always check the specific deadline for that product (printed on the ticket or published in the BOE/JuegosONCE).

2. Where and how to claim a large prize

• Coupons purchased online (JuegosONCE): according to ABC, citing the JuegosONCE website itself, if the coupon was purchased online and is winning, the amount is automatically credited to the player’s virtual JuegosONCE account. From there, it can be transferred free of charge to the bank account.
• Physical coupons purchased from a seller or authorized point of sale: Demócrata’s news about Sueldazo and Cuponazo indicates that:
  • Smaller prizes can be claimed directly at authorized ONCE points of sale.
  • For larger prizes, the winner must follow the organization’s procedure and go to ONCE Centers or collaborating banks, where payment is processed once the coupon is verified.
• For extraordinary prizes (for example, 17 million in a Father’s Day Extra or large Eurojackpot jackpots marketed by ONCE), the media report the same scheme: ONCE centers or authorized banks and, if purchased online, automatic credit to the JuegosONCE account.

3. Documentation and identification

Articles about claiming ONCE and other state lottery prizes agree on several points:

• It is mandatory to present the original coupon or ticket in good condition; it is emphasized that it must be kept without tears or erasures because it is the necessary document to claim the prize.
• For large prizes, the winner must identify themselves. The articles mention presenting an identity document (DNI, NIE, passport) and complying with identification and traceability controls required by tax regulations and anti-money laundering laws.
• If the coupon is shared or there are multiple holders, to avoid problems with the Tax Agency it is recommended to be able to documentarily prove each participant’s share (written agreements, payment receipts, etc.).

When the coupon has been purchased online, the identification is already linked to the JuegosONCE account, which avoids risks of loss or theft of the physical document.

4. Taxation of large prizes

Taxation is common for state lotteries (SELAE) and ONCE:

• According to the Tax Agency and analyses collected by Demócrata, the first €40,000 of each tenth, fraction, or coupon are exempt from special tax.
• The part of the prize exceeding those €40,000 is taxed at 20%; withholding is applied at source by the paying entity (ONCE or the collaborating bank).
• For prizes like Sueldazo (€300,000 lump sum plus €5,000/month for 20 years), Demócrata reminds that the tax impact is calculated on the amount exceeding the exemption and that the specific way of distributing withholding in periodic payments corresponds to the paying entity, but the criterion of €40,000 exempt + 20% on the excess remains.

5. Practical recommendations

• Check the result always on official channels (JuegosONCE and authorized points of sale) before starting any procedure.
• Do not wait until the deadline: although there are 30 calendar days, the recommendation in all notes is to claim “as soon as possible.”
• Do not sell or buy winning coupons to “move” money: various court cases show that these operations can be considered money laundering or tax fraud.
• For very large or shared prizes, it is advisable to seek tax advice before disposing of the money.

ONCE is not the regulatory authority for gambling in Spain, but it does have a very broad set of powers as a state-level lottery operator under a very strict public authorization and control regime. Its powers and limits mainly derive from Law 13/2011, regulating gambling, Royal Decree 358/1991 (reorganization of ONCE), Royal Decree 1336/2005 (instant lottery), and the General Government‑ONCE Agreement 2022‑2031, developed through numerous resolutions published in the BOE.

1. Legal recognition and basic scope of powers

• ONCE is a Public Law Corporation of a social nature, a unique social economy organization, financed “through a set of public authorizations in gambling matters” (e.g., 2024 and 2025 resolutions on the coupon and instant lottery published in the BOE: resolution on draw 11/11, resolution 16‑7‑2025).
• Article 4 and the first additional provision of Law 13/2011 reserve state-level lotteries to operators designated by the law itself, naming ONCE as one of the only two state lottery operators, along with the State Society for Lotteries and Betting (SELAE). This authorizes it to organize and operate:
  • The ONCE Coupon and its extraordinary draws.
  • The instant lottery ticket modality (scratch cards), authorized by Royal Decree 1336/2005.
  • The so-called active games of ONCE (such as “Super 11”, “Triplex”, etc.), regulated by specific resolutions published in the BOE.

2. Own powers as a gambling operator

• Design and manage its lottery products (coupon, instant lottery, active games): coupon or ticket price, prize structure, game mechanics, draw calendar, sales channels, etc. These conditions are included in its Regulatory Rules, which ONCE itself develops.
• Commercially exploit the authorized modalities throughout the national territory, through its network of sellers and the JuegosONCE website, within quantitative limits set by the Government (issuance volume, prize percentage, etc.).
• Propose the implementation, modification, and termination of products (new scratch cards, extraordinary draws, prize changes), as seen in the 2024 and 2025 resolutions on instant lottery and the “Draw 11/11” of the coupon (BOE‑A‑2024‑12855, BOE‑A‑2025‑21012).
• Develop internal regulations and technical appendices for games (mechanics, designs, prize tables), which are part of its “own specific regulations.”

3. What the State regulates and what the Protectorate Council controls

• The Council of Ministers grants ONCE the basic authorizations in gambling matters (coupon regime, new modalities, validity of instant lottery, etc.) applying, among other rules, the twentieth additional provision of Law 46/1985 and Royal Decree 358/1991 itself, modified by Royal Decree 1127/2021.
• The ONCE Protectorate Council exercises the State protectorate and control function in gambling matters:
  • It verifies that ONCE’s proposals (new products, regulatory changes) comply with Law 13/2011, the General Government‑ONCE Agreement, and the limits set by the Council of Ministers.
  • It orders the publication in the BOE of regulations and modifications “as a consumer guarantee” (BOE‑A‑2025‑15730).
  • After the 2021 reform, it has a Disciplinary Commission composed only of Administration representatives, which exercises sanctioning power for possible ONCE infractions in gambling matters, applying Law 13/2011 and general procedural legislation.

4. Relationship with the DGOJ and autonomous communities

The General Directorate for Gambling Regulation (DGOJ) is the state regulator of gambling in general, but for lotteries under legal reservation (SELAE and ONCE) there is a particular regime:

• Royal Decree 958/2020, on commercial communications of gambling, recognizes the “particular legal regime” of ONCE’s gambling activities and establishes that, regarding its lotteries, the powers attributed in that regulation to the gambling regulatory authority are exercised by the ONCE Protectorate Council, not directly by the DGOJ (this is recalled in the preamble and in RD 1127/2021).
• Autonomous communities maintain their powers over in-person gambling in their territory, but Law 13/2011 and its preamble state that state-level lotteries and activities reserved for ONCE and SELAE are exclusive State competence. The autonomous communities intervene mainly through authorizations for premises or terminals when appropriate and cooperation mechanisms.

5. Key idea

ONCE has broad powers for organization and operation of its state-level lotteries (coupon, active games, instant lottery), but always:

• Within a state legal reservation set by Law 13/2011 and other rules.
• Subject to authorization by the Council of Ministers and continuous control by the Protectorate Council, which largely acts as the specific regulatory authority in gambling matters for ONCE.

To participate in ONCE draws and legally claim a prize in Spain, one must meet a series of requirements that combine general gambling regulations, tax rules for lottery prizes, and the organization’s own rules. Below is a summary of the key points.

1. Legal requirements to participate

• Age of majority: Law 13/2011, regulating gambling, prohibits participation of minors under 18 years in state-level gambling, including ONCE lotteries. Only adults can play and, therefore, be holders of the right to the prize.
• Verifiable identity: although a physical coupon can be purchased at a point of sale, the system is designed so that the participant is an identifiable person. In online play (JuegosONCE), it is mandatory to open an account in the player’s name, provide documentation (usually DNI/NIE), and verify age of majority.
• Not being in the General Register of Gambling Access Prohibitions (RGIAJ): news about a Cuponazo winner who was not paid the prize shows that ONCE is obliged to check if the player is registered as “self-excluded” or disqualified by judicial resolution. If so, they cannot validly participate or claim the prize, even if they bought the coupon.
• Comply with the specific rules of each draw: extraordinary draws (such as the “Christmas Extra Coupon” or the “Draw 11/11”) are regulated by official resolutions published in the BOE containing their rules (price, prize structure, calendar, etc.). Participation implies acceptance of these rules.
• Other restricted groups: ONCE’s internal rules may limit or prohibit play for certain groups (organization staff, persons with privileged information access, etc.). These are typical restrictions in the gambling sector to avoid conflicts of interest.

2. Requirements to claim the prize

• Be the legitimate holder of the winning coupon or ticket:
  • For physical coupons, the original in good condition must be presented; it is the document that proves the right to claim.
  • For online purchases (JuegosONCE), the prize is paid to the account of the holder user, according to the operator’s conditions.
• Formal identification of the winner:
  • For small prizes claimed at points of sale, identification may be minimal.
  • For larger amounts, articles about the Coupon and Sueldazo indicate that claiming is done at ONCE delegations or collaborating financial entities, presenting DNI/NIE/passport. Identification is mandatory, among other reasons, for anti-money laundering and tax compliance.
  • For shared prizes, all participants must identify themselves so that the Tax Agency and ONCE can correctly distribute the amount and exemption.
• Not be affected by a gambling access prohibition: if the system detects that the winner is in the RGIAJ, ONCE must deny payment while the registration remains in force. Only an administrative or judicial resolution lifting the prohibition allows payment of the prize.
• Respect expiration deadlines: information about the Daily Coupon and Sueldazo indicates that ONCE coupons usually have a 30 calendar day deadline from the day after the draw to claim. After that period, the right to claim expires.

3. Tax requirements and effects

• Special lottery tax: ONCE prizes are subject to the general regime of “certain lottery and betting prizes”:
  • First €40,000 exempt.
  • On the amount exceeding €40,000, a 20% withholding is applied at the time of claiming.
  This applies equally to prizes from State Lotteries and Bets, ONCE, Red Cross, and certain regional lotteries.
• Withholding applied by ONCE: ONCE acts as payer and is obliged to apply the withholding and remit it to the Tax Agency. The winner receives the prize net of this tax when applicable.
• Communication to the Tax Agency: after the anti-fraud reform, ONCE periodically sends the AEAT information on paid prizes (recipient identity, date, amount, and, if applicable, withholding), even when the exempt threshold is not exceeded.
• Residents and non-residents: the special tax applies regardless of the winner’s residence in Spain; what matters is that the prize comes from a lottery subject to Spanish law.

4. Practical summary

To participate and legally claim an ONCE prize, it is essential to be over 18 years old, not be listed in the self-exclusion or other prohibition registers, accept the draw rules, keep the original coupon (or be the holder of the online account), properly identify oneself when claiming, and do so within the expiration deadline. Tax-wise, ONCE applies the corresponding withholding on the part of the prize exceeding €40,000 and reports the operation to the Tax Agency.