Draws of today Monday, August 24: schedules of La Primitiva, Bonoloto, EuroDreams and ONCE Daily Coupon

After the publication of the results of the State Lotteries and Bets (SELAE) and ONCE draws, prize payment follows a series of regulated steps that combine ticket or coupon verification, limits according to the amount, identification of the winners, and application of the specific taxation of these games in Spain.

1. Official verification of the result and the ticket

• In SELAE games (National Lottery, Bonoloto, Primitiva, El Gordo de la Primitiva, etc.) the first step is to verify the result from official sources: the SELAE website or an authorized administration/sales point. Many sources remind that the only valid lists are those from SELAE (official website).
• In ONCE, the result is checked on JuegosONCE or at authorized sales points, reviewing the number and, when applicable, the coupon series.
• The physical ticket, tenth, or coupon must be kept in good condition. A photograph can help prove possession, but it does not replace the original for in-person collection.

2. Expiry deadlines for claiming prizes

• SELAE (National Lottery, Bonoloto, Primitiva, etc.): prizes generally expire three months from the day after the draw. Several articles about National Lottery, Bonoloto, and Primitiva emphasize that after this period the right to claim is lost.
• ONCE: winning coupons (Cuponazo, Sueldazo, Daily Coupon) have a 30 calendar day period from the day after the draw, according to the articles about Sueldazo and Daily Coupon of 2026.
• In both cases, it is recommended not to delay and to check the ticket as soon as possible to avoid problems.

3. Where prizes are claimed according to the amount

SELAE

• Smaller prizes (under €2,000): can be claimed the day after the draw at:
  • Lottery administrations.
  • Official sales points of the SELAE network.
• Prizes equal to or greater than €2,000:
  • Considered “major prizes” and must be claimed at SELAE collaborating financial institutions.
  • The news specifically mentions CaixaBank and BBVA as authorized banks for claiming large Christmas Lottery prizes and similar draws.
  • If the bet was made online, the prize is managed through the user account on the SELAE website, with direct deposit or transfer according to the conditions and limits set.

ONCE

• Smaller prizes: are claimed at authorized ONCE sales points.
• Larger prizes: the winner must follow the internal procedure indicated by ONCE and present the original coupon; for large prizes, it is usually channeled through the organization and collaborating financial institutions.

4. Documentation and identification of winners

• For any significant prize, both in SELAE and ONCE, it is essential to:
  • Present the original tenth, receipt, or coupon in good condition.
  • Identify oneself with DNI, NIE, or passport at the financial institution or before ONCE.
• For shared prizes, the Tax Agency and specialized guides recommend:
  • Identifying all participants and their percentage of participation from the start (messages, transfers, photographs of the tenth, signed lists…).
  • That all holders identify themselves at the bank for major prizes, to avoid the subsequent distribution being considered a donation.
• In case of loss or theft of the ticket, it is advised to report and notify SELAE, providing all information about the tenth and proof of prior possession.

5. Verification and additional controls

• SELAE and ONCE perform a technical verification of the ticket or coupon through their systems and, if necessary, through their control centers before ordering payment.
• Procedures are subject to fraud and money laundering prevention regulations, which explains the insistence on identifying recipients and recording the collection.

6. Basic taxation of prizes

• SELAE and ONCE prizes are subject to a special tax on certain lotteries and bets.
• According to articles on taxation of National Lottery, Bonoloto, and Primitiva:
  • There is a tax exemption threshold of €40,000 per tenth, fraction, or coupon.
  • Only the part of the prize that exceeds €40,000 is taxable.
  • A 20% withholding is applied on that excess at the time of collection, carried out by the collaborating entity or the operator itself.
• The prize already subject to this tax is not integrated as salary or ordinary income in the IRPF; what is taxable afterwards are the returns generated by the money (interest, investments, etc.).

In summary, after the results are published, the winner must confirm the prize through official channels, keep and present the original ticket or coupon, go to the appropriate point according to the amount (administration or collaborating bank/ONCE), properly identify themselves, and be aware of the expiry deadlines and tax withholding on prizes over 40,000 euros.

In Spain, for a person to legally claim prizes from draws and games of chance (State Lotteries and Bets, ONCE, private draws, commercial promotions, etc.), it is not enough to “have the winning ticket”: they must meet a series of legal and formal requirements. Below is a summary of the main ones, generally valid, although it is always advisable to review the specific rules of each draw.

1. Prove identity reliably

• Mandatory document: to claim a prize, identity must be proven with a valid official document. In Spain, it is common to present DNI, NIE, or passport.
• Data match: the data of the person claiming must match those on the claim receipt or, if applicable, those provided when participating (especially in online draws or with prior registration).
• Third-party representation: if the prize is claimed by a representative (e.g., a family member or manager), a power of attorney or signed authorization is usually required, in addition to identification of both the representative and the winner.

2. Age of majority and legal capacity

• General prohibition of gambling for minors: in regulated games of chance (betting houses, casinos, official lotteries), minors under 18 cannot participate, so, in principle, they would not have the right to claim the prize in their own name.
• Prizes in the name of a minor: if, despite this, a minor wins (e.g., in commercial promotions or family draws), it is usually necessary for the claim to be managed by their legal representative (father, mother, or guardian), who will sign the receipt of the prize and assume tax obligations.
• Incapacitated persons: when the winner has limited legal capacity, the claim will also be made through their representative or guardian, according to the court ruling or supporting documentation.

3. Present the title or proof of the prize

• Ticket, tenth, or receipt: in draws such as National Lottery, Primitiva, Euromillions, etc., it is essential to deliver the winning document (physical tenth or receipt) in good condition and without suspicious manipulation.
• Online prizes: when participation is digital, the “title” is usually the registration in the user account. The prize is credited to the associated gaming or bank account, after identity verification.
• Private draws and promotions: usually require keeping the confirmation email, participation number, promotional code, or any proof that accredits the winner status, as indicated in the rules.

4. Respect claim deadlines

• Fixed deadlines: most draws set a maximum period to claim and collect the prize (e.g., 3 months in many State Lotteries and Bets games). After this period, the right expires.
• Computation method: the period usually starts from the day after the draw or from the official publication of results. The details in the rules or game regulations apply.

5. Tax obligations and anti-money laundering control

• Tax withholdings: cash prizes are subject to taxation above certain amounts. Above the exemption threshold, the paying entity applies a withholding on account of IRPF which is deducted from the prize.
• Declaration in IRPF: the winner must include the prize in their income tax return when the regulations require it. The withholding applied counts as a payment on account.
• Anti-money laundering prevention: for high prizes, the entity may require additional information about the source of funds or real ownership, and full identification is mandatory (anonymity is not allowed).

6. Foreign and non-resident participants

• Claims by foreigners: persons without Spanish nationality can claim prizes as long as they identify with a passport or other valid document and comply with Spanish tax rules.
• Non-residents: are usually subject to non-resident taxation regarding the prize obtained in Spain, without prejudice to taxation in their country of origin according to double taxation agreements.

7. Shared prizes and syndicates

• Shared ticket: if the tenth or participation belongs to several people, it is ideal to document the distribution agreement in writing (e.g., through a signed document or Bizum receipts), to prove the prize distribution before the Tax Agency.
• Collective claim: whoever claims on behalf of a group must be able to identify all co-holders; for high amounts, the entity may require data and signatures of each to correctly allocate taxation.

In summary, to claim a draw prize in Spain it is essential to: identify with an official document, have the winning title or proof, respect claim deadlines, have legal capacity (or act through a representative), and assume the corresponding tax and anti-money laundering obligations. The specific rules of each draw may add additional requirements (e.g., being a client of an entity, residing in a certain territory, or accepting certain conditions), so they should always be read carefully.

The organization and supervision of state-level games of chance managed by the State Society of Lotteries and Bets (SELAE) and ONCE is based on a block of common basic gaming regulations, complemented by a specific regime for state lotteries and, in particular, for ONCE. Below is a summary of the main pieces and the distribution of control competencies.

1. General framework: Law 13/2011 and its developments

• Law 13/2011, of May 27, on the regulation of gaming (BOE-A-2011-9280).
  • It is the basic state law that regulates the organization, operation, and development of games at the state level, especially when carried out by electronic, computer, telematic, and interactive means.
  • Its Title I sets the object and scope and reserves state-level lotteries to certain operators.
  • The first additional provision exclusively reserves state-level lottery gaming activities to SELAE and ONCE, given the economic magnitude of these lotteries and the risk of fraud and money laundering associated with bearer tickets and billets.
  • It regulates the regime of enabling titles (licenses and authorizations), activity control, registries (licenses, prohibited persons, linked persons), and a comprehensive sanctioning regime.
  • Title V establishes the regulatory authority, originally the National Gaming Commission, which is assigned the functions of supervising the integrity, security, reliability, and transparency of gaming operations and compliance with regulations.
• Law 23/2022, of November 2, amending Law 13/2011 (BOE-A-2022-18037).
  • Strengthens policies for safer gaming and participant protection, especially for risk groups.
  • Enhances the role of the regulatory authority in evaluating responsible gaming measures and combating fraud and manipulation of sports competitions.
• Royal Decree 1613/2011, of November 14, on technical requirements (BOE-A-2011-17835).
  • Develops Law 13/2011 regarding technical gaming systems, central gaming unit, internal control systems, traceability, and security.
  • Establishes how technical platforms must be configured to allow the regulatory authority permanent control (real-time monitoring, secure databases, remote access, etc.).
• Royal Decree 1614/2011, of November 14, on licenses, authorizations, and registries (BOE-A-2011-17836).
  • Develops the regime of general and specific licenses, authorizations for occasional games, and the operation of gaming registries.
  • Its article 3 and related articles specify procedures for granting, renewing, extinguishing, and revoking licenses, and regulate the financial guarantees that operators must provide.
  • After Law 3/2013, the state regulatory authority became the General Directorate for the Regulation of Gaming (DGOJ), as stated in the updated law (explicitly cited as the “authority in charge of regulating state-level gaming”).
• Other regulatory developments and DGOJ resolutions (e.g., license call specifications, technical system specifications, responsible gaming tests, etc.) complete the operational supervision framework.

2. Specific regulations for SELAE and state-owned lotteries

• Law 13/2011 itself, in its preamble and provisions on reservations and lottery control, establishes SELAE as a public operator subject to a strict public control regime, with special attention to fraud and money laundering risks.
• Royal Decree 208/2004, of February 6, on certain aspects of state-owned games (BOE-A-2004-2305), and various orders and resolutions of State Lotteries and Bets develop:
  • Rules on management, distribution of revenue and prizes in SELAE games.
  • Formal aspects of draws, game modalities (such as Primitiva Lottery and its variants), marketing, sales channels, and participation conditions.
• All this is integrated with the general supervision of the DGOJ on technical requirements, guarantees, registries, and participant protection provided in Law 13/2011 and its royal decree developments.

3. Specific regulations for ONCE and supervisory bodies

• The second additional provision of Law 13/2011 establishes a specific legal regime for ONCE as a public law corporation of social character and a lottery operator of recognized prestige, subject to strict public control.
• According to the Resolution of May 3, 2012, from the Secretary of State for Social Services and Equality, which publishes the Regulation of the "ONCE instant ticket lottery" (BOE-A-2012-7045), ONCE's gaming activity is governed, among other rules, by:
  • The twentieth additional provision of Law 46/1985, of December 27, and the General Government-ONCE Agreement in force (approved by Council of Ministers Agreement of November 18, 2011).
  • Royal Decree 358/1991, of March 15, on the Reorganization of ONCE.
  • Royal Decree 1336/2005, of November 11, amended by Royal Decree 1706/2011, of November 18, which regulate its gaming authorizations.
  • Its Statutes and the regulations of each game modality, published in the BOE for consumer protection.
• The same resolution clarifies that the ONCE Protectorate Council exercises the State Protectorate over the organization and:
  • Verifies the adequacy of ONCE's game modalities and conditions to the General Agreement and regulatory framework.
  • Supervises that its lottery products respect authorized limits and conditions, including social protection measures and the fulfillment of social purposes.

4. Distribution of supervisory competencies

• The General Directorate for the Regulation of Gaming (formerly National Gaming Commission) is the state authority that:
  • Grants and manages licenses and authorizations within the framework of Law 13/2011 and Royal Decree 1614/2011.
  • Approves and controls technical gaming systems according to Royal Decree 1613/2011.
  • Supervises compliance with responsible gaming obligations, protection of minors, fraud and money laundering prevention, and manages sector registries.
• The Ministry of Economy and Finance (and today the ministries competent in tax and gaming matters) retain key functions:
  • Authorization of state-level lotteries and setting their basic conditions (e.g., percentage allocated to prizes and exploitation rules) according to Law 13/2011.
  • Approval, by ministerial order, of the basic regulation of each game and the bases of license calls.
• In the case of ONCE, the Protectorate Council is the specific state oversight body, without prejudice to its games, as state-level lotteries, also being integrated into the common framework of Law 13/2011.