Are lottery prizes tax free?
Yes, all National Lottery prizes in Spain are completely tax free. Where does the Lottery money go? The money raised through lottery ticket sales is split on a 70/30 basis. The 70% of the money is returned to players in the form of prizes, and the remaining 30% goes to the State to cover administration expenses and support the Public Treasury. Are the lottery draws totally fair? Yes, they are absolutely fair. The National Lottery is managed by the Spanish Government, which guarantees a totally safe draw, and prizes are paid to claimants immediately. Do I have to be in Spain to play? No. If you are outside Spain then you can buy a lottery entry via the internet. What is a “special draw”, and can you provide some examples? A special draw is a lottery draw that is tied in with a specific event or special occasion, such as Saint Valentine’s Day. Special draws tend to attract a lot of interest from players, so prize funds are often much bigger than usual. Some special draws, such as El Gord
