2024 Christmas Lottery: Winning Number 48020 and What It Means for Participants
The excitement around the annual Christmas Lottery continues as the number 48020 has secured the second quarter prize for 2024, valued at a whopping 200,000 euros per series or 20,000 euros per tenth. This fortunate number was announced at 11:13 AM during the second wire on the fifth board of the lottery, creating a buzz across ticket holders who eagerly awaited the results.
Most of the tickets for the winning number were sold at administration number 385 in Madrid, located on Colombia Street. However, smaller prizes have also been reported in various towns including Elda in Alicante and Sant Boi de Llobregat in Barcelona, further spreading the joy of the lottery beyond the capital.
In addition to the lucky ticket holders of the winning number 48020, the lottery has allocated some considerable winnings for those who have tickets matching the remaining 99 numbers in the hundred, which will receive 1,000 euros each. If your tenth ticket's last three digits match the number 48020, you will somewhat enjoy a smaller but delightful prize of 100 euros.
It should be noted that, unlike the grand prize 'El Gordo', the second quarter prize does not provide rewards for those close to the winning number. Therefore, participants should keep an eye on their tickets for any of the 99 remaining numbers that could potentially yield a 100 euro reward.
An advantage of the fourth prize is that if you win this amount, which is less than 40,000 euros, lottery winners are exempt from paying the 20% tax. This allows winners to receive their full prize amount—an enticing prospect for many.
Winners can collect their prizes through authorized financial institutions or at a territorial delegation of State Lotteries and Bets. To claim your prize, make sure to present your ID alongside your winning ticket. Time is also of the essence; winners must collect their second quarter prize within three months following the announcement on December 22, or risk having their prize declared void.
For those uncertain if they have won, El HuffPost has launched a Christmas Lottery Checker for 2024, allowing participants to verify if they have won any prizes. Additionally, users can check winning numbers and the locations where the top prizes have been awarded. The only official lottery results will be those published by the State Lottery and Betting Society, and it's crucial to rely on verified sources to avoid any misinformation.
With all these details outlined, ticket holders can stay hopeful and attentive as the celebrations continue. Make sure to check your numbers, and here’s wishing the best of luck to all participants!
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