31938, the third prize of the Christmas Lottery with 50,000 euros for the tenth

The third prize of the 2023 Christmas Lottery Draw, 31938, has been a long time coming this Thursday, December 22. The number awarded third prize, with 50,000 euros per tenth, was sold in 31938. It was sold in its entirety in Alicante.

How much money does the third prize distribute?

Those winners of the third prize will have managed to win 2,500 euros for every euro played. On this occasion, the numbers for approximation will also have a prize, one more and one less. In this case the prize to be collected is 48 euros for each euro played. The last two figures will be rewarded at 20 euros for each tenth and the first three will be equal.

How much money does the Treasury keep from the third prize?

The rule established by the Tax Agency is the same as last year. All winners of a prize less than 40,000 euros will not have to pay taxes to the Treasury. And the lucky ones who get a higher prize will have to pay 20%. The third prize will then be taxed for 10,000 euros if we have a tenth, on which 20% will be taxed. That is, the winner keeps 48,000 euros and the Treasury with 2,000 euros.

When and where to collect the prize

The prizes awarded with less than 2,500 euros can be collected from today at any point of sale in the lottery network, while for higher prizes you must go to one of the collaborating banking entities such as BBVA, Santander, CaixaBank and CECA. In the case of tickets in poor condition or deteriorated, they should never be reconstructed, but rather they must be sent to the State Lottery and Betting Society, which will determine whether or not the prize can be collected. Finally, it must be taken into account that the prizes expire three months from the date of the draw.