For three months, the province of Biscaia, in northern Spain, was the scene of a mystery around the EuroMillions winner. The draw, held on October 4, awarded an award of 162,256,512 euros, becoming the second largest jackpot of the lottery in Spain. The largest prize recorded in the country remains the 190 million euros, awarded in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in 2017.
However, prolonged silence raised doubts about the gambler’s whereabouts and if the prize would be complained. According to the rules of the lottery, the winners have 90 days to remove the prize, otherwise the amount is annulled.
Redeemed prize on time
Uncertainty has extended until January 4, a deadline for redemption of value. However, it was found that the winner complained the prize only five days after the draw, dispelling any speculation about possible forgetfulness or loss of the ticket.
The mystery was adepered that the bet was made online through the official website of the Lotteries and State bets. Unlike paper bets, this method has eliminated the need for face -to -face presentation of a physical ticket for prize lifting. Thus, the whole process was done digitally, without the usual travel to a bank.
Identity protected by law
Despite the confirmation of the payment, the identity of the winner remains unknown. It is only known that it is a resident of the province of Biscaia, but additional details, such as the specific locality, were not disclosed due to the rules of the law of.
With the mystery of the winner resolved and the finally delivered millionaire amount, one of the most intriguing episodes of recent Euromillions in Spain.
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