The Bonoloto draw on August 20 ended without a top prize winner. One ticket in Andorra secured over €163,000. More than 517,000 players received a small refund. Tax rules apply to larger winnings.
The Bonoloto draw held on Thursday, August 20, concluded without a winner in the top category, leaving the main jackpot unclaimed. The winning numbers drawn were 1, 2, 16, 20, 28, and 47, with 10 as the complementary number and 9 as the refund number. According to El Confidencial, the absence of a first-category winner means the jackpot will roll over to the next draw, increasing the potential prize pool for future participants.
In the second prize category, which requires five correct numbers plus the complementary number, a single ticket validated in Sant Julià de Loria, Andorra, secured a payout of €163,907.67. This was the only ticket to achieve this combination in the draw. Meanwhile, 74 players matched five numbers, each receiving €1,107.48. The fourth category, for four correct numbers, saw 4,579 winners, each awarded €26.85. For three correct numbers, 87,955 participants received €4 each. Additionally, 517,653 tickets matched the refund number, entitling holders to a €0.50 reimbursement.
The Bonoloto is held daily, with each ticket costing €0.50. Winners have three months from the day after the draw to claim their prizes. Notably, the largest Bonoloto jackpot to date was awarded on January 17, 2024, when a ticket validated in Lorca, Murcia, won €10,614,853.61. The draw on August 20 began at 21:30 and was broadcast live on the official website of Loterías y Apuestas del Estado, as well as covered minute by minute by El Confidencial.
Spanish tax authorities apply a 20% tax on lottery winnings, but only on amounts exceeding the first €40,000. This means that significant prizes, such as the one claimed in Andorra, are subject to this taxation rule. For comparison, the Spanish innovation sector has also seen notable achievements recently, such as the recognition of ITI director Laura Olcina for her leadership, as highlighted in a recent report on national innovation awards.
Bonoloto remains one of Spain’s most popular lottery games due to its daily draws and accessible ticket price. The structure of the prize categories ensures that even lower-tier winners receive some return, while the progressive jackpot system keeps interest high. The combination of frequent draws, modest entry costs, and the chance for substantial winnings continues to attract a broad base of participants across Spain and neighboring regions. Players are reminded to check their tickets promptly and be aware of the tax implications for larger prizes.
