Torrente, Valencia, took home the 1.5 million euro jackpot in the September National Lottery. Major and secondary prizes were awarded across Spain, with new rules and taxes shaping how winners collect their money.
Torrente, a town in Valencia, became the focus of Spain's latest lottery excitement after ticket number 26246 won the 1.5 million euro jackpot in the September National Lottery draw. The win was the largest of the weekend and brought a sudden windfall to local residents.
Other prizes followed. The second prize, 300,000 euros per series, went to number 22443. The third, worth 150,000 euros per series, was awarded to 25481. Twelve more five-digit numbers, including 62862, 76220, and 51467, each received 75,000 euros per series. Smaller prizes for four-digit, three-digit, and two-digit numbers were also distributed, reaching thousands of ticket holders across Spain.
The September 2026 Extraordinary National Lottery draw in Madrid featured a total prize pool of 105 million euros, with 37,555 prizes awarded per series and 375,550 prizes overall.
Winners can claim prizes under 2,000 euros at any lottery office by presenting their ticket. Larger amounts must be collected at BBVA or CaixaBank branches, where identity checks and paperwork are required. For prizes over 40,000 euros, a 20 percent tax applies to the amount above that threshold, so significant wins are reduced by this deduction.
Many players received a small consolation through "reintegros"—refunds for tickets ending in 3, 6, or 5—which return the original 15 euro stake. The next draw is set for Thursday, 10 September, with a top prize of 300,000 euros per series. Tickets for this event cost 3 euros, making it accessible to a wide range of people.
According to official prize tables republished by leading Spanish media, the September draw also included 12 prizes of 75,000 euros per series, 40 prizes of 3,750 euros per series, 1,100 prizes of 750 euros per series, and 5,000 prizes of 300 euros per series. These figures were widely discussed in Spanish press coverage from 4–5 September 2026, highlighting the extensive distribution of winnings across the country.
El Confidencial notes that the structure of the September draw reflects the ongoing popularity of the National Lottery in Spain. Clear rules for prize collection and taxation help maintain public trust, even as prize amounts grow. For Torrente, this weekend's result is a reminder of how the lottery can quickly change a community's fortunes. The process is tightly regulated, with tax and collection rules ensuring the system remains transparent and accessible.
