Taxes on winnings
Updated 22 Oct 20261 min read
If you live in the UK, your winnings are not taxed. Some prizes still carry the withholding set by our terms for that lottery. Here's what to expect.
The general rule
If you are tax-resident in the UK, your winnings are not subject to Income Tax or Capital Gains Tax: HMRC treats gambling winnings as outside the tax system.
Withholdings on some prizes
- Spanish lotteries (El Gordo de la Primitiva, La Primitiva, Bonoloto, Lotería Nacional, El Niño and Lotería de Navidad): 20% on the part of each prize above €40,000.
- Powerball and Mega Millions: 39.6% on the top three prize categories, and the jackpot is paid as a single lump sum with a further 40% deduction.
- EuroMillions, Eurojackpot, SuperEnalotto, Mega-Sena, Lotto 6aus49 and every other lottery: no withholding.
Jackpots are shown before any withholding. Lottofy cannot give tax advice: if you live outside the UK, your local rules may apply, so please consult a qualified tax adviser.
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