Withholdings on lottery prizes
UK residents don't pay tax on gambling winnings, but some prizes carry the withholding set by our terms for that lottery. Here's what applies.
Inside the UK
If you are tax-resident in the UK, your Lottofy winnings are not subject to Income Tax or Capital Gains Tax, whether they come from a EuroMillions ticket or from a bet: HMRC treats gambling winnings as outside the tax system.
Withholdings on some prizes
EuroMillions prizes carry no withholding. For bets, each lottery has its own rule, set out in our terms, and we deduct it before paying you: 20% on the part of each prize above €40,000 for the Spanish lotteries (El Gordo de la Primitiva, La Primitiva, Bonoloto, Lotería Nacional, El Niño and Lotería de Navidad); 39.6% on prizes in the top three categories of Powerball and Mega Millions, whose jackpots are paid as a single lump sum with a further 40% deduction; and no withholding on Eurojackpot, SuperEnalotto, Mega-Sena, Lotto 6aus49 or any other lottery.
If you live outside the UK
If your tax residence is elsewhere, your local rules may apply. Some countries tax lottery winnings as income; others don't.
Lottofy cannot give tax advice. For your personal situation, consult a qualified tax adviser.
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