The removal of the seventh wire from the second table marked one of the moments of greatest anticipation in the extraordinary Christmas raffle 2025. At that time, the number 78,477 was officially announced as the first fourth prize, making this ticket one of the most important prizes in the Christmas raffle. This prize is endowed with 200,000 euros per series and is therefore one of the five main awards alongside the first prize, called “El Gordo”, the second, the third and the fourth and fifth prizes. As Europa Press reports, the proclamation came exactly at 9:53 a.m., the moment this result was confirmed, before millions of people were waiting for the event.
The payout of the prizes resulting from this raffle will be possible from the afternoon of December 22nd, once the number validation processes and the computer systems that guarantee the authenticity of the winning tickets have been completed. Europa Press pointed out that the entire process requires a comprehensive verification by the organization, which monitors the numbers obtained and confirms the correct identification of each winning entry. Only after completing these tasks will the winners have access to collect their prizes at the points authorized by the State Lottery and Betting Company or at the designated banking institutions.
Regarding the deadline for the payment request, Europa Press stated that the winners have until March 23, 2026 to present their ticket on one of the established channels, subject to the requirements being met and the legitimacy of the winning receipt being verified. The corresponding amount will be paid in accordance with the regulatory procedures established for the extraordinary Christmas raffle. As Europa Press highlights, the organizer does not expect any changes to these dates or payment phases, which means that tickets issued outside the official deadlines can no longer be collected.
For players whose winnings are 2,000 euros or less per tenth or receipt, the network of 10,869 points of sale authorized by the state company is opened to deliver amounts. Winners will have the choice of receiving the money in cash or using the Bizum system, a digital application that allows instant transfers and has been integrated into common payment methods, as described by Europa Press. This option aims to streamline the management of smaller winnings and adapt it to the preferences of consumers who choose digital methods.
In the case of winners with prizes of at least 2,000 euros, as in the case of the fourth prize at number 78,477, the regulations provide that the collection will be made exclusively from the designated banking institutions, which in this edition are BBVA and Caixabank. Europa Press reported that these institutions are responsible for managing and disbursing large amounts, a measure intended to increase security and traceability when handing over prizes of significant value. Bank offices authorize the payment after complying with the identification and control requirements established by applicable regulations.
The protocol followed for the extraordinary Christmas raffle involves the presentation of the winning ticket in one of the activated channels, with the holder having to prove its authenticity and attach the necessary documents to complete the payment. According to Europa Press, this procedure is essential both for individual holdings and for holdings acquired in groups or through associations, since the organization requires strict adherence to the established procedures.
According to Europa Press, the Christmas raffle represents one of the most deeply rooted annual events among the citizens of Spain, mobilizing millions of people who eagerly await the live broadcasts. After the announcement of each lucky number, the payment systems need several hours to allow the actual withdrawal of the amounts, since the state company only grants the authorization after full verification of the data and the corresponding computer validations.
Europa Press pointed out that the monitoring of the collection and control of official channels aims to avoid fraud and confusion that can arise in one of the most important procurement procedures in the Spanish calendar. After activating the payment mechanism, winners are advised to go individually to the official points and present the necessary documents, all in accordance with the instructions of the draw organization and the guidelines collected by Europa Press.
The structure of the event and the rigor of the payment process have helped to establish the extraordinary Christmas raffle as a nationwide phenomenon, with the circulation of tickets and the anticipation of the results attracting great social attention every December. According to Europa Press, the rules established for the 2025 edition strengthen the framework of legality and transparency so that the winners of the fourth prize, and in particular the holders of the number 78,477, will receive the announced amount and manage the collection in accordance with the official rules of the raffle.
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