In recent years it has become very common to share tenths of Christmas Lottery between friends or colleagues via platforms such as WhatsAppusing payment methods such as Bizum. However, the solidarity with which … The ticket can be a source of contention if luck knocks and our number is one of the winners.
The usual dilemma arises when the lucky owner of the tenth winner refuses to share profits. It is essential to remember that tenths are bearer documents and that whoever has them in their hands is the rightful recipient of any prize.
To avoid disputes, the Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU) gives tips every year on how to buy and share lottery tickets. Despite the ubiquity of technology, OCU emphasizes that paper remains the most transparent means of sharing and claiming prizes.
OCU recommendations for the Christmas Lottery
The main recommendation is simple: once the tenth has been purchased, the bearer must make photocopies of it, detailing number, fraction, series and date of draw. Each participant must receive a signed copy containing the depositor’s information, including their name and identification, as well as the amount of their contribution.
Although the safest practice is to follow these steps, the reality is that most people share tenths via email or instant messaging apps such as WhatsApp. In this scenario, sharing a photo of the tenth in an app chat is common.
From the OCU they point out that WhatsApp messages can serve as proof in the event of a disputeprovided that they contain the data of the depositary and the participants, as well as the specification of individual contributions, as indicated by the organization on its social networks.
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Create a WhatsApp group among the participants
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Post a clear photo of the tenth
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Record in writing who participates and how much each person contributes
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If payments are made via Bizum or transfer, post screenshots with payment notifications or inform in chat when cash payments are made
Furthermore, the OCU highlights the usefulness of photocopying the tenth with the holder’s information in the event of loss or theft. In such situations, It is crucial to report the incident to the National Police or the Civil Guard.attaching as much data and evidence as possible, such as identification photos or photocopies. In addition, the event must be reported in writing to the National Lottery and Betting Agency.
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