Do I have to pay anything to collect a prize? The prizes of Loterías y Apuestas del Estado can be of two types: · Not subject to tax retention: those for an amount of 2,500 euros or less are non-taxable. · Subject to tax retention: those for an amount above 2,500 euros are subject to the retention of 20% of the amount of the prize. This amount will automatically discounted when collecting your prize. Loterías y Apuestas del Estado will never ask you for any type of personal information by e-mail. Should this occur, it is possibly a criminal offence and local authorities should be advised. LAE reminds you that you must have participated in the lottery, prize draw or bet to win and that prizes are exempt from any non-tax payment.