A bettor in Funchal won the first prize of the 31st draw of the Classic Lottery 'Caminhos de Portugal', worth 600,000 euros. The ticket was purchased at Casa Campião, on Rua Dr. Fernão de Ornelas, for 5 euros.
Following the news, a reader of Diário de Notícias da Madeira raised the question of whether a portion of this prize reverts to the state as tax, meaning the winner would not receive the full amount.
In Portugal, social games are operated by the Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa on behalf of the state. A significant part of the revenue from these games is channeled into public policies and social interest entities, after prize payouts and operating costs are deducted.
