ONCE lottery brings €200,000 windfall to Marbella with ten winning tickets

A wave of excitement swept through a few households in Marbella after Spain’s ONCE lottery distributed an amazing €200,000 in prize money through ten winning tickets. Each ticket was worth €20,000, creating a shared moment of joy and celebration for multiple players. 

Winning coupons were sold in the popular Elviria area. Local residents quickly reacted to the news, with winners discovering their good fortune shortly after the draw.

New vendor celebrates early success

Sales agent George Alexandru Radu, who has been working with ONCE for just five months, was the lucky vendor who had distributed all ten winning tickets. His early lucky charm success has turned his introduction to the role into a memorable moment, both for himself and his regular customers. 

Radu described the moment he learned about the wins as deeply emotional. Customers gathered in a nearby bar reportedly applauded when the news broke, creating an emotional and communal atmosphere for the winners but also for those present during the announcement.

Other big wins across Andalucia

Elsewhere in the same lucky draw, additional prizes were distributed across other parts  of southern Spain. Eight winning coupons in Almonte brought a fantastic €160,000 to the area, while another  large sum of €20,000 prize was awarded in Torremolinos.

ONCE lotteries are a staple and long-standing feature of Spanish daily life, combining gaming with social funding initiatives. Revenue generated contributes to incredible programmes supporting people with visual impairments and other community services.

Community spirit drives lottery appeal

Moments like this highlight the communal nature of lottery wins in smaller areas. Shared celebrations, familiar local vendors, and local gathering spots all play a role in turning a financial prize into a fun social bonding event. The message for those who hear of the wins but aren’t reaping the rewards, simple, you’ve got to be in it to win it.