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Villamanín Festival Group Forms Association to Manage 'El Gordo' Payout Dispute

The step establishes a legal framework to register claims, safeguard tickets and move funds under oversight.

Overview

  • The new entity will obtain a tax ID, open a dedicated bank account and place winning décimos under notarized custody before processing deposits.
  • A website will allow holders to register participations by uploading images and to indicate whether they accept the proposed terms, with in‑person assistance planned for elderly residents.
  • The organizers advise against sending photos or paying any fees until the official portal is active and caution about potential scams.
  • Villamanín’s council states it did not manage, issue, sell or hold the participations and offers to facilitate dialogue without assuming legal responsibility.
  • Legal guidance favors a managed, bankruptcy‑style negotiation to document payouts and avoid tax issues, as solidarity donations of lottery tickets arrive from across Spain and local tensions continue.