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Villamanín Lottery Panel Sets Up Digital Claims Channel as Legal Threats Loom Over €4 Million Shortfall

The volunteer organizers are consulting legal and notarial advisers to map a path to payouts after overselling Christmas draw shares.

Overview

  • An updated statement on December 31 outlines plans for a secure online tool to register participations and centralize communications with winners.
  • They say holiday slowdowns and the volume of inquiries are delaying responses, so a single official channel will replace individual consultations.
  • The group is working to establish a formal process for administrative and banking steps, seeking maximum guarantees for all parties.
  • The town council expressed regret over the rift, offered spaces to facilitate dialogue, and stressed the commission operates independently of the municipality.
  • Members have contributed roughly €2 million and proposed a partial reduction of payouts reported at about 5–10%, yet possible legal complaints by some holders could halt any distribution until a court ruling, even as other committees and businesses organize donations and El Niño tickets to help.