FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Here you can find the frequently asked questions about Bonaire Lottery. If your question is not underneath please contact us and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

WHERE DO I GO TO CLAIM MY LOTTERY PRIZE?

  • Prizes less than US$ 1,000 may be redeemed at the retailer mentioned on your ticket.
  • Prizes above US$ 1,000 must be claimed at the Bonaire Lottery office, Kaya Italia #3. Identification must be presented.
  • All prizes above US$ 500 during the weekend must be claimed on Monday.

Visit the games page for more information on how to claim prizes. Visit the contact us page for our phone number, address and hours of operators of FWNB.

HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO CLAIM MY LOTTERY PRIZE?

Prizes must be claimed within thirty (30) days after the draw date.

WHAT PERCENTAGE IN TAXES WILL THE LOTTERY WITHHOLD FROM MY PRIZE?

The Tax Office requires that Bonaire Lottery withholds 10 percent tax (game of chance tax) from prizes greater than US $ 600.

WHAT HAPPENS TO PRIZES THAT ARE NOT CLAIMED?

The funds from expired tickets or tickets not claimed will be used for donation or for second chance promotions.

HOW QUICKLY CAN I RECEIVE MY MONEY WHEN I CLAIM A PRIZE?

You can claim your prize the day after the drawing. Visit the page of the games you played for how and where to claim your prize. Visit the lottery retailer page for more information about the hours of operation of the retailers. Visit the contact us page for more information about the hours of operation of the headquarters FWNB.

HOW CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT DONATIONS?

For more information about donations please visit the giving back page.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE SECOND CHANCE DRAWING AND PROMOTIONS?

All players which have non-winning tickets. Visit the second chance page for more information about second chances and promotions.

HOW DO I FIND OUT ABOUT SECOND CHANCE PROMOTIONS AND DRAWING?

Visit the second chance page for all information about second chance promotions. In all retailers will be posters concerning the promotions.

HOW DO I FIND OUT IF I AM A SECOND CHANCE WINNER?

A list of the winner will be published in the retailer’s office and in the newspaper. You can also visit the second chance page.

WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT BONAIRE LOTTERY GAMES?

All information about the games is available on OUR website. On the top of the homepage, select games.