Spain El Gordo Lottery Results & Winning Numbers
Latest El Gordo Results
| El Gordo Draw Date | Winning Numbers | Jackpot |
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Sunday, Jan 19, 2025 |
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EUR 10.6 Million
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Sunday, Jan 12, 2025 |
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EUR 9.7 Million
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Sunday, Jan 05, 2025 |
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EUR 9.7 Million
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Sunday, Dec 29, 2024 |
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EUR 9.3 Million
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Sunday, Dec 22, 2024 |
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EUR 8.9 Million
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Sunday, Dec 15, 2024 |
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EUR 8.5 Million
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Sunday, Dec 08, 2024 |
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EUR 8.1 Million
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Sunday, Dec 01, 2024 |
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EUR 7.2 Million
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Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 |
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EUR 7.2 Million
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Sunday, Nov 17, 2024 |
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EUR 6.8 Million
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El Gordo Jackpots Last Year
Spain El Gordo Odds of Winning
With Spain’s El Gordo de la Primitiva lottery, the game incorporates two number ranges. Players pick five digits between 1 and 54, as well as a Special Number in the 0 to 9 range. This results in decent odds and game rules also stipulate 9 different prize categories, giving many players a chance to win.
Here’s a depiction of your odds.
| Category | General Numbers | Special Numbers (Numero Clave) | Odds of Winning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 1 | 1:31,625,100 |
| 2 | 5 | 0 | 1:3,513,900 |
| 3 | 4 | 1 | 1:129,082 |
| 4 | 4 | 0 | 1:14,342 |
| 5 | 3 | 1 | 1:2,689 |
| 6 | 3 | 0 | 1:299 |
| 7 | 2 | 1 | 1:172 |
| 8 | 2 | 0 | 1:19 |
| 9 | 0 | 1 | 1:10 |
Spain El Gordo Prize Breakdown
The game operators of El Gordo de la Primitiva use 55% of ticket sales to create a substantial prize pool. This plays a role in how much you’ll win in the different categories.
Rules also stipulate that the jackpot starts at €5 million, so even if you win just one week after another jackpot was won, you’ll still be rich. This table showcases all you can expect if a few or all your numbers match the draw numbers.
| Category | Numbers Matched | Prize Pool % | Average Prize Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5+1 | 22% | Minimum €5 million (~ZAR 95 million) |
| 2 | 5 | 33% | €180,000 (~ZAR 3.42 million) |
| 3 | 4+1 | 6% | €8,000 (~ZAR 152,000) |
| 4 | 4 | 7% | €160 (~ZAR 3,000) |
| 5 | 3+1 | 8% | €45 (~ZAR 855) |
| 6 | 3 | 26% | €14 (~ZAR 266) |
| 7 | 2+1 | 20% | €6 (~ZAR 114) |
| 8 | 2 | Set prize: €3 | Set prize: €3 (~ZAR 57) |
| 9 | Special Number Only | Refund: €1.50 | Refund: €1.50 |
Important facts on the Spain El Gordo lottery prizes:
- Players share prize money with others in the same category. Therefore, both ticket sales and number of winners determine exactly how much you’ll win.
- Sales affect the exact prize amounts, but statistics show that the jackpot grows by ~€400,000 (~ZAR 7.6 million) each week.
- Players who match the Special Number only will get a refund for their ticket. Note that this may differ when using online lotteries, since their ticket prices are different to the original El Gordo de la Primitiva tickets. Review rules and guidelines so you know what to expect.
Spain El Gordo Draw Schedule
Note that the El Gordo de la Primitiva is a once weekly draw. This is NOT the El Gordo de Navidad that takes place once a year in December, or El Gordo de Verano happening during the Spanish summer. The El Gordo de la Primitiva has a draw each Sunday, giving you 52 chances a year of being a huge winner.
Because Daylight Savings Time is implemented in Spain between the end of March and end October, the following schedule will help you know when to check for new draw results.
| Day of the Week | Time in Madrid | Time in SA April – Oct | Time in SA End Oct – March |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 9:30 pm | Sunday 9:30 pm | Sunday 10:30 pm |
How to Claim a Spain El Gordo Prize
Various factors determine how you’ll get your prize money. You can use the official Loterías y Apuestas del Estado (SELAE) website and outlets, or use lottery sites such as theLotter to play. Then, use this grid to check which claims process will apply.
| Method of Play | Guidelines |
|---|---|
| Use a point of sale in a registered brick and mortar venue |
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| Play using SELAE online resources like the website or app |
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| Bet on El Gordo de la Primitiva by using lottery sites | These lottery sites have unique rules, but usually the guidelines are similar to:
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| Playing via lottery service websites that purchase real El Gordo tickets on your behalf | In most cases you can expect the following:
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Spain El Gordo Ticket Pricing Online
With El Gordo de la Primitiva’s beneficial prize offerings, it’s worth it for international players to get in on the action. When using market leading lottery sites, here’s what you can expect.
| theLotter | Lotto Agent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ticket price | ~$5/line (~ZAR 94.07) Minimum 2 lines | $4.84/line (~ZAR 90.10/line) Minimum 2 lines |
| Minimum withdrawal amount | $1 | $15 |
| Withdrawal timeline | 1 – 5 days | 1-7 business days |
| Jackpot win | Claim in person | Claim in person |
Biggest Spain El Gordo Jackpots
The goal of establishing Spain El Gordo de la Primitiva was to offer bigger prizes than the country’s other popular weekly game called La Primitiva. This is clear from having a jackpot that starts at €5 million.
Thanks to high ticket sales of this popular Spanish lottery and jackpots often growing on a weekly basis, there has been a jackpot of €33 million in the game’s history. This happened in 2011.
FAQs
This lottery only has one draw a week and you can add it to your weekly schedule on Sunday nights. Draws take place at 21:30, Madrid local time. International players should take DST into consideration when working out what time to check for results.
Certain payments happen instantly, for example when visiting a sales point to claim a small amount. Also when playing online you can expect quick payouts for minor wins. For bigger wins there will be fast payouts once you’ve confirmed identification. Timelines of payouts from online lottery sites will be determined by the vendor’s policies.
Sociedad Estatal Loterías y Apuestas del Estado has a fairly short validity period for their original El Gordo tickets. You must claim a prize within 3 months of a draw or your ticket will be invalid.
Yes, the main prize for Spain’s El Gordo de la Primitiva lottery rolls over every time there’s no winner. It will grow by adding a percentage of ticket sales to the existing jackpot. If it’s won by more than one player, winners will need to share the prize between them.
When you compare Spain’s El Gordo lottery to others in Europe, it seems an easier game to play. After all, Eurojackpot has much more challenging odds, giving you 1 chance in over 139 million to be a jackpot winner. There are even easier lotteries to play. For example, South Africa’s Lotto carries odds of 1:20,358,520 for winning the main prize.