12 November 2024
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The El Niño Lottery: A Spanish Tradition Full of Hope
The El Niño Lottery, also known as the Three Kings Lottery, has been a beloved Spanish tradition since 1941. Held annually on January 6th, this draw offers an extraordinary chance to start the year with a big win. With a total of €700 million in prizes, it is the second most important lottery in Spain after the Christmas Lottery.
How Does the El Niño Lottery Work?
The draw uses a multiple-drum system, ensuring transparency and excitement in every extraction. Held at noon in Madrid, the event follows a structured format:
- Small prizes: refunds and 2- or 3-digit endings.
- Major prizes: the third, second, and highly anticipated first prize are announced at the end.
Top Prizes in the El Niño 2025 Lottery
This year, the main prizes include:
- First Prize: €2,000,000 per series (€200,000 per ticket).
- Second Prize: €750,000 per series (€75,000 per ticket).
- Third Prize: €250,000 per series (€25,000 per ticket).
In addition, thousands of smaller prizes are awarded, such as:
- Refunds: two numbers rewarded with €20 per ticket.
- Minor prizes: up to €1,000 for 2- or 3-digit matches.
Fun Facts About the El Niño Lottery
- Charitable beginnings: Initially created in the 1940s to help Spain recover after the Civil War.
- More winners: Although prizes are smaller compared to the Christmas Lottery, there are more winning tickets overall.
- A family tradition: Many Spaniards consider this lottery as a hopeful way to end the holiday season.
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