Independent guide · Updated for 2026
Spanish Lottery site: El Gordo 2026, Results & How to Play
Every Spanish lottery in one place: draw days, prices, real odds, prize tax and the latest results. Written in plain English for expats and international players. We don’t sell tickets, so we can tell you honestly how each game works.
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- Décimo
- €20
- Top prize
- €400,000
- Odds
- 1 in 100,000
Spanish Lottery Results and This Week’s Draws
Spain has a lottery draw every day of the week. Check the winning numbers for your game, or see below when the next draw takes place.
Draw Schedule: What’s Drawn Each Day
| Day | Draws |
|---|---|
| Mon | La Primitiva · BonoLoto |
| Tue | BonoLoto · EuroMillions + El Millón · Eurojackpot |
| Wed | BonoLoto |
| Thu | La Primitiva · BonoLoto · Lotería Nacional |
| Fri | BonoLoto · EuroMillions + El Millón · Eurojackpot |
| Sat | La Primitiva · BonoLoto · Lotería Nacional |
| Sun | El Gordo de la Primitiva |
Christmas Draw Calendar 2026–2027
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Now
El Gordo décimos on sale
Popular numbers (birthdays, “lucky” endings) sell out early at lottery shops. Online services usually have stock until shortly before the draw.
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22 Dec
El Gordo – Christmas Lottery
Live from Madrid from around 09:00 CET. The draw takes roughly four hours, with the numbers sung by pupils of the San Ildefonso school.
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6 Jan
El Niño – Epiphany draw
The last big draw of the season, with better odds of winning a prize than El Gordo.
Every Spanish Lottery Compared: Price, Odds and Top Prize
The same facts for every game, side by side. Swipe the table sideways on mobile.
| Lottery | Draws | Price | How it works | Odds of top prize | Top prize |
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| El Gordo (Christmas) | 22 Dec | €20 décimo | Pre-printed 5-digit number | 1 in 100,000 | €400,000 per décimo |
| El Niño | 6 Jan | €20 décimo | Pre-printed 5-digit number | 1 in 100,000 | €200,000 per décimo |
| Lotería Nacional | Thu · Sat | €3 / €6 décimo | Pre-printed 5-digit number | 1 in 100,000 | €30,000 / €60,000 per décimo |
| La Primitiva | Mon · Thu · Sat | €1 | Pick 6 from 49 | 1 in 13,983,816 | Rolling jackpot |
| BonoLoto | Mon – Sat | €0.50 | Pick 6 from 49 | 1 in 13,983,816 | Rolling jackpot |
| El Gordo de la Primitiva | Sun | €1.50 | 5 from 54 + key number | 1 in 31,625,100 | Jackpot, min. €5 million |
| EuroMillions + El Millón | Tue · Fri | €2.50 | 5 from 50 + 2 from 12 | 1 in 139,838,160 | Jackpot + €1M El Millón |
| Eurojackpot (ONCE) | Tue · Fri | €2 | 5 from 50 + 2 from 12 | 1 in 139,838,160 | Jackpot up to €120M |
Which Spanish Lottery Gives You the Best Odds?
The answer depends on what you call winning. The ticket lotteries (El Gordo, El Niño and the Lotería Nacional) print 100,000 numbers, so each décimo has a 1 in 100,000 chance of hitting the first prize. That’s around 140 times better than La Primitiva and about 1,400 times better than EuroMillions.
The trade-off is the prize itself. El Gordo pays €400,000 per décimo rather than a multi-million jackpot, and the same winning number is shared across many buyers, which is why whole towns celebrate together. If you’re after a life-changing jackpot, the lotto games are the way to go. If you want the most realistic chance of a big win, El Gordo is unmatched.
El Gordo vs. El Gordo de la Primitiva: Two Different Games
Despite the name, these games have nothing in common except “gordo” (“the fat one”). El Gordo is the once-a-year Christmas draw with pre-printed numbers. El Gordo de la Primitiva is a weekly Sunday lotto where you choose five numbers and a key number yourself.
Buying online? Make sure the service lists the game you actually mean. Both appear in menus as “El Gordo”.
How to Play the Spanish Lottery from Abroad
You don’t need to be in Spain, and prizes are paid regardless of nationality. What matters is how you play online, because there are two very different models.
Messenger Service or Lottery Betting: Which Should You Choose?
| Messenger service | Lottery betting | |
|---|---|---|
| What you get | A real, official ticket or décimo bought in Spain for you | A bet on the result of the official draw |
| Who pays your prize | The official lottery (SELAE or ONCE) | The betting operator |
| Proof | Scan of your official ticket | Bet confirmation in your account |
| Price | Above face value (service fee) | Often closer to face value |
| Best for | El Gordo and El Niño, if you want the real décimo | Lotto games and big jackpots, depending on availability |
| Check before you pay | Fees, ticket scan, how prizes are transferred | Licence, insurance for big jackpots, payout terms |
Where to Buy Spanish Lottery Tickets Online
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Messenger service
- El Gordo, El Niño, La Primitiva, BonoLoto
- Scan of your official décimo
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- Games – to be confirmed
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- Games – to be confirmed
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Tax on Spanish Lottery Prizes: A Worked Example
Prizes up to €40,000 are tax-free. Above that, Spain withholds 20% at source on the amount over €40,000, for residents and non-residents alike. Your home country may tax the prize as well.
| Prize | Taxable part | Spanish tax (20%) | You receive |
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| €30,000 | €0 | €0 | €30,000 |
| €200,000 (El Niño décimo) | €160,000 | €32,000 | €168,000 |
| €400,000 (El Gordo décimo) | €360,000 | €72,000 | €328,000 |
| €1,000,000 (El Millón) | €960,000 | €192,000 | €808,000 |
Who Runs the Spanish Lotteries?
The Christmas draw has been held every year since 1812, when it was first drawn in Cádiz. Today, Spain’s lotteries are run by two national organisations, plus a regional lottery in Catalonia.
SELAE
Loterías y Apuestas del Estado – state-owned
Runs El Gordo, El Niño, the Lotería Nacional, La Primitiva, BonoLoto, El Gordo de la Primitiva and EuroMillions in Spain.
ONCE
Organización Nacional de Ciegos Españoles – since 1938
The national organisation for blind people funds its social work with the Cupón Diario, Sueldazo, Super Once and Eurojackpot. More about the ONCE lottery.
Loteria de Catalunya
Regional – Catalonia only
Catalonia’s own lottery, with games such as La Grossa. It runs alongside the national lotteries and is mainly relevant if you live in or visit Catalonia.
Spanish Lottery FAQ
Can foreigners play the Spanish lottery?
Yes. Anyone aged 18 or over can buy a ticket in Spain, and prizes are paid regardless of nationality or residence. From abroad you can play through a messenger or betting service, as long as online lottery play is allowed in your country.
What is a décimo?
A décimo is one tenth of a full ticket (billete). It’s how most people play El Gordo, El Niño and the Lotería Nacional. An El Gordo décimo costs €20 and wins one tenth of the prize for its number.
How long do I have to claim a prize?
For SELAE draws you generally have three months from the day after the draw. Always check the official rules for your specific game.
Where can I check the winning numbers?
On our Spanish lottery results page. Before you claim, always verify your ticket with the official operator (SELAE or ONCE).
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