Independent Spanish lottery information · Reviewed 13 October 2026
Spanish Lottery 2026: El Gordo, Results, Prizes & Odds
Spain draws a lottery every evening of the week, and its two biggest events, El Gordo and El Niño, fall within a fortnight of each other at Christmas. Compare every Spanish game on price, draw day and real odds, see how much tax a winner keeps, and find out what you are actually buying when a website sells you a Spanish ticket from abroad.
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Estimated jackpot
€36.5 Million
The estimated La Primitiva jackpot is €36.5 Million. Draws are Monday, Thursday and Saturday.
Latest result · Monday, October 12, 2026
Spanish Lottery Results: Where and When to Check
Each game has one operator, and only that operator’s published prize list settles a claim. SELAE runs El Gordo, El Niño, Lotería Nacional, La Primitiva, BonoLoto, El Gordo de la Primitiva and the Spanish EuroMillions game. ONCE runs Eurojackpot and its own coupon games. Every other results page, this one included, is a convenience.
Weekly Spanish Lottery Draw Schedule
BonoLoto is drawn every day, which is unusual among European lotteries. The other games follow a fixed weekly pattern. These are draw days, not sales deadlines: sales close earlier, and earlier still online.
| Day | Regular draws |
|---|---|
| Monday | La Primitiva · BonoLoto |
| Tuesday | BonoLoto · EuroMillions · Eurojackpot |
| Wednesday | BonoLoto |
| Thursday | La Primitiva · BonoLoto · Lotería Nacional |
| Friday | BonoLoto · EuroMillions · Eurojackpot |
| Saturday | La Primitiva · BonoLoto · Lotería Nacional |
| Sunday | BonoLoto · El Gordo de la Primitiva |
Regular schedule only; holiday weeks and special draws shift. EuroMillions and Eurojackpot are international draws with their own result publication.
Christmas Lottery Calendar 2026–2027
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Oct–Dec
El Gordo Christmas tickets on sale
A décimo costs €20. Shops sell out of birthdays and round numbers first, but that is superstition at work: all 100,000 numbers have exactly the same chance.
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22 Dec
El Gordo Christmas Lottery
Tuesday 22 December 2026, from about 09:00 Madrid time, running for several hours. The first prize can come out at any moment, so check the full list at the end.
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6 Jan
El Niño 2027
Wednesday 6 January 2027. Same €20 décimo and the same 1 in 100,000 odds, but a first prize of €200,000 instead of €400,000. In return, El Niño pays more small prizes, so more tickets win back their cost.
Checking a ticket? Match it to the right draw date and read the complete official prize list, not just the headline numbers. El Gordo and El Niño also pay for matching endings and for the numbers directly above and below the big prizes, which are easy to scroll past.
Official results: SELAE · JuegosONCE
Compare Spanish Lotteries: Prices, Draw Days and Jackpot Odds
A €20 El Gordo décimo and a €0.50 BonoLoto line are different kinds of purchase, and the odds column on its own will mislead you. Read price and odds together.
| Lottery | Draws | Price | Number format | First-prize odds* | Main prize |
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| El Gordo Christmas | 22 December | €20 per décimo | Pre-printed five-digit number | 1 in 100,000 | €400,000 per décimo |
| El Niño | 6 January | €20 per décimo | Pre-printed five-digit number | 1 in 100,000 | €200,000 per décimo |
| Lotería Nacional | Thursday · Saturday | €3 / €6 per décimo | Pre-printed five-digit number | 1 in 100,000 | €30,000 / €60,000 per décimo |
| La Primitiva | Mon · Thu · Sat | €1 per combination (Joker +€1) | 6 from 49 + reintegro | 1 in 13,983,816 (6 numbers) 1 in 139,838,160 (Especial) |
Rolling jackpot |
| BonoLoto | Every day | €0.50 per combination | 6 from 49 + reintegro | 1 in 13,983,816 | Rolling jackpot |
| El Gordo de la Primitiva | Sunday | €1.50 per combination | 5 from 54 + key number | 1 in 31,625,100 | Rolling jackpot |
| EuroMillions + El Millón | Tue · Fri | €2.50 per Spanish combination | 5 from 50 + 2 stars | 1 in 139,838,160 | €17M–€250M jackpot plus El Millón |
| Eurojackpot (ONCE) | Tue · Fri | €2 per combination | 5 from 50 + 2 Euro numbers | 1 in 139,838,160 | €10M–€120M jackpot |
*Top-prize probability for a single entry, not the chance of winning any prize. La Primitiva’s Especial category needs six numbers plus the reintegro. Lotería Nacional prices are for the ordinary Thursday and Saturday draws; special draws cost more. BonoLoto sells a minimum of two combinations, so €1 per ticket. Jackpot ranges are each game’s normal limits, not today’s advertised amount.
Which Spanish Lottery Has the Best First-Prize Odds?
El Gordo, El Niño and the weekly Lotería Nacional all use five-digit numbers from 00000 to 99999, so every décimo has a 1 in 100,000 chance of carrying the first prize. The number games are not close: six numbers in BonoLoto is 1 in 13,983,816, and EuroMillions and Eurojackpot both sit at 1 in 139,838,160.
But a décimo costs €20 and a BonoLoto line €0.50, so compare what the same money buys. €20 on El Gordo gives you a 1 in 100,000 shot. €20 on 40 different BonoLoto lines gives you roughly 1 in 350,000. El Gordo is still about three and a half times better per euro at the top prize, before counting the many fixed prizes further down its table.
The Christmas draws also return more of what you spend. El Gordo and El Niño pay out 70% of ticket sales as prizes, so €20 is worth about €14 on average; the weekly number games return closer to half. People still buy El Gordo for the morning of the 22nd rather than the return, which is a fine reason as long as it is the real one. More on chances in the Spanish lottery FAQ.
El Gordo Christmas Is Not El Gordo de la Primitiva
Two games with almost the same name and nothing else in common. This trips up more buyers than any other detail on this page.
El Gordo Christmas runs once a year, on 22 December. You buy a décimo with its five-digit number already printed on it, for €20.
El Gordo de la Primitiva runs every Sunday. You choose five numbers from 54 plus a key number from 0 to 9, for €1.50, and the jackpot rolls over.
Before you pay: check the full game name, the price, the draw date and whether you pick numbers or are given one. A site advertising “El Gordo” in July is not selling you the Christmas Lottery.
Can You Play the Spanish Lottery from Abroad?
Nationality is not the obstacle: a foreign visitor can walk into a Spanish lottery shop and buy a ticket like anyone else. The complications start online, where what you get depends on the service, your country of residence and the operator’s terms.
Playing from Abroad in Three Steps
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Step 1
Choose the game
A pre-numbered décimo for El Gordo or El Niño, or your own numbers in La Primitiva, BonoLoto or EuroMillions.
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Step 2
Choose the type of service
A ticket-purchasing service buys an official ticket for you; a lottery betting site takes a wager on the outcome. The table on this page shows the difference.
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Step 3
Check eligibility and proof
Confirm the service accepts your country, and that you receive proof of your entry before the draw. The five checks below cover what to look for.
Official Ticket Purchase vs. Lottery Betting
Plenty of sites advertise access to Spanish draws. They are not all selling the same thing, and the difference only becomes visible on the day you win.
| What to compare | Ticket-purchasing service | Lottery betting |
|---|---|---|
| What you buy | A service that acquires an official ticket or décimo on your behalf | A separate wager on the outcome of the draw |
| Ticket ownership | Depends on the provider’s legal terms and your proof of purchase | You do not own an official ticket |
| Who pays winnings | The official lottery funds the prize; the service may handle the claim | The betting company, from its own funds and under its own contract |
| Proof | Ticket scan, ownership record or other purchase evidence | Betting account and transaction confirmation |
| Costs | Ticket face value plus service and transaction fees | Stake, fees and payout terms set by the provider |
A bet is not a ticket. A betting site can settle on the same winning numbers as the official Spanish draw without a single décimo being bought in your name. Both models are legitimate businesses, but the prize payment and the consumer protection behind them are not the same.
Five Checks Before Paying for a Spanish Lottery Entry
Know What You Will Own
Official ticket or separate wager?
- Ask directly whether an official ticket is bought.
- Confirm whose name or legal entitlement is attached to it.
- Check how and when you receive proof of purchase.
Read the Payment Terms
Know the total cost before checkout
- Compare the advertised price with the €20 official face value.
- Look for withdrawal fees and prize-payment ceilings.
- Find out who handles a claim on a large prize.
Check Your Country’s Rules
Availability differs per country
- Confirm the provider accepts your country of residence.
- Check the minimum age and identity requirements.
- Work out how a prize would be taxed where you live.
Get the Evidence First
After the numbers are out is too late
- Hold a scan or ownership record before draw time.
- Check the number on it matches what you ordered.
- Save it yourself; do not rely on the account staying open.
Know How the Money Reaches You
Timescale, currency and deadline
- Ask how long a large payout takes, and in which currency.
- Check the claim deadline: SELAE allows three months.
- Confirm what happens if the service closes before you claim.
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Spanish Lottery Tax: How Much Do Winners Keep?
Spain withholds 20% of the part of a qualifying prize above €40,000, deducted at source before the money reaches you. It covers eligible SELAE and ONCE prizes and applies to residents and non-residents alike. The €40,000 belongs to the prize, not to each person: on a shared décimo it is split in proportion to each stake.
One exception catches people out. El Millón, the Spanish raffle attached to EuroMillions, has a €24,000 tax-free amount instead of €40,000, because only €0.30 of the ticket price goes to that raffle.
| Example prize | Tax-free amount | Spanish withholding | Net winnings |
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| Ordinary qualifying prize · €30,000 | €30,000 | €0 | €30,000 |
| El Niño first prize · €200,000 | €40,000 | €32,000 | €168,000 |
| El Gordo Christmas first prize · €400,000 | €40,000 | €72,000 | €328,000 |
| El Millón · €1,000,000 | €24,000 | €195,200 | €804,800 |
One qualifying prize per example, Spanish withholding only. Shared prizes and tax in your own country can change the final figure. A prize paid by a betting operator rather than the lottery follows different rules.
Official source: how SELAE prizes are taxed.
Who Operates Spain’s Lotteries?
Three organisations cover almost everything sold in Spain. Knowing which one runs your game tells you where the official results, rules and claim instructions live.
SELAE
Sociedad Estatal Loterías y Apuestas del Estado
The state operator, and by far the biggest. It runs El Gordo Christmas, El Niño, Lotería Nacional, La Primitiva, BonoLoto, El Gordo de la Primitiva and the Spanish EuroMillions with El Millón.
ONCE
Organización Nacional de Ciegos Españoles
Spain’s national organisation for blind people, and a lottery operator in its own right. It sells Eurojackpot in Spain plus its own games, such as Cupón Diario, Sueldazo and Super Once. The proceeds fund its employment and support work.
Loteries de Catalunya
Regional lottery operator in Catalonia
Catalonia runs its own games, La Grossa among them, entirely separate from the state lotteries. Prices, draw days and prize rules differ per product.
Buying a Catalan ticket? Read that operator’s own rules. SELAE’s conditions, including the tax treatment above, do not automatically apply.
Where Can You Buy ONCE Lottery Tickets?
From the kiosks you see on the street in almost every Spanish town, and from ONCE’s own vendors. They sell ONCE products only: coupon games and Eurojackpot. For Lotería Nacional, El Gordo or La Primitiva you need a SELAE outlet, which has its own red and yellow sign.
Looking for Eurojackpot specifically? Read how ONCE sells Eurojackpot in Spain and check the current ticket conditions with the operator before you buy.
Spanish Lottery Questions Answered
Can tourists and foreigners buy Spanish lottery tickets?
Yes. Nationality makes no difference at an authorised retailer in Spain, as long as you meet the age and identification requirements. From outside Spain it depends on the operator, your country and how the service you use is set up.
What is a décimo in the Spanish lottery?
One tenth of a full ticket, called a billete. El Gordo and El Niño décimos cost €20 each. A décimo with the El Gordo first-prize number pays €400,000 gross; the full ten-part ticket is worth €4 million.
When is the next El Gordo Christmas draw?
Tuesday 22 December 2026, starting around 09:00 Spanish peninsular time. The first prize can be drawn at any point during the morning, so check the complete official list afterwards rather than relying on live updates.
Is El Gordo the same as El Gordo de la Primitiva?
No. El Gordo is the Christmas Lottery, drawn once a year on 22 December with pre-printed €20 décimos. El Gordo de la Primitiva is a weekly Sunday number game at €1.50 per combination with a rolling jackpot.
What happens if several people hold the winning number?
Everyone is paid in full. Each El Gordo number is printed across many series of ten décimos, so hundreds of holders can each collect the same €400,000 without anything being divided between them. That is why whole towns celebrate together.
Where can I check Spanish lottery results?
SELAE publishes the official results for La Primitiva, BonoLoto, EuroMillions, Lotería Nacional, El Gordo and El Niño. JuegosONCE publishes Eurojackpot and the ONCE games. Our Spanish lottery results page lists draw times and links to each official source.
How long do I have to claim a Spanish lottery prize?
Most SELAE prizes can be claimed for three months, counted from the day after the draw. Other operators set their own limits, so read what is printed on your ticket. After the deadline the prize is lost.
How much tax do you pay on Spanish lottery winnings?
20% of whatever exceeds €40,000 on a qualifying prize, withheld before payout. El Millón is the exception at €24,000. If you live outside Spain, check whether your own country taxes the prize again. More in our Spanish lottery tax information.
Does buying more tickets improve my chances?
More different combinations means more entries, at proportionally higher cost. It does not make any single combination more likely to come up. No number, shop or system changes the odds; the shops known for “lucky” numbers simply sell more tickets.
How We Check Our Spanish Lottery Information
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Checked Against Official Rules
Prices, draw schedules, number formats, prize categories and tax figures are checked against what SELAE and ONCE publish. Odds on this page are calculated from each game’s number format, not copied from other sites.
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Responsible Lottery Participation
A lottery is entertainment with a negative expected return, not a way to make money. Decide what you will spend before you buy, never borrow for a ticket, and do not try to win back a loss with a bigger stake.
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