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Mexico’s National Lottery Unveils Ticket Honoring Mexico 68 Ahead of Oct. 7 Draw

Officials cast the release as a tribute linking Mexico 68’s legacy to a broader push to promote sport.

Boleto del sorteo mayor 3987 de la Lotería Nacional
Lanzan billete oficial de los JJ. OO. 68
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Overview

  • Three point six million tickets are now on sale nationwide and online at miloteria.mx as part of Sorteo Mayor No. 3987.
  • The drawing is scheduled for October 7 at 20:00, offering a top prize of 21 million pesos in three series and a total prize pool of 66 million pesos.
  • Each cachito costs 30 pesos and a full series costs 600 pesos, according to the lottery’s announcement.
  • The unveiling was led by Lotería Nacional director Olivia Salomón with Nelson Vargas Basáñez and CONADE official Óscar Soto, who reiterated the commission’s support for honoring athletes.
  • Coverage of the launch highlighted Mexico’s nine medals in 1968 and Enriqueta Basilio’s cauldron lighting, with the draw to stream live on the lottery’s YouTube channel.