Spain’s El Gordo Lottery Distributes Record €2.7 Billion in Prizes
The world’s oldest lottery, a cherished Spanish Christmas tradition, awarded its top prize to ticket holders in Logroño, with proceeds supporting social causes.
- The 212th edition of Spain's El Gordo Christmas lottery distributed €2.7 billion in winnings, the largest prize pool in its history.
- The top prize of €4 million was won by ticket holders with the number 72,480, many of whom purchased their tickets in Logroño, La Rioja.
- A basketball club in Madrid’s San Blas-Canillejas neighborhood held many winning tickets, sharing the prize among its members and their families.
- The lottery is deeply rooted in Spanish culture, dating back to 1812, and aims to distribute wealth broadly through numerous smaller prizes.
- This year’s draw highlighted the resilience of communities in Valencia, which suffered devastating floods in October, as many winners hailed from the affected region.
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