Spanish Lottery Information
El Gordo de la Primitiva, which loosely translates as ‘the big one’, is a weekly state operated lottery draw from Spain.
| El Gordo Primitiva Draw | Minimum Jackpot | Jackpot Odds | Country | Cost per Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 9.30pm CET | €5 million (approx. $8.5 million NZD) | 1 : 31,625,100 | Spain | $2.50 |
Why Should I Play Sunday Lotto?
Sunday Lotto is the most attractive Sunday lottery draw in Europe. It boasts one of the highest minimum jackpots for any state lottery (approx. $8.5 million NZD), with the jackpot regularly exceeding that figure. The chances of winning the jackpot are very reasonable compared to other European lottos and there’s also a 1 in 10 chance of getting your stake back should you pick the key number.
When Does the Sunday Lotto Take Place?
The draw takes place every Sunday in Madrid at 9.30pm (8.30am NZST) and offers a guaranteed jackpot of at least $8.5m, which is among the largest of any state lottery. It’s also Spain’s most popular weekly lotto draw.
What is the Difference Between El Gordo de la Primitiva and the Spanish Christmas Lottery?
Sunday Lotto is not to be confused with the Spanish Christmas lottery El Gordo, de Navidad, which is an annual lottery that takes place once a year in Madrid on December 22nd. El Gordo de Navidad offers an incredible prize pool of €2.2 billion and you can play it right here from August onwards.
How do I Pick my Numbers?
Choose five numbers from 1-54 and then select a key (bonus) number from 0-9. Somewhat unusually, El Gordo de la Primitiva features the key number ‘0’. One of the best features of this draw is that players will have their money refunded should they pick the correct key number, but fail to match two or more numbers from the main pool.
How do I win the Sunday Lotto Jackpot?
Match all five numbers and the key number (bonus number) to win the jackpot.
How Much can I win?
Sunday Lotto offers a very attractive minimum jackpot of at least €5 million (approx. $8.5 million NZD), although the jackpot often substantially exceed this figure.
What are the Chances of Winning the Jackpot?
Sunday Lotto offers very reasonable odds of winning the jackpot of 1 in 31,625,100. In addition to this there are several more attractive prize tiers as well as the excellent money back key number feature. For a full breakdown of the prizes available, please see the table below.
What are the Different Prize Tiers Available?
*Please see the table below for a full explanation of winning prize tiers, together with the chances of winning and payouts for each prize tier. The payouts shown are an estimate based on a winning jackpot of €5 million.
| Prize Category | Chance of winning | Average Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 5 numbers and key number | 1 in 31,625,100 | €5,000,000 Starting jackpot $8,500,000 NZD |
| 5 numbers | 1 in 3,513,900 | €180,000 $307,000 NZD |
| 4 numbers and key number | 1 in 129,082 | €8,000 $13,600 NZD |
| 4 numbers | 1 in 14,342 | €160 $272 NZD |
| 3 numbers and key number | 1 in 2,689 | €45 $76 NZD |
| 3 numbers | 1 in 299 | €14 $24 NZD |
| 2 numbers and key number | 1 in 172 | €6 $9 NZD |
| 2 numbers | 1 in 19 | €3 $5 NZD |
| Key number | 1 in 10 | €1.50 $2.50 NZD |
How Much Does it Cost to Play Sunday Lotto?
It costs $2.50 to play the Spanish lottery at Lottoland.
What do I do if I win?
If your account has been verified simply proceed to your account and withdraw your winnings. If your account has not been verified you will first need to provide proof of your ID and proof of address. Once this has been confirmed you will be able to withdraw your winnings.
How Will I Know if I Have won?
Winners will receive an e-mail confirmation and any person who wins a sum of over $10,000 will receive a phone call informing them and congratulating them on their win.
Are my Winnings Tax Free?
You will not be taxed on any winnings for this lottery.
Is the Payout Guaranteed? How do I Know?
At Lottoland we can guarantee you will be paid out on your winnings - regardless of the jackpot amount.At Lottoland you bet on the outcome of the official draw. For all intents and purposes you will have the exact same customer experience as if you were playing the official lottery. The key difference is that we take your bet and we pay you if you win. We are able to achieve this in two ways.
For smaller prize tier payments we make the payment directly from the fund we have from the total ticket sales.
In order for us to make the larger prize tier payments we take out insurance policies to cover the eventuality of a Jackpot win or a substantial payout on the Lotto ticket. Part of the Lotto ticket price you pay goes towards the payment of this policy.
We are registered with and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission, the Gibraltar Gambling Commission, and the Revenue Commissioners in Ireland. In order for us to retain these licences we have to prove that we are able to make the required payouts to our players should they win and that we have the correct procedures in place to guarantee this.
What is a Subscription?
The subscription feature allows you to automatically purchase the same line/ lines for a given lottery draw over a number of weeks. Lottery subscriptions will save you time and ensure that you never miss your chance to win that big jackpot. Just select the subscription option prior to purchasing your line to set up your running line/s. You can cancel your subscription at anytime.
