Spain’s annual Christmas Lottery, “El Sorteo Extraordinario de la Lotería de Navidad,” concluded Monday with a total of €2.772 billion distributed in prizes. The lottery, a national tradition deeply ingrained in spanish culture, saw “El Gordo,” the top prize, reach €400,000 per “décimo” – one-tenth of a ticket – this year. Participants are now checking their numbers to see if they’ve won,with details on all prize tiers and claiming procedures outlined below.
The Spanish Christmas Lottery, known as “El Sorteo Extraordinario de la Lotería de Navidad,” distributed a total of €2.772 billion in prizes on Monday, December 22nd. Individuals who participated in the lottery are encouraged to check their tickets against the official results to determine if they have won. The winning numbers and prize amounts can be verified through ABC’s lottery checker.
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The top prize, known as “El Gordo,” was awarded to ticket number 79.432, with a value of €4 million per series, or €400,000 per décimo (one-tenth of a series).
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The second prize went to ticket number 70.048, worth €1.25 million per series, or €125,000 per décimo.
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The third prize was claimed by ticket number 90.693, offering a payout of €500,000 per series, or €50,000 per décimo.
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Two fourth-place prizes were awarded to tickets 78.477 and 25.508, each carrying a prize of €200,000 per series, or €20,000 per décimo.
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Multiple fifth-place prizes were distributed to tickets 23.112, 61.366, 25.412, 77.715, 60.649, 41.716, 94273, and 18.669, each valued at €60,000 per series, or €6,000 per décimo.
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Details regarding the final digits and reimbursements for the 2025 Christmas Lottery are also available.
Where to Claim Your 2025 Christmas Lottery Prize
The 2025 Extraordinary Christmas Lottery distributed two categories of prizes: smaller prizes under €2,000 and larger prizes of €2,000 or more.
Winners of larger prizes, such as “El Gordo,” must claim their winnings at a financial institution authorized by the State Society of Lotteries and Gambling (BBVA and CaixaBank). These institutions will require necessary documentation to ensure legal compliance and confirm the prize claim. The lottery represents a significant economic event in Spain, with many participants pooling resources to purchase shares.
Smaller prizes, often referred to as “pedreas,” can be redeemed in cash at any authorized lottery retailer. Winners also have the option of receiving their winnings via Bizum, a popular Spanish mobile payment platform.
How to Claim Your Christmas Lottery Prize
Larger prizes are paid out via check or bank transfer, processed immediately upon verification at the designated financial institution. Winners without existing bank accounts cannot receive the funds or open a new account for the purpose of receiving the prize. Smaller prizes are paid in cash immediately, and Bizum is also an available option.
Smaller prizes are paid in cash and are available immediately. Receiving the funds via Bizum is also possible.
