portugal’s annual Christmas Lottery, a tradition dating back to 1937, awarded a total of €52.5 million in prizes this year, continuing a popular holiday custom for citizens and residents alike. The 51st edition of the “Classic christmas Lottery” saw the top prize of €12.5 million distributed among winning tickets sold in six districts across the country. The drawing, held Friday, represents a meaningful economic boost during the holiday season, with organizers reporting widespread participation in the nationwide game of chance. Details of the winning numbers and prize distribution are outlined below.
The top prize in Portugal’s Christmas Lottery was distributed across multiple locations, including Funchal, as well as the districts of Braga, Faro, Lisbon, Setúbal, and Vila Real.
The annual Portuguese Christmas Lottery drawing took place Friday, continuing a long-standing tradition.
A total of €52.5 million (approximately $57.3 million USD) in prizes was awarded in the 51st edition of the Classic Christmas Lottery, according to the Games Department of Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa. The first-place prize, valued at €12.5 million (roughly $13.7 million USD) across 10 series, was split among winning tickets sold in Braga, Faro, Funchal, Lisbon, Setúbal, and Vila Real.
The winning number for the top prize in the 51st Classic Lottery drawing of 2025 was 90 615, awarding a total of €12.5 million (approximately $13.7 million USD) across the ten series. The second-place prize, worth €2.5 million (around $2.7 million USD), went to ticket number 90 507, while the third-place prize of €1.25 million (approximately $1.37 million USD) was claimed by ticket number 37 401. The lottery represents a significant seasonal economic event in Portugal, with widespread participation.
