How to Play the Spanish Christmas Lottery This December 22

The Spanish Christmas Lottery is not just any lottery. It is a tradition that fills millions of people with joy and excitement every December 22. From the famous schoolchildren who sing the numbers live to the thrill of checking your ticket to see if your number has won, this lottery is truly one of a kind.

What is the Spanish Christmas Lottery?

The Christmas Lottery is a special draw that distributes millions in prizes. Each official ticket is divided into 10 “décimos”. You can buy a full ticket, a décimo, or even a participation, which is a smaller fraction of a décimo. This makes it possible to play without spending too much, while still enjoying the excitement of taking part in the most anticipated draw of the year.

How the draw takes place?

The draw is broadcast live every December 22. The children of San Ildefonso sing the winning numbers and prizes, while millions of viewers in Spain and around the world watch closely, hoping to hear their number associated with the famous “El Gordo” prize.

How to play on Lottofy?

On Lottofy, you can participate in the Spanish Christmas Lottery in different ways:

• You can buy a full ticket. With this option, you play the full prize amount associated with that number.
• You can purchase a participation, which is a smaller fraction of a décimo. This allows you to choose the number you want, while investing less money.
• You can also take part in a shared prize pool. In this system, players contribute their décimos or participations to a collective fund. All participants agree to contribute half of their potential prize to the common prize pool. This pool is later shared among all participants proportionally, based on how much each one contributed.

Example:
The fund has played a total of 100 bets and wins 1,000 euros in prizes.
Juan contributed 1 of those 100 bets, and his individual bet wins 10 euros, of which 5 euros go to the shared pool.
Juan receives the remaining 5 euros from his winning bet plus an additional 10 euros from the shared pool (1,000 euros divided by 100 bets).
Total: 15 euros.

Joining the fund not only increases your chances of receiving a prize but also adds a fun, collaborative spirit to the experience.

This year, don’t miss the chance to play with your favorite number. Whether with a full ticket, a participation, or through the shared pool, the Christmas Lottery is your opportunity to dream big and enjoy a magical tradition.

And remember: the greatest prize is the excitement and joy that the Christmas Lottery brings every December 22.