Do I have the El Gordo de la Primitiva Winning Numbers?

Remember those days when you spend lots of time scrolling through TV channels to check the El Gordo de la Primitiva lottery results, also known as the El Gordo lottery?

On Lotto247, checking the El Gordo lottery results to see if you matched the winning numbers is a very simple and straightforward process.

When the El Gordo draw has been concluded, your lucky El Gordo winning numbers are checked automatically against the drawn winning El Gordo numbers.

If you’ve matched the El Gordo winning numbers and won the jackpot or other prizes, we will immediately credit your Lotto247 account. We will also send you an email with the El Gordo lottery results.

When you buy El Gordo tickets on Lotto247, you can check the draw results in your Lotto27 account.

What is the El Gordo jackpot amount?

The El Gordo de la Primitiva lottery, loosely translated as simply “The Big One”, is a Spanish state-operated first launched in 1993. It has established itself as the most popular lottery game in Spain because it offers favourable chances of winning and massive jackpots.

It has a minimum starting jackpot of €5 million (approximately US $6 million) and can offer jackpots up to €30 million (approximately US $36.5 million).

If the jackpot has not been won, it will continue to roll over until it is won. The El Gordo lottery jackpot has previously reached €30 million (approximately (US $36.5 million). For lottery winnings over €2,500 (approximately US $3,000), 20% of the winnings are taxed.

Please visit the El Gordo play page to check the latest jackpot amount and for more information about this lottery.

When is the El Gordo drawing?

The El Gordo draw is held once a week on a Sunday at 13:00 (CET) in Madrid, Spain. Every El Gordo draw is broadcasted on Televisión Española and Radio Nacional de España

What are the chances of winning the El Gordo jackpot?

The El Gordo draw is one of Europe’s most popular draws with a minimum starting jackpot of €5 million (approximately US $6 million).

So, what are your chances of winning the El Gordo jackpot? While the chances of winning any prize are 1 in 19, the possibility of you winning the El Gordo jackpot is 1 in 31,625,100.

If you do not scoop the jackpot, there are eight (8) other prizes, including a refund, that you could win. Below is a table listing your chances of winning the El Gordo jackpot and other prizes;

How to claim an El Gordo Lottery Prize?

You checked the El Gordo lottery results and realised you’ve won the El Gordo jackpot, and you’re asking yourself, “how do I claim my lottery prize?”

It is a simple and straightforward process claiming your prize on Lotto247. Immediately after the El Gordo lottery results are published, all prizes are allocated automatically to all winners.

From your Lotto247 account, you’ll need to file a “cash withdrawal” request to claim your prize. When we’ve received your request, our security team will contact you to ensure your account is verified before granting your request.

After your withdrawal request has been approved, your winnings will be deposited into your preferred bank account. Your winnings can also be paid to you using several web wallets. However, this option is dependent on the country you live in, including several other factors.

How does the El Gordo lottery payout?

After winning the El Gordo lottery jackpot, your first thoughts will be what you’ll splurge your winnings on. Before you make any drastic life decisions, you need to know how you will receive your winnings.

El Gordo offers winners a lump-sum payout.

The El Gordo lump-sum payout means that you’ll have instant access to your winnings as they are paid out to you immediately.

Under special circumstances, Lotto247 reserves the right to pay the winning El Gordo jackpot total in the form of an annuity payout.

What to do if I win the El Gordo?

Soon after the El Gordo lottery results are published, and if you matched the El Gordo winning numbers, we will immediately credit your Lotto247 account.

It is advisable, for larger winnings, you seek professional advice to help manage your winnings according to your local legislation for claiming international lottery winnings.

At Lotto247, we will always guarantee your privacy and anonymity when you win any lottery on our platform. By default, every Lotto247 player falls under full privacy protection. In other words, should you win the El Gordo jackpot, we will not reveal your personal details and identity unless you give us permission to do so.

How long can I wait to claim my El Gordo winnings?

After we have credited your Lotto247 account with your winnings, your money will remain in your account until you withdraw it. You can withdraw the full amount or opt for several smaller amounts.

You are encouraged to buy an El Gordo lottery ticket at least every six (6) months to prevent your account from being rendered inactive and your balance from expiring.

El Gordo FAQ’s

Do I have to match the El Gordo winning numbers in the exact order drawn?

No! You don’t need to match the El Gordo winning numbers in the exact order they are drawn.

The El Gordo winning numbers are drawn at random. After the El Gordo draw, the El Gordo winning numbers are put in numerical order for your convenience as they appear on your ticket.

How many numbers are used in El Gordo

The El Gordo lottery consists of 54 numbers, where the five (5) main numbers are drawn during the El Gordo draw. There is also a pool of nine (9) numbers where the Key number is taken from.

El Gordo Historical Changes

When it was first launched, the El Gordo draw was only held once a month. In October 1997, it was changed to a weekly draw.

Since then, there have not been any more changes implemented other than in 2005 when an additional ninth (9th) prize tier was added.