National Lottery Draws | Your Official Online Ticket

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The National Lottery draw is one of the oldest and most beloved games of chance in Spain. It was born in Cádiz in 1811, on the initiative of General Ciriaco González Carvajal, with the initial objective of increasing the funds of the Public Treasury without causing "hardship to the taxpayers". Today, it is an institution that distributes hope week after week.

How does it work? Very simple. This game is based on the random extraction of balls with numbers (from 00000 to 99999) from a revolving drum. To participate, you purchase a printed "décimo" (a tenth of a ticket) with a specific 5-digit number. If your number matches the winning extractions, you win!

calendar_month Thursday and Saturday Draws

The National Lottery distributes luck two days a week continuously throughout the year, in addition to holding highly anticipated Extraordinary Draws on the calendar.

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At Maxiloto you can play the National Lottery online without leaving home, with the exact same guarantees as if you physically came to our counter in Gijón. The mechanics are identical to the traditional method:

• Select your décimo: Use our search engine to find the number you want (endings, special dates...) and add it to the cart.
• Secure Payment: You can pay for your ticket using your credit card, Maxiloto balance, or by bank transfer.
• Official Receipt: We are the Official Retail Point No. 35680 for State Lotteries and Bets. Upon confirming your purchase, we will send your scanned ticket to your email as irrefutable proof of ownership.
• Zero Commissions: Playing through our website is just as safe as at a physical administration and does not involve any extra expenses or fees.

emoji_events Prize Table: Thursday and Saturday

The National Lottery is one of the games that allocates the highest percentage of its revenue to prizes (70%). Here is the breakdown of the main prizes for the ordinary weekly draws:

Thursday Draw Prizes (€3 Décimo)

Saturday Draw Prizes (€6 Décimo)

label Lottery Nicknames: Tradition and Superstition

Did you know that many National Lottery numbers have popular nicknames in different regions of Spain? Over the years, players have baptized certain numbers with curious, ironic, or superstitious nicknames. These nicknames have become part of popular culture, especially when the Christmas Draw approaches.

Why are numbers given nicknames?

The tradition stems from local folklore and superstition. Some endings are considered "magical", while others are known to attract bad luck (although ironically, they are the most sought after). These names are passed down from generation to generation in the lottery administrations.

• 13: "The jinx" or "bad luck". Although it seems contradictory, it is always one of the endings that sells out the fastest.
• 69: "The naughty one". Always associated with popular humor.
• 00: "Death" or also known as "The King's".
• 777: "The triple of luck". Highly sought after every year for its symbolism.
• 15048: "The San Ildefonso girl's number", one of the most remembered numbers after winning an historic draw.

Find your lucky number at Maxiloto

At Maxiloto you can search for your favorite number by ending, whether for its nickname, a special date, or just because you have a good feeling about it. Thanks to our online search engine, you can reserve and buy your National Lottery ticket without leaving your sofa.

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