Spain's Christmas Lottery: The Peculiar Ritual and Whopping £2.2 Billion in Prizes
TL;DR
Spain's Christmas lottery, known as "El Gordo" or "The Fat One," is set to distribute close to $3 billion in prizes this year. The televised draw took place at Madrid's Teatro Real opera house, with pupils from San Ildefonso school singing out the winning numbers. The most common ticket purchase is a 20-euro share, offering a top prize of 400,000 euros. The lucky number for this year's jackpot was 88008. The tradition, dating back two centuries, is a beloved part of the festive season in Spain.
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