December 22nd came with the Christmas Gordo giveaway. The draw will start at 9:00 and millions of euros will be distributed. Will you get lucky? How much does the treasury cost? How did the tradition start?
HE Christmas Lottery Draw It is celebrated at the Teatro Real in Madrid, as every 22 December. this year A total of 2 billion 702 million euros will be distributed in 2024 It is a draw in which 100,000 balls ranging in number from 00000 to 99,999 are drawn one by one until all the balls in the prize pot are filled.
“193 million Christmas Lottery tickets are on sale for the Christmas Raffle, which will be held at Teatro Real in Madrid on December 22. This year, the raffle consists of 193 series. (eight more than the previous year) 70% of this prize, which consists of 100,000 numbers each and amounts to 3,860 million Euros, will be distributed through prizes. In other words, the Christmas Raffle will distribute prizes worth a total of 2 billion 702 million Euros this year.”
Special draw with 1,807 winning numbers
There are two on the stage of the Teatro Real in Madrid: A big one. 2.80 meters and 800 kilos weightand another little one that measures 70 centimeters and weighs about 400 kilos.
The big drum includes: 100,000 cannons corresponds to all numbers. It indicates the end of the Draw when there are no balls left in it. Both are gold and made of an alloy copper, tin and lead.
HE The first drum contains 100,000 numbered ballsIt varies between 00.000 and 99.999. This drum determines the numbers to be given. The second drum contains a total of 1,807 awards The ones distributed are distributed as follows:
- 14 main awards or grand prizes
- 1,793 awards called “de la pedrea” (minor awards)
Tenth main prizes of the 2024 Christmas Lottery draw
- El Gordo (first prize): 400,000 euros per tenth
- Second prize: 125,000 euros per tenth
- Third prize: 50,000 euros per tenth
- Fourth place awards (2): 20,000 per tenth
- Fifth awards (8): 6,000 per tenth
- Number 5 tiles (1,794): 100 euros per tenth
Approaches:
- For first prize (2): 2,000 euros per tenth
- For second prize (2): Every tenth is 1,250 euros
- For third prize (2): Every tenth is 960 euros
Hundreds (Last three digits):
- From the first prize (99): 100 euros per tenth
- From the second prize (99): 100 euros per tenth
- From the third prize (99): 100 euros per tenth
- From the fourth awards (198): 100 euros per tenth
Tens:
- From the first prize (999): 100 euros per tenth
- From the second prize (999): 100 euros per tenth
- From the third prize (999): 100 euros per tenth
- Refunds (last digit from Gordo) (9,999): 20 euros per tenth
History of the Christmas Lottery draw
The history of the Christmas Lottery, the most popular draw of the year in Spain, takes us back to one of the most turbulent moments in Spanish history: the War of Independence against the Napoleonic occupation. Minister Ciriaco González Carvajal fighting for Spanish freedom in 1812 An innovative idea to raise funds without increasing financial pressureOn a population that had already been severely punished by war. Thus was born Cádiz, the last bastion of Spanish resistance, the first retreat. would lay the foundations for what we know today as the Christmas Lottery.
In the following years this drawing underwent a fascinating evolution. At first this was just one of the regular draws held throughout the year. But, The fact that it coincided with Christmas created a special bond with the public.. People began to see it not only as an opportunity to make money, but also as a way to share their dreams and hopes with loved ones during the holidays.
Unique social phenomenon with major economic impact worldwide
What makes the Christmas Lottery truly special is the ability to create moments of togetherness and collective hope. In the weeks before the draw, lottery administrations become meeting points where dreams and aspirations are shared. By purchasing their tickets as a group, people create special bonds with family, friends and colleagues. of this app share the chance It gave rise to unforgettable stories of entire towns adorned with El Gordo.
The economic dimension of the raffle is impressive. Millions of tenths come into circulation every year 20 euros per unit, production An important source of income for the state.
Children of San Ildefonso: Voices of chance
One of the most endearing and distinctive elements of this raffle is the participation of children from the Colegio de San Ildefonso. This tradition, which The origins of this work, which dates back to the mid-19th century, come from the institution’s social services.took in orphans and homeless children. The clarity of their voices calling out numbers and prizes became the characteristic music of the morning of December 22nd throughout Spain.
Hacienda, great blessing
All Prizes exceeding 40,000 euros must be taxed at the Tax OfficeHe will receive 20% of the amount won. So if El Gordo has a tenth of it, it’s 400,000 euros. You will receive the first 40,000, then 80% of the remaining 360,000, i.e. 40,000 + 288,000 euros, which means 328,000 euros.
The treasure remains 72,000 euros from every tenth winner of Gordo. 17,000 euros For every tenth rewarded with second prize you 2,000 euros for every tenth winner of the third prize.
How to check if you won the National Lottery 2024 jackpot?
There are many ways to do this checkhowever, the official will either go to a lottery office or use any official stamp that may be available. On the website loteriasyapuestasdelestado.com. Congratulations to the winners and, as they say, I wish good health to at least those who do not have a winning ticket.
