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Lottery 03 January 2025

£644 Million Prize Pool!

Bet on El Niño from the UK!

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What is La Lotería del Niño?

La Lotería del Niño, also known as the "El Niño Lottery," is one of Spain's most celebrated lotteries, drawing millions of hopeful participants each year.

The El Niño lottery is traditionally held on January 6th, the day of the Epiphany, and is the second-largest lottery in Spain after the El Gordo Christmas lottery.

This special lottery offers some of the highest odds of winning in the world, making it a highly anticipated event for lottery enthusiasts.

The top prize for El Niño is €2 million (£1.7 million), but that amount doesn’t just go to one person.

In fact, as many as 50 people could potentially win this jackpot amount because there are 50 series (sets) of tickets for each 5-digit number.

The same goes for all of the 17 prize tiers, meaning that a total of around 37,000 prizes are paid out.

El Niño really is a lottery for the people, which is why so many people in Spain get involved.

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What Are the Odds of Winning the El Niño Lottery?

Compared to other major lotteries, El Niño provides some of the best odds of winning a prize.

With a prize structure that includes thousands of potential winning numbers, participants have a much higher chance of securing a prize than in many other lotteries.

The chances of winning the €2,000,000 jackpot are1 in 100,000—significantly better than any other multimillion-pound jackpot draw.

Plus, the chances of winning a prize are 1 in 3!

With so many prizes being awarded by the El Niño lottery, it will come as no surprise to learn that this lottery offers an incredibly high chance of winning a prize. 

How Much Can You Win with El Niño?

Curious about what’s up for grabs? Here’s a breakdown of the top three prize tiers in El Niño, giving you an idea of the incredible winnings you could have a chance of winning:

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El Niño Prizes
Prize Tier Prize Payout (€) Prize Payout (£)*
1st Prize €2,000,000 £1,800,000
2nd Prize €750,000 £680,000
3rd Prize €250,000 £230,000

The DoubleJackpot feature on the El Niño Lottery lets you bet for twice the official prize on the top three tiers for double the bet price.

For example, if you won the first prize tier with a full bet, instead of paying £249.99, it would cost £499.99. And rather than winning £1.8 million, you’d win £3.6 million!

How to Bet on El Niño 

When betting on El Niño, you must select a 5-digit number from 00000 to 99999. When you have done so, you can then decide whether to buy a full share of the bet (worth £249.99) or as little as 1/100th of a bet share (costing £4.99), or one of the many options in between.

Most Spanish people opt to buy what’s called a ‘décimo’, which is one-tenth of a share – often with friends and family chipping in to buy shares in the same number, hoping to share in the joy of a big win.

Can Brits Bet on the Spanish Lottery?

Absolutely! With Lottoland, UK residents can bet on the outcome of the El Niño lottery from the comfort of home. By betting on the results rather than purchasing a physical ticket, you’re still in with a chance to win exciting prizes based on the official draw outcomes.

Want to join in on the fun? Betting on El Niño could not be easier; just follow these simple steps, and you could be in with a chance of claiming your share of the £644 million prizepool!

  1. Head over to our El Niño lottery page.
  2. Select your five numbers by using the up and down arrows on the Betslip.
  3. Choose what size share you wish to bet with from the seven available options.
  4. Choose whether you want to bet with the Regular Jackpot or Double Jackpot Feature. 
  5. Purchase your lotto line bet.

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The History of El Niño

El Niño, Spain's celebrated January lottery, was established in 1941 and quickly gained popularity as a companion to the Christmas lottery, El Gordo.

Its roots trace back to smaller regional draws traditionally held on Epiphany, or "El Día de Reyes" (Three Kings' Day), a holiday that honors the arrival of the Magi.

Recognizing the excitement around these festivities, the Spanish government created El Niño to extend the holiday spirit and generate additional funds.

Today, El Niño is loved for its generous prize pool and impressive odds, offering players a fresh opportunity to win big as they welcome the New Year.

If you win through Lottoland, your prize will be paid out as if you had won through a ticket purchased in Spain.

Lottoland guarantees payouts through an insurance-backed system, ensuring that you receive your winnings without any complications.

Smaller prizes are deposited directly into your Lottoland account, while larger prizes may require additional processing.

Join El Niño For A Chance to Start the Year With A Win!

The El Niño lottery brings the festive season to a close with excitement and anticipation. Whether you’re a regular lottery player or simply intrigued by this Spanish tradition, betting on El Niño could make for a thrilling start to the year.

Good luck, and happy New Year!

*Please note that all prize amounts mentioned in this article are subject to currency fluctuations and may vary at the time of payout.*

Last updated: 3rd January 2025

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