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entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

Spain's Christmas Lottery: The Peculiar Ritual and Whopping £2.2 Billion in Prizes

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.

via Al Jazeera English|

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culture2 years ago•2 min saved

"Spain's 'El Gordo' Christmas Lottery: Millions in Prizes and Peculiar Rituals"

Spain's annual Christmas lottery, known as "El Gordo," has begun distributing millions of dollars in prizes. The immensely popular lottery will award a total of 2.6 billion euros ($2.8 million) in prizes, with the top-prize winners receiving 400,000 euros ($440,000). Families, friends, and co-workers traditionally purchase and share tickets, and the winning numbers are announced by children from Madrid's San Ildefonso school. The lottery, established in 1812, is a major tradition in Spain and is considered the world's richest in terms of total prize money.

via NPR|

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