La Primitiva is one of the oldest and most popular lotteries in Spain. Its origin dates back to 1763 under the name “lottery by numbers” although, after being canceled, it returned with force and to remain in 1985 with the current name although with the essence of the usual game.
In total, it offers a variety of prizes that depend on the number of matching numbers. The different prizes are divided into categories and you have to match three numbers up to the special category which includes six numbers plus the cashback. Additionally, there is the option to play Joker, which offers additional prizes with a seven-digit code.
The amounts awarded in each category are approximate since they depend on the total collection and the number of existing winners.
How to play Primitiva
To participate in the Primitiva draw and try your luck, you can opt for single bets or multiple bets. In the simplest, six numbers must be selected, from 1 to 49 on a ticket, this can be done physically or on the State Lotteries and Bets website.
If you opt for multiple bets, there is no maximum number that can be selected and you can also play physically or online.
All price categories Primitiva
- Special Category: Match all six winning numbers plus the redemption number. The prize can exceed 10 million euros, depending on the accumulated jackpot
- First category: match the six winning numbers. The price is usually around 1 million euros
- Second category: match five winning numbers plus the complementary number. The price is around 40,000 euros
- Third category: find five winning numbers. The price is around 1,500 euros
- Fourth category: find four winning numbers. The price is around 50 euros
- Fifth category: find three winning numbers. The price is a fixed amount of 8 euros
- Refund: Correct the refund number. The price is the amount of the bet, generally 1 euro
Where can we see the draw?
The La Primitiva draw takes place on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, from 9:40 p.m. Once finished, you can check if you have won a prize on the official Lotteries website and on the EL PAÍS website.
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