Playing El Gordo in Germany: how it works

If you would like to play the Spanish Christmas lottery El Gordo in Germany, you can do so on the Internet. We will show you how it works and what you should pay attention to.

Playing El Gordo in Germany: the most important facts about the lottery

• The "Lotería Navidad" takes place every year on December 22nd in Madrid. The main prize is called El Gordo. The lottery is mainly known in Germany under this name.
• In 2017, the jackpot was over 2 billion euros. The main prize, the El Gordo, is 4 million euros each year.
• In total there are only 100, 000 lots. These are labeled with the numbers 00000 to 99999. The chance of winning the jackpot at El Gordo is 1: 100, 000. German lottery players can only dream of that.

Playing El Gordo: is that also possible in Germany?

• The lots for El Gordo are sold exclusively in Spain. However, you can buy tickets online through international gaming providers, which you will then receive by post.
• Tickets can be sold until 8 a.m. on December 22nd. Most players buy a tenth of a ticket. This entitles you to a tenth of the profit.
• A tenth of a ticket online costs around 26 euros. For a whole lot you pay 200 euros in Spain, online it gets a little more expensive.
• Tickets for El Gordo are available at Tipp24.com, Lottoland.com and Lottohelden.de. However, these are so-called second lotteries. In this practical tip you will find all the important information about the second lotteries. You can also find further information on this in our online lottery provider test

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