UPDATE:Spanish Christmas Lottery in Murcia: And the Winners are…

El Gordo Spanish Christmas Lottery

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UPDATE: A historic moment, El Gordo, the top prize of the Christmas Lottery, has been revealed as number 88008, granting a staggering €4,000,000 per series and €400,000 for each ticket. This delayed but highly anticipated lottery has proven to be worth the wait, spreading its wealth far and wide. Among the numerous places it has landed, several are within the Region of Murcia, including Murcia city centre, the Murcian district of Aljucer, La Alcayna in Molina de Segura, Mazarrón, Balsapintada in Fuente Álamo, San Pedro del Pinatar, Alcantarilla, and Bullas. 

UPDATE: Excitement erupts as the second prize of the Christmas Lottery is unveiled – number 58303, granting €1,250,000 per series and €125,000 per ticket. Notably, in the Region of Murcia, this lucrative second-tier prize was sold at ‘El Perolo,’ the lottery administration situated in San Pedro del Pinatar. The revelation of this significant win heightens the fervor in the area, as ‘El Perolo’ once again becomes the epicentre of joy and anticipation for the fortunate recipients in the region.

UPDATE: Once again, fortune smiles upon Murcia, Mazarrón, and San Pedro del Pinatar as they secure a portion of the penultimate fifth-tier prize, number 57421, in the Christmas Lottery 2023. These coastal municipalities prove to be the most fortunate in this year’s draw. Particularly, Mazarrón and San Pedro del Pinatar have emerged as exceptionally lucky on this Friday, December 22. The tradition continues as ‘El Perolo,’ the lottery administration in San Pedro del Pinatar, celebrates with multiple champagne toasts throughout the morning! The anticipation builds as we still await the 2nd prize and El Gordo the 1st prize.

UPDATE: The number 88979 emerged as another fifth-tier prize winner in the Christmas Lottery 2023, spreading its fortune across more than ten municipalities in the Region of Murcia. Murcia, Cartagena, Águilas, San Pedro, San Javier, Santomera, Alcantarilla, Archena, Molina de Segura, Mula, and Cehegín were among the fortunate towns to share part of this third fifth-tier prize

Amidst the ongoing excitement of the Christmas season, the initial draw of the Christmas Lottery 2023 has brought early joy to four towns in the Murcia region – San Pedro del Pinatar, Ceutí, Las Torres de Cotillas, and Mazarrón. The winning number, 45353, has granted fortunate holders €60,000 per series and €6,000 per ticket, marking the first wave of celebration among the lucky recipients.

These towns saw a series of ten tickets each sold at various lottery outlets. Mazarrón’s El Dólar lottery outlet was among the first to create elation by distributing a significant prize. Meanwhile, anticipation lingers as the ongoing lottery promises additional winners in subsequent draws, keeping spirits high and hopes alive in these communities.

As the Christmas Lottery continues its journey, the Teatro Real in Madrid has set the stage for further celebrations and potential windfalls for many more participants across Spain. The festive season is in full swing, and while these towns celebrate their initial victories, there’s a sense of excitement for what lies ahead in the ongoing lottery extravaganza…

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Catherine McGeer

I am an Irish writer who has been living in Spain for the past twenty years. My writing centers around the Costa Cálida. As a mother I also write about family life on the coast of Spain and every now and then I try to break down the world of Spanish politics!

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