Buy National Lottery Tickets Online

If there’s one draw known across Spain, it’s the ones conducted by the National Lottery. One of the reasons why so many people choose to play the National Lottery is that, in its 200 years of history, it has distributed millions of euros in prizes. Have you dreamed of a stroke of luck? At Rincón de Fortuna, you can purchase your tickets to participate in the National Lottery draws.

What does playing the National Lottery involve?

The National Lottery draws involve selecting five balls from a drum, forming a winning combination. As a result, there are countless number combinations you can choose from when buying a lottery ticket. To participate, you simply need to visit our shop or make your purchase on our website or app.

Traditionally, you would visit our physical location and select a number from the ones available in our collection. If you want a specific number, you can buy your National Lottery ticket by choosing your preferred combination. However, bear in mind that sometimes the number you want to play might not be available. In this case, our system will suggest similar numbers for you.

Buying National Lottery tickets from our website or app is incredibly convenient, as you won’t need to travel and can complete your purchase from your computer or smartphone.

How can I buy National Lottery tickets online?

As mentioned, one of the benefits of playing the National Lottery with Rincón de Fortuna is that you can purchase your tickets online. This means you can join the draw without having to visit a physical location. Simply visit our website, where your tickets will be delivered in digital format, allowing you to keep them with you at all times.

Additionally, if you choose to purchase your tickets online via Rincón de Fortuna, you can carry them everywhere thanks to our innovative app. This app ensures you always have your tickets in digital format, backed by the guarantees of an official State Lottery and Betting administration.

How do you play the National Lottery?

The first step to playing the National Lottery is purchasing a ticket from our shop. For each of the draws, all numbers from 00,000 to 99,999 are entered. One important detail to note is that National Lottery draws take place on Saturdays, with larger prizes, and on Thursdays, which offer smaller prizes but are also less expensive to enter.

Each of these numbers is divided into series depending on the type of draw:

• Saturday draw: 10 series.
• Thursday draw: 6 series.

Each series is further divided into 10 tickets, which is what all lottery shops, including ours, sell. Therefore, if you want to buy National Lottery tickets and play a full number in the Saturday draw, you’ll need to purchase 100 tickets. This is because there are 10 series, with 10 tickets in each. This way, you’ll be playing one full number out of the 100,000 included in the draw.

For more information on how to play the National Lottery, you should know that the Thursday draws take place at 9:00 PM, while the Saturday draws occur at 1:00 PM and are broadcast on RTVE. During the broadcast, you’ll see an impartial hand randomly draw five balls from the drum.

If you’ve missed the draw or want to check the results, you can do so on our website.

How much does it cost to buy National Lottery tickets?

Keep in mind that the price of a ticket to play the National Lottery will depend on the draw you participate in. These are the prices:

• Thursday draws: 3 euros.
• Ordinary Saturday draws: 6 euros.
• Extraordinary Saturday draws: 12, 15, or 20 euros. These draws usually have a specific theme and larger prizes.

What are the special National Lottery draws?

When playing the National Lottery, you’ll notice the existence of special draws. These are some of the most traditional and widely played draws in Spain. Due to the high number of people wanting to play the National Lottery during these draws, the number of tickets issued increases, which means more series are available for sale. By selling more tickets, more prizes are awarded compared to regular draws.

The two most well-known special draws of the National Lottery are:

• The Christmas El Gordo Draw.
• The El Niño Draw.

When do National Lottery prizes expire?

This is a concern for many people when winning a prize or buying tickets for the National Lottery. All draws under Spain’s State Lotteries and Betting have a 3-month expiry period from the date the draw was held.

If you choose to play the National Lottery through Rincón de Fortuna, rest assured that your prize will not expire, as long as you play via our app or website. This is because the system automatically transfers any winnings to your account, provided they don't exceed 2,000 euros. If you win a larger prize, we will notify you so you can claim it at one of the banks associated with State Lotteries and Betting.

What are the odds of winning the National Lottery?

When buying tickets for the National Lottery, you may wonder about your chances of winning. In this regard, the odds of winning the grand prize in the National Lottery are 1 in 100,000.

Until what time can you buy National Lottery tickets?

To participate in the National Lottery draw, it’s important to know the purchase deadlines for tickets. For the Thursday draws, tickets must be purchased by 8:30 pm. For the Saturday draws, tickets must be bought by 12:30 pm. Online sales usually close slightly earlier to ensure all orders can be processed in time.

How to Claim Your National Lottery Prize

One of the possibilities when playing the National Lottery is that you could become a winner. In this case, you might be wondering how to claim your prize. Generally, you can collect your winnings the day after the draw takes place. Keep in mind that not all prizes can be claimed in the same place, as there are three options available. These are:

Small Prizes

This category includes prizes that are less than €2,000. You can visit our lottery office to claim your prize by presenting your lottery ticket.

Medium Prizes

This includes all prizes that fall between €2,000 and €40,000, including those exact amounts. To claim these prizes, you’ll need to visit a bank that has an agreement with the State Lottery and Betting Agency. At the bank, you must present your ticket and your National Identity Document, and the prize will be yours.

Large Prizes

Now we move on to the highest prizes you can win when playing the National Lottery, which are those exceeding €40,000. The first thing you should know is that 20% of any amount that exceeds €40,000 will be deducted for tax purposes and go to the Treasury. Just like with medium prizes, you’ll also need to visit a bank to claim your winnings.

Another important detail is that if you manage to match the last digit of your ticket, known as the “reintegro,” you’ll get back the value of the ticket you played.

Discover the Biggest Prizes in the National Lottery

Among the highest prizes in the National Lottery, we can see that the amounts are predetermined depending on the type of draw being held. This means there are ordinary draws and extraordinary draws, with fixed amounts set before the draw takes place.

For ordinary draws, the prizes are as follows:

• First Prize: 1 prize of €600,000 per series.
• Second Prize: 1 prize of €120,000 per series.
• Third Prize: 1 prize of €60,000 per series.

For extraordinary draws, the prize amounts depend on the specific draw. Some draws offer a chance to win €15 million with a single ticket, while others may offer €150,000 for all tickets sold for a particular number.

For special draws, such as the Christmas Lottery or the El Niño Draw, there is a different prize distribution. For the El Niño Draw, the prizes are:

• First Prize: 1 prize of €2,000,000 per series.
• Second Prize: 1 prize of €750,000 per series.
• Third Prize: 1 prize of €250,000 per series.

Additionally, numerous smaller prizes and approximations to the first prize are awarded.

On the other hand, for the Christmas Lottery, the prize distribution is as follows:

• First Prize: 1 prize of €4,000,000 per series.
• Second Prize: 1 prize of €1,250,000 per series.
• Third Prize: 1 prize of €500,000 per series.
• Fourth Prizes: 8 prizes of €200,000 per series.
• Fifth Prizes: 179 prizes of €60,000 per series.

Discover the Best Tips for Playing the National Lottery

At Rincón de Fortuna, we know there's no guaranteed method to win a big prize in the National Lottery. However, we want to share some tips that could increase your chances of winning. Here are some of the most noteworthy:

• Buy tickets with family and friends: By teaming up with others to buy National Lottery tickets, you can increase your chances of winning. Everyone shares the cost and boosts the possible combinations. Similarly, you can join lottery syndicates, where a large number of tickets are purchased, further improving the odds for all participants.
• Stick to the same numbers: Many people believe that playing the same numbers consistently offers better chances than switching them up. While this isn’t an exact science and guarantees nothing, it’s worth considering. In fact, the same number could theoretically win two or three times in a row. Avoiding previously winning combinations is often suggested, but truthfully, they have the same odds as any other number.
• Set a weekly budget: It’s common for people to lose track of how much they’re spending on the National Lottery. To avoid this, we recommend setting a weekly budget and sticking to it. This way, you can manage your bets and reinvest any winnings weekly, while also saving part of the prize for yourself if you wish.

With these tips, you’ll not only increase your chances of winning but also learn to play responsibly. The key is to avoid getting carried away by emotions when betting.

What Are the Advantages of Playing the National Lottery on Rincón de Fortuna?

When you choose to purchase your National Lottery tickets through Rincón de Fortuna, you’ll enjoy the following benefits:

• You can buy National Lottery tickets every day of the year through our website or app.
• Ticket prices are the same as in physical retail points.
• After purchasing, you’ll receive your tickets digitally, so you can always keep them with you. If you prefer, you can request a physical ticket to be sent to you.
• Buying with Rincón de Fortuna is completely secure, as we are an official point of sale for Loterías y Apuestas del Estado.
• If you win a prize, you’ll receive a notification or message informing you.
• For prizes under €2,000, you can claim them instantly, ensuring your prize never expires.

At Rincón de Fortuna, we want luck to always be on your side. We’ll help you find the perfect number to play, and who knows—you might just change your life entirely.

If you have any questions or need more information about a National Lottery draw, contact us and we’ll be happy to help!