The origin of La Primitiva dates back to 1763, when it began to be held under the name “number lottery.” Although it was canceled for a time, it returned with the current name definitively in 1985.
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It offers a variety of prizes depending on the number of matched numbers. The different prizes are divided into categories and it is necessary to match three numbers up to the special category, which includes six numbers plus the refund number. Additionally, there is the option to play Joker, which offers additional prizes with a seven-digit code.
The prize amounts are indicative, as they depend both on the total collection and the number of winners in each category.
La Primitiva jackpot today
This Thursday La Primitiva has a jackpot of 21 million euros:
The Primitiva game
To play La Primitiva you can do so through simple or multiple bets. In simple bets, six numbers between 1 and 49 are chosen on a ticket, either at a physical point of sale or through the State Lotteries and Betting website.
Multiple bets allow selecting more than six numbers, without a specific limit, and can also be made both in person and online.
All categories
- Special Category: Match the six winning numbers plus the refund number. The prize can exceed 10 million euros, depending on the accumulated jackpot
- First Category: Match the six winning numbers. The prize is usually around 1 million euros
- Second Category: Match five winning numbers plus the complementary number. The prize is approximately 40,000 euros
- Third Category: Match five winning numbers. The prize is around 1,500 euros
- Fourth Category: Match four winning numbers. The prize is approximately 50 euros
- Fifth Category: Match three winning numbers. The prize is a fixed amount of 8 euros
- Refund: Match the refund number. The prize is the amount of the bet, generally 1 euro
Where to watch the draw and check the prizes
La Primitiva is held three times a week: Monday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 21:40 hours. After the broadcast, the results can be checked on the official Lotteries page and on the EL PAÍS website to see if your combination has won.
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