The life of a single mother from the Andalusian city of Córdoba changed dramatically after she hit the jackpot in Spain’s famous Christmas Lottery. The fateful ticket was purchased just days before the draw through a simple WhatsApp message—a nearly spontaneous decision that brought her incredible luck. Romina Acosta, owner of lottery office No. 0841, watched the live broadcast of the draw with her heart pounding. When the hosts announced the winning number, she immediately realized that this lucky ticket had been sold at her small business, making someone a fortune.
Moments after the results were announced, an excited Romina rushed to her office to check the list of clients who had purchased tickets for the draw. Among dozens of names, she found the one belonging to the winner and called her right away to deliver the stunning news. The woman on the other end was in disbelief when she learned that the combination 74,807 had made her rich. What makes this story even more remarkable is that originally, she had wanted to buy a completely different number—513—but it was no longer available. Thus, her random, forced choice proved truly decisive, transforming her finances and her life in a matter of moments.
According to Romina Acosta, the winner is a ‘true fighter,’ a woman raising her child on her own who has faced many hardships in life, making this win truly well-deserved. The cost of the ticket was negligible compared to the prize, making this victory all the more remarkable. Romina’s own story is also an example of resilience and self-belief: she took over the lottery administration after losing her job during the pandemic. The previous owner helped her by allowing her to buy the business in installments. Today, this place has become a real magnet for luck throughout the neighborhood.
Just a few weeks earlier, the same administration sold a winning ticket in a pre-draw for a substantial amount. This latest success has only strengthened the establishment’s reputation as a ‘lucky’ spot, which will also receive its rightful share of the main prize for selling the ticket. This incredible streak of luck has surprised both local residents and regular customers, who now line up for their chance. For the winner, this twist of fate is a unique opportunity for a fresh start—and all thanks to a nearly random number selection and the good fortune of administration No. 0841.
RUSSPAIN Fact Sheet. The Spanish Christmas Lottery, known as “El Gordo de Navidad,” is one of the oldest and largest lotteries in the world, with a history spanning more than 200 years. It takes place every year on December 22 and has become an integral part of the nation’s Christmas traditions. The drawing is famous for its unique format: children from the Madrid-based San Ildefonso school sing out the winning numbers and the corresponding prize amounts. The total prize pool amounts to billions of euros, making it the world’s richest lottery by payout volume. For Spaniards, participation is not just a game of chance but a true social ritual that brings together families, friends, and coworkers across the country in the hope of good fortune.
