Tuesday evening proved to be life-changing for one resident of the small town of Biescas in the province of Huesca. Here, right in the heart of the Tena Valley, a ticket was sold that brought its holder one million euros in the additional El Millón draw. For this town with a challenging history, such news became a real event, as Biescas still remembers the tragedy of 1996, when a devastating natural disaster struck the local campsite.
The Euromillones lottery, held on Tuesdays and Fridays, once again brought joy to Spanish players. In addition to the main prize, luck also smiled on a resident of Madrid, whose ticket won in the third category. He received over 16,000 euros, while an international winner in the second category took home nearly half a million. In total, seven winning tickets in the third category were recorded that evening, underscoring the popularity and scale of the lottery.
Lucky code
In the additional El Millón game, which is only for participants from Spain, the winning ticket had the code WHM36806. It was purchased at betting office No. 40.125 on Calle Mayor in Biescas. For local residents, this was a reason for excitement and conversation—it’s not every day that a town of just 1,500 welcomes a new millionaire.
Biescas is known not only for its picturesque scenery, but also for its tragic past. In August 1996, one of the most devastating natural disasters in modern Spanish history struck here when a powerful torrent of water swept through the Las Nieves campsite, claiming dozens of lives. Today, the town is embracing a new chapter in its history, and a lottery win has become a symbol of luck and hope for its residents.
Draw results
This time, the winning Euromillones combination was: 41, 14, 16, 44, 40. The additional stars were 02 and 10. The jackpot went to a player from another country, but Spaniards also took home significant prizes. In the third prize category, one winner was from Madrid, and six more tickets were sold in other participating countries.
The second prize category brought an international winner €488,880.94. This once again proves that anyone who dares to try their luck has a real chance of winning. In Spain, special attention is always given to El Millón—a unique chance to become a millionaire regardless of the main combination.
History and rules
Euromillones is not just a lottery, but a major European project that began in 2004. It originally included only Spain, France, and the United Kingdom, but over time, six more countries joined. Now, nine countries participate in the draw, and the minimum guaranteed jackpot is €17 million. If the top prize is not won, it rolls over and can reach as high as €250 million.
To participate, simply choose five numbers from 1 to 50 and two stars from 1 to 12. In addition to the main prize, there are 12 more prize categories, making the game appealing to millions of Europeans. In Spain, every ticket is automatically entered into El Millón, where a separate million-euro prize is drawn among all participants in the country.
A chance for everyone
Draws are held twice a week—on Tuesdays and Fridays at 9:00 p.m. Spanish time. Each ticket receives a unique code to participate in El Millón, randomly generated for every play. This offers Spaniards an extra chance to win a large sum, even if their main combination does not match the winning numbers.
This time, luck smiled on a resident of Biescas, but in the next draw, the million could go to someone else. The lottery continues to bring together people from across the country and Europe, offering hope for a sudden change in life.
If you didn’t know, Euromillones is the largest transnational lottery in Europe, bringing together players from nine countries. In Spain, drawings are organized and run by the state-owned company Loterías y Apuestas del Estado. Thanks to the additional game El Millón, only Spanish participants have a chance to win a million euros, regardless of the main draw results. Every ticket is automatically entered into this draw, making the game especially attractive for locals.
Recall that in the previous Euromillones draw, the winning ticket was sold in the province of Salamanca, and the jackpot went to a player from Ireland. Read more about this case in our article “A resident of Salamanca became a millionaire thanks to the Euromillones draw”. Stay tuned for updates so you don’t miss new stories about big wins.
