A Friday evening brought incredible luck to a resident of Mondragón in the province of Gipuzkoa. The main Euromillones lottery prize was registered here, totaling an impressive €54,026,007. Such a win not only transforms the life of the winner but also becomes a major event for the entire region. Spain is once again in the spotlight of European lottery news, as prizes of this magnitude are rare in the country.
But the streak of luck didn’t end there. That same day, the second-largest prize—€74,045.23—was recorded in León. In Málaga, another lucky winner claimed one million euros in the special El Millón drawing, which is held exclusively for Spanish participants. As a result, three cities across the country had reason to celebrate.
Drawing results
The winning numbers in Friday’s draw were: 12, 22, 32, 36, and 48. The Lucky Stars were 3 and 4. For El Millón, the winning code was WPX39992. These combinations brought fortune to several Spaniards, and the total prize pool proved impressive yet again.
After such a generous drawing, the Euromillones jackpot has been reset and now stands at 17 million euros. The next draw will take place this Tuesday, December 30, offering another shot at a big win for all players. Lottery fever shows no sign of waning, especially after the excitement of recent Christmas draws.
The history of Euromillones
Euromillones is more than just a lottery—it’s a large-scale project uniting nine European countries. The first draw took place in Paris on February 13, 2004, when the national lotteries of France, Spain, and the United Kingdom joined the initiative. Over time, Portugal, Ireland, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, and Luxembourg joined as well. The main idea was to create a single, substantial prize fund accessible to residents across different countries.
Today, Euromillones is held twice a week—on Tuesdays and Fridays. Each ticket offers a chance not only to win the main prize but also additional rewards, including the Spain-exclusive El Millón. This makes the game especially appealing to local players.
Rules and odds
To participate, players select five numbers from 1 to 50 and two Stars from 1 to 12. To win the jackpot, the entire combination must be matched. In addition to the jackpot, there are 12 other prize categories, increasing the chances of winning. The minimum guaranteed prize fund is €17 million, while the maximum can reach €250 million.
El Millón is a unique opportunity for players in Spain. Each ticket is automatically entered into this additional draw, where the winner is determined by a random code. It’s a separate chance to become a millionaire, independent of the main Euromillones numbers.
Spanish winners
In recent weeks, Spain has consistently been among the countries where large lottery wins are recorded. After the massive Christmas draw, luck has once again smiled on Spanish players. Mondragón, León, and Málaga are now the latest hotspots for winners, and interest in the lottery continues to grow.
If you weren’t aware, Euromillones is a joint project of the national lotteries of nine European countries, including Spain. The lottery is known for its record-breaking jackpots and broad winner base. Each ticket gives you a chance not only at the main prize, but also at additional draws such as El Millón, held exclusively for Spanish participants. Thanks to this format, residents of Spain regularly win significant sums, making the lottery extremely popular across the country.
Recall that previously in Biescas, a major win was also recorded—a local resident became a millionaire thanks to Euromillones. In our article “Biescas resident wins one million euros in Euromillones lottery” we covered how that draw unfolded and who else received significant prizes. Stay tuned for updates so you don’t miss new stories about the lucky winners.
