The July 18 National Lottery draw distributed €42 million in prizes. Terrassa and Aranda de Duero claimed the top awards. Key details on winning numbers, prize structure, and tax rules are now confirmed.
The National Lottery draw held on Saturday, July 18, 2026, delivered a total of €42 million in prizes across Spain, with the largest awards going to ticket holders in Terrassa (Barcelona) and Aranda de Duero (Burgos). The first prize, worth €60,000 per décimo, was awarded to number 28920, sold exclusively in Terrassa. The second prize, €12,000 per décimo, went to number 36809, distributed entirely in Aranda de Duero.
As is standard, the draw took place at the Salón de Sorteos de Loterías y Apuestas del Estado using the multiple-drum system. Alongside the main prizes, the event included a range of extractions and special awards. Tickets ending in specific two, three, or four-digit combinations received additional payouts: €12 per décimo for two-digit endings (00, 05, 06, 22, 45, 61, 77, 82, 86), €30 for three-digit endings (023, 193, 347, 359, 404, 578, 741, 751, 796, 849), and €150 for four-digit endings (0360, 3170, 5421, 5639).
Approximations also played a role in the distribution. Numbers immediately before and after the first prize (28919 and 28921) each received €1,000 per décimo, while those adjacent to the second prize (36808 and 36810) were awarded €554 per décimo. Reintegros, which refund the ticket price, were assigned to tickets ending in 0, 1, or 7, each worth €6 per décimo.
Additional awards targeted hundreds and specific terminations. Ninety-nine prizes of €30 per décimo were given to the remaining numbers in the hundreds range of both the first (28900–28999) and second (36800–36899) prizes. Tickets matching the last three digits of the first prize (920) received €30, while those matching the last two digits (20) were awarded €12. In total, the draw produced 4,134,100 winning tickets, according to official figures.
This edition of the National Lottery also commemorated the 5th centenary of the Loaysa Expedition (1525–2025), led by García Jofre de Loaísa, which aimed to establish a spice trade route and colonize the Moluccas. The commemorative décimo highlighted this historical milestone.
For winners, the tax rules remain unchanged: the first €40,000 of any prize is exempt from taxation, while amounts above that threshold are subject to a 20% tax rate. Prizes under €2,000 can be collected at any lottery administration, while larger sums require collection through partner banks. Online purchases are credited directly to the buyer's account.
As a reminder, only the official list from Loterías y Apuestas del Estado is considered valid for prize claims. AS.com notes it is not responsible for any errors or omissions in the published results.
The National Lottery is one of Spain's oldest and most popular games of chance, with draws held regularly throughout the year. Its structure, combining major prizes with a wide range of smaller awards, is designed to maximize the number of winners and maintain public interest. The system of reintegros and approximations is unique to Spain and helps ensure that even tickets not matching the main numbers can still yield a return. The lottery's proceeds contribute to various public initiatives, making it a significant part of the country's social and economic landscape.
