Spain’s National Lottery distributed €42 million in prizes in its draw on Saturday, July 18, 2026. The largest awards went to ticket holders in Terrassa (Barcelona) and Aranda de Duero (Burgos). Number 28920, sold exclusively in Terrassa, won the first prize of €60,000 per décimo. Number 36809, distributed entirely in Aranda de Duero, won the second prize of €12,000 per décimo.
The draw took place, as usual, at the Salón de Sorteos de Loterías y Apuestas del Estado using the multiple-drum system. Spain’s National Lottery, operated by Sociedad Estatal Loterías y Apuestas del Estado (SELAE), holds regular draws on Thursdays and Saturdays, alongside special draws such as Christmas and El Niño. The game dates back to March 4, 1812. Prize schedules are listed both per series and per décimo, the individual tenth of a series commonly purchased by players.
Alongside the basic prizes, the draw featured additional extractions and special awards. Tickets ending in specified two-, three- or four-digit combinations received payouts of €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 contributed to the prize distribution. Numbers immediately before and after the first prize (28919 and 28921) each received €1,000 per décimo. Those adjacent to the second prize (36808 and 36810) received €554 per décimo. Reintegros, which refund the ticket price, went to tickets ending in 0, 1 or 7, with each worth €6 per décimo.
Further awards covered hundreds and specific endings. Ninety-nine prizes of €30 per décimo went to the remaining numbers in the hundreds ranges of the first (28900 to 28999) and second (36800 to 36899) prizes. Tickets matching the first prize’s last three digits (920) received €30, while those matching its last two digits (20) received €12. Information from official figures, the draw produced 4,134,100 winning tickets.
This National Lottery draw also commemorated the 5th centenary of the Loaysa Expedition (1525-2025), led by García Jofre de Loaísa. The expedition aimed to establish a spice trade route and colonize the Moluccas. The commemorative décimo highlighted the historical key stage.
The tax rules for winners remain unchanged: the first €40,000 of any prize is tax-exempt, while amounts above that threshold are taxed at 20%. Prizes under €2,000 can be collected at any lottery administration; larger sums must be collected through partner banks. Online purchases are credited directly to the buyer's account.
Only the official list from Loterías y Apuestas del Estado is valid for prize claims. AS.com says it is not responsible for 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 pairs major prizes with many smaller awards, aiming to maximize the number of winners and maintain public interest. Reintegros and approximations give returns to tickets that do not match the basic numbers. Proceeds from the lottery contribute to various public initiatives, making it a impressive part of the country's social and economic field.
