The Gordo de la Primitiva draw held on Sunday, August 2, 2026, produced a new millionaire in Spain. The winning combination, 16, 23, 29, 35 and basic number 5, secured a jackpot of €11,035,000, information from Loterías y Apuestas del Estado. The draw takes place every Sunday evening in Madrid and remains one of Spain’s regular national lottery events.
A Gordo de la Primitiva bet requires five numbers selected from 1 to 54, plus a separate basic number from 0 to 9. Matching only the basic number qualifies for a refund of the ticket price. To win the top prize, players must match all five basic numbers and the basic number. Each bet costs €1.50.
Loterías y Apuestas del Estado, Spain’s state lottery operator, administers the draw and publishes its official results. The weekly event takes place at the Salón de Sorteos in Madrid, with results typically announced after 21:30 peninsular time. Antena 3 has noted that discrepancies or omissions in media reports do not change the official outcome.
Gordo de la Primitiva stands out among Spain’s lottery games for its jackpots and two-part number format: players must select the five basic numbers and a basic number to win the top prize. Recent coverage of other Spanish sporting achievements, such as the Madrid tennis player’s breakthrough in Washington, also reflects the range of national stories attracting public attention.
Loterías y Apuestas del Estado also organizes established games such as El Gordo de Navidad and La Primitiva. Introduced in the 1990s, Gordo de la Primitiva has become a familiar fixture in Spain’s lottery calendar. Its weekly format and €1.50 entry price have helped sustain its appeal among players across the country.
