Saturday's La Primitiva draw on August 8, 2026, produced the basic numbers 12, 21, 25, 26, 43 and 49. The complementary number was 19, and the reintegro was 2. The Joker number, 8880558, carried a €1 million prize, information from Loterías y Apuestas del Estado (SELAE), Spain's state lottery operator.
La Primitiva draws take place three times a week, on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Players choose six numbers from 1 to 49, with prizes awarded across several categories. The special category requires matching all six basic numbers and the reintegro; the first category requires all six basic numbers without the reintegro. The second category rewards a match of five basic numbers and the complementary number. Other categories cover matches of five, four or three basic numbers, while the reintegro can refund the ticket stake. SELAE's published results are the official record of each draw.
La Primitiva dates back to the reign of Carlos III. Promoted by Leopoldo de Gregorio, the marqués de Esquilache, it was established in part to raise state revenue. Its first draw, held on December 10, 1763, was called “Lotería por Números.” After a suspension lasting more than a century during the 19th century, the modern game returned in 1985. The Joker, a separate number-based game linked to La Primitiva, followed in 2012.
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EL MUNDO reports that Loterías y Apuestas del Estado publishes the official list of winning numbers and prize distributions. Players can check their tickets through SELAE's official channels, which list the draw results and prize categories.
La Primitiva remains one of Spain's best-known lotteries. Its tiered prizes reward matches ranging from three basic numbers to the top category, while the Joker offers another chance to win a large prize.
