The National Lottery draw in Madrid delivered a €60,000 top prize per ticket. Additional categories included significant secondary and minor winnings. The event marked the centenary of Spain's Hydrographic Confederations.
The National Lottery draw held in Madrid on August 22, 2026, distributed substantial prizes, with the top award reaching €60,000 per ticket. The event, organized by Loterías y Apuestas del Estado, took place at the official draw hall at 13:00 and attracted attention for both its main prizes and a commemorative ticket design.
The first prize was awarded to ticket number 13247, granting €60,000 per décimo and €600,000 per series. The second prize, linked to number 41270, provided €12,000 per décimo and €120,000 per series. Alongside these, the draw included multiple additional categories: four-digit extractions (4816, 2884, 2992, 7537) with €150 per décimo, three-digit extractions (011, 855, 631, 803, 658, 074, 702, 601, 073, 927) with €30 per décimo, and two-digit extractions (44, 31, 12, 84, 56, 56, 12, 78, 60) with €12 per décimo.
Special prizes were also distributed for numbers adjacent to the main winners. Approximations to the first prize (13246, 13248) received €1,000 per décimo, while those near the second prize (41269, 41271) were awarded €554 per décimo. Centenas and specific terminations were recognized with €30 per décimo, and reintegro numbers (7, 2, 1) offered a €6 refund per décimo.
This particular draw stood out for its commemorative ticket, which celebrated the 100th anniversary of Spain's Hydrographic Confederations and featured artwork by Joaquín Sorolla. Each ticket for the Saturday draw was priced at €6, maintaining accessibility for regular participants.
Winners have a three-month window to claim their prizes. For amounts of €2,000 or more, collection is possible through BBVA and CaixaBank branches, requiring both the winning ticket and valid identification. The National Lottery holds approximately 50 Saturday draws annually, each offering a maximum prize of €60,000 per décimo. Unlike the Christmas Lottery, which issues 195 series per number, the regular Saturday draw is limited to ten series per number, affecting the odds and distribution of winnings.
Loterías y Apuestas del Estado oversees the organization and ensures compliance with all established rules for the event. The National Lottery remains a significant fixture in Spanish society, providing both entertainment and the chance for substantial financial rewards. The draw's structure, with its range of prize categories and strict deadlines for claims, reflects a long-standing tradition in Spain's gaming sector. The inclusion of commemorative themes and renowned Spanish artists on tickets further connects the lottery to national culture and history.
