La Primitiva is one of Spain’s oldest lotteries, with draws every Monday, Thursday and Saturday. Choose six numbers from 1 to 49 for €1 per bet and check the current jackpot below.
La Primitiva is Spain’s oldest state lotto: you pick 6 numbers from 1 to 49 for €1 per bet, and draws take place every Monday, Thursday and Saturday. Operated by SELAE and with roots tracing back to 1763, it remains one of Europe’s most established lotteries. When nobody wins the top category, the jackpot rolls over to the next draw.
Below you’ll find the official rules, every prize category with its odds, what the complementario, reintegro and Joker do, and how much tax Spain takes from a big win. For the latest winning numbers, visit our Spanish lottery results page.
La Primitiva Jackpot Today
C = Complementario · R = Reintegro · These are historical results, not the latest draw.
Current jackpot information is displayed through the La Primitiva shortcode. Historical results above refer to 29 October 2026. For the latest official figures, visit SELAE.
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La Primitiva at a Glance
| Operator | SELAE (Loterías y Apuestas del Estado), the official Spanish state lottery |
| Draw days | Monday, Thursday and Saturday, around 21:40 Spanish peninsular time |
| How to play | Pick 6 numbers from 1–49 |
| Extra numbers | Complementario (drawn from the 43 remaining balls) and reintegro (a digit 0–9 assigned to your ticket) |
| Price | €1 per bet · Optional Joker €1 per draw |
| Prize fund | 55% of sales allocated to prizes |
| Odds of 6 correct numbers | 1 in 13,983,816 |
| Odds of Especial (top category) | 1 in 139,838,160 (6 numbers + reintegro) |
| Reintegro odds | 1 in 10 for a stake refund |
How to Play La Primitiva
- Pick 6 numbers from 1 to 49 for each bet, or ask for a random selection (automática).
- Note your reintegro. The terminal assigns a digit from 0 to 9 to your ticket. If it matches the reintegro drawn, you get your stake for that draw back.
- Choose your draws. Play the next Monday, Thursday or Saturday draw only, or enter the same numbers in the remaining draws of that week.
- Add the Joker if you want. For €1 per draw you receive a separate seven-digit number with its own prizes, topping out at €1 million.
What Happens During the Draw?
Six balls are drawn from a drum of 49. A seventh ball, the complementario, is then drawn from the 43 remaining balls.
Finally, the reintegro is drawn from a separate drum with digits from 0 to 9. The complementario only matters if you match exactly five of the six main numbers.
Multiple Bets: More Combinations, Same Odds per Line
With a multiple bet (apuesta múltiple) you mark 5 or 7 to 11 numbers on one board. The ticket covers a specified number of six-number combinations and you pay €1 for each one.
| Numbers marked | Combinations covered | Cost per draw |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (reduced bet) | 44 | €44 |
| 7 | 7 | €7 |
| 8 | 28 | €28 |
| 9 | 84 | €84 |
| 10 | 210 | €210 |
| 11 | 462 | €462 |
A multiple bet does not improve the odds of any single combination. It simply enters more combinations at once. Eight numbers for €28 covers the same combinations as 28 separate €1 bets.
La Primitiva Prize Categories and Odds
La Primitiva has six prize categories plus the reintegro refund. The top prize, Especial, requires all six main numbers and the reintegro.
| Category | You need | Odds | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| Especial | 6 numbers + reintegro | 1 in 139,838,160 | Variable jackpot |
| 1st | 6 numbers | 1 in 13,983,816 | Variable |
| 2nd | 5 numbers + complementario | 1 in 2,330,636 | Variable |
| 3rd | 5 numbers | 1 in 55,491 | Variable |
| 4th | 4 numbers | 1 in 1,032 | Variable |
| 5th | 3 numbers | 1 in 57 | €8 fixed |
| Reintegro | Matching reintegro | 1 in 10 | Stake refunded |
Odds are per standard €1 bet. Variable prizes depend on ticket sales and the number of winners. Official prize amounts are published by SELAE.
Read the jackpot carefully: the advertised jackpot usually refers to the Especial category, which is ten times harder to win than matching six numbers alone.
A Realistic View of Your €1
Because 55% of sales is allocated to the prize fund, the overall allocation is equivalent to 55 cents per euro staked across players. This does not mean an individual player receives 55 cents back.
More common winning outcomes include the reintegro refund (1 in 10) and the €8 prize for matching three main numbers (approximately 1 in 57).
La Primitiva vs. BonoLoto vs. El Gordo de la Primitiva
SELAE runs these three games with different prices, schedules and number formats.
| Feature | La Primitiva | BonoLoto | El Gordo de la Primitiva |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draws | Mon · Thu · Sat | Every day | Sunday |
| Price per bet | €1 | €0.50 | €1.50 |
| Format | 6 from 49 + C + R | 6 from 49 + C + R | 5 from 54 + key number |
| Main combination odds | 1 in 13,983,816 | 1 in 13,983,816 | 1 in 31,625,100 |
| Top prize category | 6 + reintegro | 6 correct numbers | 5 + key number |
| Jackpot | Variable | Variable | Variable |
La Primitiva and BonoLoto have the same chance of matching all six main numbers. BonoLoto costs half as much per bet, while La Primitiva includes an additional Especial category.
Read more about BonoLoto and El Gordo de la Primitiva . You can also compare EuroMillions with El Millón and Eurojackpot through ONCE .
The annual El Gordo Christmas Lottery uses pre-numbered tickets rather than player-selected combinations.
Tax on La Primitiva Prizes
Spain applies a special tax to qualifying state lottery prizes. The first €40,000 is generally exempt, while 20% is withheld on the amount above that threshold.
| Prize | Spanish tax withheld | You receive |
|---|---|---|
| €40,000 | €0 | €40,000 |
| €1,000,000 | €192,000 | €808,000 |
| €5,000,000 | €992,000 | €4,008,000 |
Examples assume one qualifying prize paid to one winner. Non-residents may have additional tax obligations.
Read more about Spanish lottery tax .
How to Check Your La Primitiva Ticket
After each draw, check your six selected numbers, the complementario if you have matched five numbers, and the reintegro digit.
SELAE publishes the official results , including the number of winners and the prize amounts for each category.
Small prizes can be collected at authorised lottery retailers. Larger prizes are generally paid through designated banks. Prize claims must normally be made within three months.
Our Spanish lottery results page explains when the different results are published.
Playing La Primitiva from Outside Spain
There are two common ways online services offer La Primitiva to people outside Spain. These are different products.
- Lottery messenger service: the provider buys an official ticket in Spain on your behalf. Check ticket ownership, fees and payout procedures.
- Lottery betting: you place a wager on the outcome of a draw. No official ticket is necessarily purchased, and the betting operator pays winnings under its terms.
Before signing up, check the provider’s licence, whether your country is accepted, service fees and payout conditions.
Read our online play overview and affiliate disclosure .
La Primitiva FAQ
What days is La Primitiva drawn?
Monday, Thursday and Saturday at around 21:40 Spanish peninsular time.
How much does a La Primitiva ticket cost?
One standard six-number bet costs €1 per draw. Joker costs another €1. Third-party services may charge additional fees.
What is the complementario?
An extra number drawn from the 43 remaining balls. It matters for the second prize category when you have five matching main numbers.
What is the reintegro?
A digit from 0 to 9 assigned to your ticket. Matching it refunds your stake. With all six main numbers, it wins the Especial category.
What is the Joker?
An optional €1 game with a seven-digit number and a top prize of €1 million. See the official Joker rules .
How much do you win with three numbers?
A fixed €8 prize per standard winning bet, with odds of approximately 1 in 57.
What are the jackpot odds?
Six correct numbers: 1 in 13,983,816. Especial, including the matching reintegro: 1 in 139,838,160.
How long can I claim a prize?
Generally, within three months of the day after the draw.
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Page updated: 9 November 2026. The jackpot above uses a dynamic shortcode. The displayed winning numbers are historical and refer to 29 October 2026. This page provides independent information and does not organise lottery draws.